Ron Paul appeared on CSPAN’s Washington Journal this morning for a very nice 30 minute segment. Much of the first half of the interview centered on much of Paul’s own philosophy in our current economic and political climate.
The first few callers were of the (perhaps typical) “crazy sounding” variety that CSPAN tends to attract.
The final caller, one which I wish was taken first had a woman accusing Ron Paul of believing in an “absurdity” when it comes to free markets.
Paul replied with a simplistic yet profound answer:
“You are for socialism and a I am for freedom.” (paraphrased)
Indeed that one sentence sums up the current political debate in America. So, are you for socialism or are you for freedom? They are mutally exclusive. I choose freedom.
LOL I loved his answer about Reagan. That was good. Too bad a network with more exposure won't touch him with a 10 foot pole.
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LOL I loved his answer about Reagan. That was good. Too bad a network with more exposure won't touch him with a 10 foot pole.
I dunno, they've been having him on quite regularly to get his economic assessments of particular legislation. I mean, when a guy has a 100% history of being correct, you can only ignore him for so long.
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I dunno, they've been having him on quite regularly to get his economic assessments of particular legislation. I mean, when a guy has a 100% history of being correct, you can only ignore him for so long.
You seem to have a pretty optimistic view of the media. Obama is a pretty good example that right or wrong has absolutely nothing to do with programming.
__________________ Ever shall I stand tall in remembrance of the sacrifice of those who came before, in the spirit of freedom not solemn but proud; that this nation has labored and secured the blessings of freedom. Vigilant I stand in action and purpose for posterity such that the spoils of our labors shall be preserved and not squandered on the prospect of equality through oppression. Such is the burden and the reward of a patriot.
That last caller sounded like she was suffering from a bit of revisionist history. Like the New Deal saving us from the great depression or free markets causing the mess that we are in. There's a lot of that going on right now. Scary stuff.
I dunno, they've been having him on quite regularly to get his economic assessments of particular legislation. I mean, when a guy has a 100% history of being correct, you can only ignore him for so long.
You seem to have a pretty optimistic view of the media. Obama is a pretty good example that right or wrong has absolutely nothing to do with programming.
Even with all the bias in media, they sometimes do what is right
Even with all the bias in media, they sometimes do what is right
Mmm Hmm, and even sociopaths have moments of empathetic thought.
__________________ Ever shall I stand tall in remembrance of the sacrifice of those who came before, in the spirit of freedom not solemn but proud; that this nation has labored and secured the blessings of freedom. Vigilant I stand in action and purpose for posterity such that the spoils of our labors shall be preserved and not squandered on the prospect of equality through oppression. Such is the burden and the reward of a patriot.
I vote freedom! I saw that live the other morning. I laughed when the woman from New Jersey (last caller) said that "government is not the problem." I loved RP's reply, "Your for Socialism, I am not."
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All that time and effort to come out on top in the Cold War...... just to be undone by our own country. Sad.
I guess the same can be said for Rome.
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