Comments on: No Amnesty For Wall Street http://www.ronpaul.com/2008-09-27/no-amnesty-for-wall-street/ Ron Paul is America's leading voice for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies. The Ron Paul Revolution continues. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:48:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Chris Thomas http://www.ronpaul.com/2008-09-27/no-amnesty-for-wall-street/comment-page-1/#comment-9144 Chris Thomas Mon, 03 Nov 2008 17:34:42 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=197#comment-9144 Too much ideology, too little practicality. Mr. Baldwin should take some wisdom (and perhaps some quotes...) from Alexander Hamilton and Milton Friedman! I support many of Ron Paul's beliefs and am considering writing him in on the ballot. However, Mr. Paul goes too far in his criticism of the Federal Reserve and the international banking system. Yes, the Fed needs to shrink considerably and we must implement a mechanism to insure accountability and restraint. But to call for its complete abolition and the destruction of this country's banking system is pure lunacy. Like it or not, "Main Street" (to use the obnoxious, hackneyed expression) benefits greatly from Wall Street and, for the most part, bankers are not greedy scum as the media would have you believe. I will not consider voting for Baldwin in this election, as he does not adequately represent my beliefs. It personally upsets me that Mr. Paul felt the need to endorse Mr. Baldwin, or any candidate for that matter, as I believe this goes against his primary principle. Vote for the candidate that most closely represents what you believe in. By throwing his weight behind Baldwin, Mr. Paul has influenced many of his staunch supporters to back the candidate without examining his policies, background, etc. While I hope most of Paul's supporters take a good look at Mr. Baldwin and all other third party candidates, it is my suspicion that many will vote Baldwin in '08 simply because Mr. Paul endorsed him. This is NOT voting on principle! Too much ideology, too little practicality. Mr. Baldwin should take some wisdom (and perhaps some quotes…) from Alexander Hamilton and Milton Friedman!

I support many of Ron Paul’s beliefs and am considering writing him in on the ballot. However, Mr. Paul goes too far in his criticism of the Federal Reserve and the international banking system. Yes, the Fed needs to shrink considerably and we must implement a mechanism to insure accountability and restraint. But to call for its complete abolition and the destruction of this country’s banking system is pure lunacy. Like it or not, “Main Street” (to use the obnoxious, hackneyed expression) benefits greatly from Wall Street and, for the most part, bankers are not greedy scum as the media would have you believe.

I will not consider voting for Baldwin in this election, as he does not adequately represent my beliefs. It personally upsets me that Mr. Paul felt the need to endorse Mr. Baldwin, or any candidate for that matter, as I believe this goes against his primary principle. Vote for the candidate that most closely represents what you believe in. By throwing his weight behind Baldwin, Mr. Paul has influenced many of his staunch supporters to back the candidate without examining his policies, background, etc. While I hope most of Paul’s supporters take a good look at Mr. Baldwin and all other third party candidates, it is my suspicion that many will vote Baldwin in ‘08 simply because Mr. Paul endorsed him. This is NOT voting on principle!

]]> By: Chuck Hill http://www.ronpaul.com/2008-09-27/no-amnesty-for-wall-street/comment-page-1/#comment-6825 Chuck Hill Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:37:02 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=197#comment-6825 The fact that none of these "men" in charge are going to reap what they have sown is a slap in the face to the American public. If you can't pay your mortgage, guess what... Here's your box and a sign to go beg on the street with. The people who sit there and collect the very money that hard working Americans have paid to the government are the same people that will close doors to your business, shut you out of your house and ruin your credit rating without losing one wink of sleep. Americans, don't take this lying down! Vote in November and tell both of the Ass and the Elephant to go home. Our money is worthless. We give so much to other countries and recieve but a fraction of it back. It's time to take control of OUR country and our homes again. You want to talk about preserving America? Capitolism has it's advantages and disadvantages. Failing businesses is one of the risks you take. If you want to bailout someone, bail out the millions of Americans who are behind on mortgages and have bad credit decisions. I bet that wasn't part of anyone's plan. By RETURNING that money to the taxpayer and helping them, the money goes where it needs to. Banks get their money, creditors get their payment, and the economy gets a boost, morally and financially. It does not go to pad an account for a senior executive or a corporation that took advantage of people and conned them or "sold" them things they couldn't afford. Yes, there should be personal accountability, but who doesn't want the american dream of home ownership? Don't reward those who supported this bailout. BE HEARD in November. Your senator not up for re-election in November? Remember this time of crisis when they are. Write it on a piece of paper and staple it to your voter card. DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! I Will. Mr. Baldwin, I am listening and you have my attention. Keep pressing on. There is another way to make history in this election. Third parties can win. The fact that none of these “men” in charge are going to reap what they have sown is a slap in the face to the American public. If you can’t pay your mortgage, guess what… Here’s your box and a sign to go beg on the street with. The people who sit there and collect the very money that hard working Americans have paid to the government are the same people that will close doors to your business, shut you out of your house and ruin your credit rating without losing one wink of sleep. Americans, don’t take this lying down! Vote in November and tell both of the Ass and the Elephant to go home. Our money is worthless. We give so much to other countries and recieve but a fraction of it back. It’s time to take control of OUR country and our homes again. You want to talk about preserving America? Capitolism has it’s advantages and disadvantages. Failing businesses is one of the risks you take. If you want to bailout someone, bail out the millions of Americans who are behind on mortgages and have bad credit decisions. I bet that wasn’t part of anyone’s plan. By RETURNING that money to the taxpayer and helping them, the money goes where it needs to. Banks get their money, creditors get their payment, and the economy gets a boost, morally and financially. It does not go to pad an account for a senior executive or a corporation that took advantage of people and conned them or “sold” them things they couldn’t afford. Yes, there should be personal accountability, but who doesn’t want the american dream of home ownership?

Don’t reward those who supported this bailout. BE HEARD in November. Your senator not up for re-election in November? Remember this time of crisis when they are. Write it on a piece of paper and staple it to your voter card. DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! I Will. Mr. Baldwin, I am listening and you have my attention. Keep pressing on. There is another way to make history in this election. Third parties can win.

]]> By: Lee http://www.ronpaul.com/2008-09-27/no-amnesty-for-wall-street/comment-page-1/#comment-6488 Lee Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:04:57 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=197#comment-6488 Why would that be so terrible?? This country owes 50 trillion. Debt of every american!!!! THis is not the richest country in the world but the poorest. Federal Reserve should be dismantled along with the IRS. Why would that be so terrible?? This country owes 50 trillion. Debt of every american!!!! THis is not the richest country in the world but the poorest. Federal Reserve should be dismantled along with the IRS.

]]> By: Brent http://www.ronpaul.com/2008-09-27/no-amnesty-for-wall-street/comment-page-1/#comment-6198 Brent Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:30:58 +0000 http://www.ronpaul.com/?p=197#comment-6198 It would be terrible if people took to the streets and painted "No Bailout" on the presidential campaign signs that pollute our neighborhoods. I heard someone mention this and I would strongly advise against it. It would be terrible if people took to the streets and painted “No Bailout” on the presidential campaign signs that pollute our neighborhoods.

I heard someone mention this and I would strongly advise against it.

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