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This is an interesting article that is in response to some of the recent press on Ron Paul's alleged racism due to his views on the Civil Rights Act. The writer doesn't exactly seem to be a Ron Paul fan, but seems to understand his view point on what he is saying.
It is interesting that many would focus so much on Ron Paul disagreeing with the Civil Rights Act whilst conveniently ignoring that he adamantly disagreed with the Jim Crow laws as well.
He seems duplicitous to me. I like some of his ideas. But his viewpoints on racism are very irritating. He simply does not understand the power imbalance.
It is interesting that many would focus so much on Ron Paul disagreeing with the Civil Rights Act whilst conveniently ignoring that he adamantly disagreed with the Jim Crow laws as well.
These folks were also against the Civil Rights Act but in favor of the Jim Crow laws:
- Robert Byrd
- J. William Fulbright
- Albert Gore Sr.
- Sam Ervin
- Richard Russel
These folks were also against the Civil Rights Act but in favor of the Jim Crow laws:
- Robert Byrd
- J. William Fulbright
- Albert Gore Sr.
- Sam Ervin
- Richard Russel
He seems duplicitous to me. I like some of his ideas. But his viewpoints on racism are very irritating. He simply does not understand the power imbalance.
"At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul." ~Billy Madison
I don't think that Ron Paul is a racist. I think that he gets far too carried away with his philosophy at times, which has won him praise amongst like-minded individuals, but has also alienated individuals on both sides of the isle from wanting to associate with him. Because he views life via the libertarian narrative and is unwilling to accept any critique which falls outside of it, he can come across as inconsistent (i.e. mosque at ground zero vs. civil rights fiasco). However, those are his principles and I applaud him for standing up for them even when they may make others feel uncomfortable. What I think of his principles is for a different discussion...
I don't think that Ron Paul is a racist. I think that he gets far too carried away with his philosophy at times, which has won him praise amongst like-minded individuals, but has also alienated individuals on both sides of the isle from wanting to associate with him. Because he views life via the libertarian narrative and is unwilling to accept any critique which falls outside of it, he can come across as inconsistent (i.e. mosque at ground zero vs. civil rights fiasco). However, those are his principles and I applaud him for standing up for them even when they may make others feel uncomfortable. What I think of his principles is for a different discussion...
How are his stances on the mosque and his stances on the Civil Rights act inconsistent? His stance on both was for property rights. His stance was that there was no reason whatsover that the Mosque couldn't be built as it was on private property. Same goes for his stance on the Jim Crow/Civil Rights act. He doesn't believe government should be able to tell you who you can and can't serve in your own private business/property.
Also it should be noted that his stances on the Civil Rights Act isn't exactly a priority focus for him. Generally speaking he only speaks about his oppositions to it when the likes of Chris Matthews brings it up in order to have a "gotcha" moment on tv.
Well . . . . not exactly. I think it's their political affiliation.
Mentally retarded Democrats??
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I think it's their political affiliation.
