Interviewer: Congressman, first off, did you like what you were hearing from Boehner and the Republican leadership on the fiscal cliff?
Ron Paul: Well, there were a couple of things in there that I could say sounded good, but the problem is, there’s no credibility. When I’m going around the country, people that I talk to generally don’t believe anything they hear, they just don’t trust them. Somebody said, “Oh yea, we want to work together, that’s fine. Oh yes, we won’t raise taxes”, they don’t believe that. It just goes on and on and they’re just looking for the truth. And they say, “Well, all we need is a little compromise”. Well, nobody expects that, because they don’t admit the truth, and the truth is that we’re broke. And how do we compromise? The only way we can compromise is by coming clean on what you’re going to cut. But instead, they’re trying to find out how they’re going to agree on what they’re going to protect. So I don’t think I’ve heard the answer. They talk about this fiscal cliff, but I actually, in my mind, work with the assumption that we’re already over the cliff, we’re just wondering how we’re going to land.
Interviewer: Really? So you’re working on the assumption that we are not going to get this solved?
Ron Paul: No, it’s unsolvable, because you have to cut spending. And the conservative candidate for president said we should increase the spending by 2 trillion dollars for the military, and have more drones.
Interviewer: And that was one of the reasons I know, Congressman, why you did not go ahead and endorse Governor Romney.
Ron Paul: We don’t need another war, we are broke.
Interviewer: Well, Congressman, the matter is that this is a minority opinion, what you’re espousing is a minority opinion right now, because most believe and hope that the two sides will come together with some sort of deal. Is there any circumstance under which you believe the GOP and the Republicans would accept any type of tax increases?
Ron Paul: Yes, I do, but they’re not in Washington, they’re outside of Washington, and I talk about it all the time. And the few people I could work with, like Dennis Kucinich and others, have coalitions, we agree to come together, say, on the militarism. Why do we need to spend more than everybody else put together? So you bring coalitions together that are progressives and libertarians and conservatives, and say, “Yes, we have to cut across the board”. But right now they talk about this compromise on the preservation of certain programs. But you have to get together and bring people together of different viewpoints, and I don’t call that compromise because I don’t think anybody should sacrifice their principles. But there’s no reason in the world why you can’t get progressives and libertarians to agree on some of these cuts on the spending we don’t need.
Interviewer: Well, Congressman, there’s your view on this, and what you’re saying is that you need some more credibility in order to agree to any type of deal here on the fiscal cliff. And people have talked about how there are these Ron Paul Republicans, and some of them have gained ground in the House, for instance, in Kentucky, in Michigan, and even in Texas with Senator-elect Ted Cruz. What would they need to see, including you, in order to come together and agree and approve on some sort of deal?
Ron Paul: Well, as long as they move in the direction of less government.
Interviewer: What does ‘less government’ mean exactly, tell me about that?
Ron Paul: Well, maybe taking their oath of office seriously, looking at Article 1 Section 8, and swearing to uphold the constitution and only do those things that are authorized by the constitution. Well, that’s long gone, we’re so far gone, we’re over the cliff. We can’t get enough people in Congress over the next 5 to 10 years who will do the wise things, so we have to prepare for – if we already haven’t fallen off it – the fiscal cliff. It’s like what’s going on in Greece, everyday you hear of a solution and things pop up. But they’re in debt, they spend too much money, and then the people go out in the street and they demonstrate. Just think, Romney was hit because he was opposed. The one issue he was correct on was when he opposed the bailouts, and the people in the Mid-West voted against him and said, “Oh, we have to be taken care of”. So that vote was sort of like what we were laughing at. And in Greece there are almost 80,000 people out there and they don’t want anything cut, they won’t compromise. Well, it’s the people that are that way, and that’s why our revolution is significant. We’re trying to change people’s minds, and that’s why changing the minds of the young people is so important. Rather than saying that it’s Washington’s …
Interviewer: But, Congressman, I don’t think people want to see us coming off the fiscal cliff, though?
