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It is well known, ignorance breeds fear.
What do you fear the most about Ron Paul, since you are trolling....
I tell you what, if Ron Paul is soooo against this kind of thing, then he should opt out of ALL of the perks. Also, opt out of Medicare, Social Security, and all forms of "entitlements."
Otherwise, well, I'll let you figure that one out.
Should we take your word for it, or do you have dirt that every MSM hasn't been able to find?
All of your allegations are ridiculous, as every other politician is guilty of receiving the same work package.
Now if you want to talk about corrupt lobbyists having access to congress. He is the only one that can't, won't be bought.
Care to debate that issue?
Didn't think so.
Oh we can debate about this 8 days a week. I have interned on the hill so I know first hand the perks that Congress receives. From free car service to meal per diems to free dry cleaning on site, they get an over abundance of freebies that we as tax payers foot the bill. I also know that Congressman Paul's healthcare, pension and vacation are funded by my tax dollars. It's hard for me to wrap my mind around his platform when he is personally benefitting from the same evils he speaks so passionately about. He should have started on Capitol Hill with his reforms. Do Congressmen really need a meal per diem? free parking? car service? free dry cleaning? barber? I can add at least 10 other perks that they get directly or indirectly. Did you know that there is a 300 member police force that protects Capitol Hill? Ron Paul benefits from this also. But he wants to call out the SS as a form of welfare. So, if the SS is welfare, what does that make Capitol Hill Police? Paul is a part of the establishment which makes him a part of the problem. These are facts!
How many? How many teachers are there in the US....
Teachers are not provided with free meals or free transportation. And as for whether or not they have a summer vacation, many of them take other jobs in the summer to supplement their income or have to attend workshops and conferences, often mandatory. Hardly a 'vacation'.
I think DC's Finest was saying that he benefits from all of the perks of being a congressman from taxpayer money that he often criticizes. Talk about being a hypocrite.
For all the Ron Paul fanboys out here, if he were to become President, should he not have Secret Service protection? Would he be a hypocrite if he were to have it?
I'm no fan of any politician. They're all in it for themselves. Paul included.
I tell you what, if Ron Paul is soooo against this kind of thing, then he should opt out of ALL of the perks. Also, opt out of Medicare, Social Security, and all forms of "entitlements."
Otherwise, well, I'll let you figure that one out.
My point exactly! How can you talk about reform when you are receiving all types of perks. That's hypocritical. If Paul would have came out out fo the gate denouncing all the perks that are paid by our tax dollars, he would have gotten everyone's attention. But he is status quo.
The real issue with Ron Paul not being taken seriously is that he doesn't have the backing of a political party. He's much more Libertarian than the current state of the republican party.
The man has some great ideas. But simply because they're not a "Republican" or "Democrat" idea both sides immediately hate on (for lack of a better word) his policy recommendations. It just goes to show how partisan our country truly is.
Maybe what Ron Paul should do is continue to run for president as an independent and detract voters from both parties. We truly need to start developing more than 2 perspectives on our issues. There's multiple perspectives out there. Our complex issues aren't simply black or white, or better yet, blue or red. They are complex problems that span more than one discipline. Financial policy can influence social policy. Social policies can influence financial problems. Legal policy can have huge effects on local budgets (enforcement, policing, court costs).
None of the current candidates have my vote right now. Not even Obama who I voted for the last election. I think the people are ready for more than the Democrat or Republican perspective.
I tell you what, if Ron Paul is soooo against this kind of thing, then he should opt out of ALL of the perks. Also, opt out of Medicare, Social Security, and all forms of "entitlements."
Otherwise, well, I'll let you figure that one out.
He doesn't feed his ego with power, he wants to restore the power to the people. He's the only one that has talked about cutting real spending, 1 Trillion in the first year. He would cut his salary to $39,000 per year, if elected. That is the salary of the average American. He will be paying for his own retirement. The banks, corporations and taxpayers are not paying for his candidacy. You don't seem to know much about him.
he has lots of good ideas. i think the federal government serves a purpose but if they dont do that well and there is no avenue of redress this shortcoming its time for mega change.
feds are supposed to defend against invasion. but this is the 3rd round of illegal alien invasion (best estimate currently at 20 million) already done 2 amnesties that were supposed to fix it.
meanwhile we keep on invading other countries.a few states are trying to defend themselves from invasion, but the feds make them out to be the devil. whats up with that.
I have an example to add to my post. I'll discuss the issue of welfare.
An overwhelming majority of citizens want to cut welfare waste and welfare fraud. I haven't heard a single poster on these boards take up for those abusing the system. Rather, I've heard posters argue why some citizens need welfare. For most Americans, the issue isn't supporting those who are down on their luck and trying to better themselves, its supporting people mooching off the system. It not only increases the tax burden on the general population, it decreases the resources available for those who truly need the help.
I believe that through discussion, fact checking, and reason, we can solve nearly all of our current social and financial ills. The problem is that the discussions typically break into petty bickering and are seldom productive. Ironic seeing that we criticize our politicians for the same things.
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