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Originally posted by AllIsOne
He destroyed himself by not reading his own newsletters ...
If he can't keep track of that small operation, he'd be way over his head running a nation. "I didn't know" does not cut it.
Originally posted by AboveBoard
reply to post by vkey08
I really appreciate your comment and you are dead-on. Ron Paul's response to a boy with autism who asked what he would do for special needs kids was "liberty is our most precious resource." He said that to reframe the child's comment that "children are our most precious resource." For parents of special needs and medically fragile kids, Ron Paul's answer is nothing short of a nightmare. How exactly, are we to pursue the magic of "liberty" and "prosperity" when we are dealing with issues like an incontinent teenager who is non-verbal and self-injurious? When you can't safely have them in the car with another child without a trained adult in between them due to their 'behaviors'? How do you get groceries? How do you PAY for groceries when the school is no longer obligated to take your child by law, and you now have them at home with you full-time until you die? Family caregivers have a much higher risk for serious, stress related illnesses - how do we pay for our own declining health and care for ourselves while managing 100% of our child's needs? What are the the real-life consequences of unrestrained program-gutting? Efficiency in government is a good thing, abandonment of the people for the sake of 'liberty' is not a good thing. And special needs kids can come into any family - especially with autism now at 1 in 88 kids. RP envisions a "transition" period where some of these programs would stay in place, and then what? Not trying to start an argument with folks here, as I respect everyone's right to their own political opinions. Just asking some questions that keep me up at night...
Here is the link to the answer RP gives:
www.youtube.com...
Originally posted by nunya13
reply to post by alienreality
The gentleman I got into an argument with was an Obama supporter disgusted that I would vote for RP. He denied that Obama has ever solely taken away anyone's rights.
Originally posted by TinfoilTP
Lol, what does he need ads for?
He don't need people voting for him, he got thugs to take over delegate rooms. Who will then go on to the national convention to take that over too.
Ron Paul the Tyrant with a brownshirt jackboot army of thugs is the answer if nobody will vote for him. hahaha
Ron Paul supporters are in for the fail of their lives.
Originally posted by fourthmeal
Yeah, coming from a family who has an Autistic member in it:
First let's get gov't and pharma out of bed with each other, so forced vaccinations that cause Autism (I watched it happen) will drop the rate. Second, he's saying that charitable organizations will exist to help Autistic (or other needy.) Third, if government and pharma/medical got out of bed with each other, you'd have a more competitive system which would lower costs, and get the care back in the hands of those that can actually CARE.
It is pretty simple, really. A lot of people mistake liberty and freedom for a lack of compassion.
He just wants the Federal Government to stop running every damn thing. They run everything into the ground via bureaucracy.
Originally posted by hololeap
How is someone who is supposed to be for freedom of the people be against abortion? I know many of you are groaning but this is big issue. I'm supposed to believe that Ron Paul will not hurt the constitution because he promises not to, but Obama promised the same thing and lied. However Ron Paul directly states that he is Pro-Life, which, being based on RELIGIOUS beliefs, is both a blow to the separation of church and state and the liberties of women. I can't ignore this contradiction.
Ron Paul's Expressions of Faith: In his statement of faith, Ron Paul writes, "My faith is a deeply private issue to me, and I don’t speak on it in great detail during my speeches because I want to avoid any appearance of exploiting it for political gain. Let me be very clear here: I have accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Savior, and I endeavor every day to follow Him in all I do and in every position I advocate."
Originally posted by Miyuki
A person who is willing to believe in superstition is unable to perform such a high ranking and powerful position in the worlds most powerful country. The world needs a US president who is realistic, down to earth and rational.
Believing that somebody walked on water, turned water into wine and many other completely ridiculous scenarios leads me to the question : If he believes these things, what else is he willing to believe? Is he going to be a president who gets pushed around by his subordinates when they feed him absurd stories, believing everything they tell him to be the right thing to do and fact?. The president should think of everything presented to him objectively or with skepticism until proven correct and then make a well thought about decision based on the evidence.
If I were to be hiring a staff member for an important role and they told me that they believe in pink unicorns, and that wearing a pink ballet dress to work every day makes the unicorns happy.. I simply wouldn't hire them based on possible psychological issues which could have a direct impact on the standard of work accomplished by this individual.
All it takes is for Ron Paul to believe that some sort of omnipotent being will aid him in a war which he can't realistically win. Then what do we have? Possibly a large loss of life which could have been prevented had he not gone to war based on his belief that his deity will help him.
Again, I do hope he wins but I do hope he leaves his religion at the door if he takes office.
Originally posted by Ben81
How can we NOT agree with this man
Sorry but people not voting for him
dont diserve to be named --> American Patriots
and supporters of Justice and Freedom
Currently the government is ruining the entire country
They signed so many new laws against the constitution since 9/11
that you wonder weither they are retarded or was it all planned
Romney, Santorum, Newt .. they dont know who to put anymore
The corrupted elite that governs the USA doesnt want a competent President
that will be a real leader and will know when to say NO to anyone
a real president with leadership that cares for its country
more then any other countries first
They want a muppet in place not a respected man
if Ron Paul is President i think he will expose them
and cure the growing cancer that is deep inside the USA
Check this Open eyes Ron Paul Ad :
With the Delegates .. they have underestimated RP
their own voting system is returning against them
the hacking machines and missing votes will go FAIL
They didnt see that coming that with all they did against Ron Paul
that he finally have a chance to be elected supreme commander of the USA
now they dont even speak about him anymore on TV
they are running full train ahead against a millions tuns brick wall called Ron Paul
The day Obama know he have no more chance against Ron Paul in the 2012 Election
that will be the day Obama give green light to Israel for Iran
Presidents in a war have the power to overcomes the election for national security reasons
It will be a miracle if nothings happens till the election and Ron Paul is elected
Israel know their plans are a big FAIL if RP is electededit on 5/4/2012 by Ben81 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by fourthmeal
Originally posted by AllIsOne
He destroyed himself by not reading his own newsletters ...
If he can't keep track of that small operation, he'd be way over his head running a nation. "I didn't know" does not cut it.
Oh, here we go.
So, how about anything from THIS century?
Nothing? Ok, stick with the one thing that RP made a mistake on (trusting someone to handle the newsletters while he was busy, you know, being a Representative of Congress or something.)edit on 7-5-2012 by fourthmeal because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by jtma508
Originally posted by TinfoilTP
Ron Paul supporters are in for the fail of their lives.
The joke is on you. If either Obama or Romney get elected we are ALL in for the fail of our lives.
You think it's getting bad now? You ain't seen nuthin' yet.
Originally posted by Miyuki
reply to post by draco49
The issue that I am concerned about is not whether he has a belief or not. Of course, he and everybody on this planet has the right to believe in anything they want to. It is the individuals ability to rationalize which is reflected by such beliefs and that is my main concern with Ron Paul. As you mentioned though: If he can keep it out of the office and switch mind sets between rational and irrational when at work and at home respectively, then I have no real problems with him. His policies seem solid and ideal for what the world needs right now.