Comments on: Ron Paul, Rising Political Star

The New Republic: Libertarian's Debate Remark Draws Some Fire, But Plenty Of Praise

[gkc99]

Paul could never be Repugniscum--he isn't a liar, coward and thief like the members Bushit / Chickenshit administration! Plus he doesn't hate like a Christian should!

[jivedadson]

Ron Paul does not advocate getting rid of SS. He does think young people should have more options on how to save their money.

As far as the gold standard goes, I think that's a great idea. I am semi-retired, and I am watching my life savings being eaten up by the hidden tax of inflation. But Ron Paul is a realist. He cannot just mandate the change. In fact, he strongly endorses the constitutional proviso that congress should make laws and policy, not the president. There are other ways to eliminate inflation.

I am going to vote for him in the Republican primary. If not him, who else?

Many Libertarians view mandated car insurance coverage to be an infringement on their personal liberty and they would remove its mandated status causing all manner of chaos for people involved in accidents; also any number of Libertarians are against Social Security, so it is disingenuous to act as if these are strange ideas to this political extreme. And, yes, the war on drugs isn't anything but a failure, but I do not want cocaine and heroin legalized! Nor prostitution for that matter. And Libertarians do believe that unregulated private enterprise is the salvation of the world. Along those lines, they don't even want regulation of child labor. They ignore history in this perception forgetting the robber barons at the beginning of the century which Teddy Roosevelt managed to get under control through governmental restrictions.
The ideas outlined here may not be shared by all Libertarians but they are a fair descripton in my experience with this group. Libertarianism has been placed in the extreme range of the political spectrum and candidates coming from it should be viewed with these political ideas in mind.

I love how being against the Iraq disaster makes one a "radical pacifist". And I hate how people keep implying that he said that the the 9/11 attacks were justified, when all he said were reasons why they hate us. I was considering voting for Giuliani if he makes it to the November election, but after hearing his insane foreign policy views, I'll be convincing people I know to vote for Clinton/Obama/Edwards instead.

[mutualrealty]

First of all - where did you ever hear Ron Paul say anything about cutting down trees??? Next do you not know the difference between Social Security & Income Tax??? Ron Paul is against the Income Tax not Social Security. The S.S. is not a Tax it is exactly what the name implies. It was originally set up as a Trust Fund separate from the general funds of the Government but greedy Politicians saw away to grab more of the money that belongs to the American People. Now, it is being squandered by the same ones we elect to represent us. When Ron Paul says to do away with the Income Tax that does not include S.S. They are Separate & Totally different Departments. Please get your facts straight before you open your month & show the world your Stupidity. As far as the Federal Reserve Corp. (A Privately Owned Corp.), the IRS (A US Government Collecting Agency for a Private Corp.) & the Gold Standard %u2013 Ron Paul is correct on this issue. It is our ONLY hope to survive as a Sovereign Republic!!! By the way Bush & his Gang keeps telling the World we are a Democracy %u2013 WRONG again!!! Hitler brought Democracy to Germany %u2013 is that what you want??? That is what Bush & his Gang are trying very hard to bring to America. Right now they are succeeding. Without more Ron Paul%u2019s we are Screwed %u2013 WAKE-UP AMERICA!!!

[d_goddard]

The website added a newline in the middle of my last post... the URL ends in "/2007", ie, "freestateproject.org/libertyforum/2007"

[d_goddard]

The conference Badnarik mentioned was the New Hampshire Liberty Forum, of which my wife was the organizer.

For those interested, details about the Forum and video clips of Ron Paul's speech there are available at:
freestateproject.org/libertyforum/2007

[nadeau4201]

First of all, how's that war on drugs going? Second of all Ron Paul never said he'd sell off the forests to reduce the federal debt. Please do some research on what Ron Paul truly stands for and compare his ideals with the current administration. At least Paul has some bold original ideas as opposed to the standard drivel of the traditional parties. *** does car insurance have to do with anything? Let's have some personal responsibility and not let the government enter into our lives anymore than they have to.

Or perhaps Sesanders is a working stiff who wants everyone to have car insurance for his own protection, who pays over $600/month for health care benefits, who is coming up on Medicare and needs it, who distrusts claims that business interests will work in the interest of the people and not exploit them...ad infinitum

[qednick]

I'm guessing sesanders1 posting at 2.25PM isn't too keen on the idea of his welfare check being cut. Either that, or he must work at the Federal Reserve and is worried about his job if the gold standard is ever brought back because, frankly, I can't see why anyone would object to having *real* money once again instead of fiat money. I don't think Ron Paul has ever mentioned anything about selling off forests - perhaps sesanders1 is worried he'll lose his tree house too?

Ron Paul makes sense on Iraq, but many of his ideals are pure Libertarian drivel, like bringing back the gold standard and getting rid of Social Security. And those policies, such as pro-choice and gay marriage which are attractive to Libertarian purists, Ron Paul is against. It is obvious that many who are drawn to this man may not realize what he is really about. Libertarian ideals are way out there, such as legalizing drugs and prostitution, even selling off our national forests to pay off the national debt.

[anniepema]

Thank you CBS for publishing this very good piece on Ron Paul by Michael Crowley. Ron Paul is ignighting hope amoung the American people who care about our country's future and the future of the world. He make complete sense on foreign policy, privacy, and other issues. Read about his views on many issues at paulonpaper.com

[anniepema]

Thank you CBS for this article on Ron Paul. Our nation needs him. He is by far them most important and inspiring candidate running in either party.

[goldenequity]

Who IS Ron Paul? They still need to know!!
NOBODY explains Ron Paul
BETTER than Ron Paul himself!

Here is an interactive audio archive of
Ron Paul speeches and interviews in chronological
order. Worth a look!

http://www.ronpaulaudio.com

[nadeau4201]

indyattic...check out "infowars.com" They have a lot on Ron Paul. "Freedom to fascism" video also features Paul. A lot of people support him but you won't hear that from the main streamed controlled media.
Ron Paul speaks the truth and the people who really run the country are afraid of him. Why else would his own party be attacking him?

[bw4paul]

To Saltmagic and others interested in Dr. Paul's stances on the issues,

You can learn more about Dr. Paul's political philosophies by reading his archived articles here: http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul-arch.html

[ioweign]

Giuliani had heard the reason for 911 was a result of our foreign policy. A Saudi offered 10 to 20 million right after 911 and the Saudi said we should change our foreign policy. Giuliani turned down the money. Giuliani was lying about "not hearing" about that theory.

[the_blare_wench]

I am a homemaker in a Chicago suburb. I hope I get to hear more about Ron Paul. I wish the writer did not say that Dr. Paul justified the attacks. He said we should have expected them.

[omega39-2009]

Ron Paul knows exactly what is wrong with this country and how to fix it. That is why he will never be elected.

[saltmagic]

I was very excited, to see a Ron Paul article on CBS.
Although I wanted to see more of the interview, not other's opinions.
After seeing Paul in South Carolina I felt I had to know more. I believe his stance on money is "right on the money".
His simple view of "step one, read manual" A.K.A the Constitution is such a breath of fresh air. Our government has had a limitless credit card for years and years..and his founding father way of bringing gold back, is the only way to ensure our dept never returns to the catastrophic levels of today.
For the first time in my life I want to stand up and fight for my countries future. I am inspired as are many of my peers.