Ron Paul: Well, yes, I think there are plenty of us, and probably most of your audience would like to see us come to our senses. But, if you look at the numbers, and if you look at the way pure democracy works, pure democracy is dangerous: the majority dictates against the minority. So, right now, the majority are receiving the check. And that’s why people were sort of surprised that in these conditions this President would get re-elected. But that is a bad sign, in that there are more on the receiving end, people don’t want anything cut, they want all the bailouts to come, they want the Fed to keep printing the money, and they believe … see, they don’t believe that we’re gone off the cliff or that we’re close to going off the cliff. They think that we can patch it over, that we can somehow come up with some magical solution. But we can’t have a budgetary solution if you don’t change what the role of government should be. As long as you think we have to police the world and run this welfare state, all we’re going to argue about is who’s going to get the loot, who gets the money.
Interviewer: I know you decided not to run [for Congress] again because you were focused on your presidential campaign, but is that why you quit Congress?
Ron Paul: No, I just think people had enough of me. I don’t have much confidence in the political system, and never did. My goal has always been to change people’s minds. As long as people demand more government, they’re going to get it. So government reflects the people, and that’s why I am excited about going to the college campuses and I’ll continue to do that, that’s where I am able to get a lot of support. and they say, “I agree with you, we don’t need more government, we want more freedom, we want to be able to keep our own money, we want sound money. And if we had sound money, we wouldn’t have deficits, because you can’t print money.
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I responded to jakeflemings who wanted evidence of a connection between Obie and any people or groups that have ever supported Communism. There is. But now, thanks to Edward Bernays diabolical media stream resulting in our dumbed, bereft population, we’re caught in between tPTB using the pincers of both Communism and Captialism on us at the same time – Anything… to complete their trap of totalitarian One World Gvmt.
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You’re kidding right? He was a useless fool. All of his private goals, from investing in stocks (he was cleaned out) and trying to get a job working for the rail department he was unable to do so. Despite being totally useless, he decided to develop an economic system in which unelected bureaucrats would micromanage every single aspect of the economy. A task impossible by design, yet given his sheer ignorance and inexperience, he was unable to comprehend how impossible it was.
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You’re kidding right? He was a useless fool. All of his private goals, from investing in stocks (he was cleaned out) and trying to get a job working for the rail department he was unable to do so. Despite being totally useless, he decided to develop an economic system in which unelected bureaucrats would micromanage every single aspect of the economy. A task impossible by design, yet given his sheer ignorance and inexperience, he was unable to comprehend how impossible it was.
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Karl Marx was a genius and we’d be better off implementing all of his ideas.
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Opinions of the minority should be protected if they are constitutional to protect the people from the tyrany of the majority true democracy is very dangerous. I wish that people would understand that we are not a democracy but a constitutional republic with democratically elected officials.
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“Tax all wealth” were have I heard this before, oh yeah that’s
right Karl Marx.
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Haha, purposefully misquoting in order to seem right?
Then following it with an insult to further ingrain your point?
Then trying to act as an authority in education to finalize it?
Well, sure, you’re childish. But you argue brilliantly. Any idiot strolling along who read your post would be on your side right away, despite knowing what the actual argument even is.
You should run for president. You’re like Obama’s long lost twin.
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Read both comments. I meant what I said “I dont watch fox news.” What’s (childish???) about that? First read, then attempt to understand something before you make a fool of yourself again – at least error415 & I were On-Topic. I was at the ’68 Chicago Riots, then Drafted into the Military. I doubt that you will respect how someone involved for many years feels, nor will you even bother to learn anything about what I’m referring to… ‘n if you don’t want to?.. fine, stfu!
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Not voting sends a message, and creates a movement. We “Paultards” continue to grow, and this movement can only get bigger because of who the majority continues to keep voting into office. So, the majority and their stupidity only benefits the “Paultards” in the end. Your mistakes only give us more credibility. Can’t wait for 2016!!! After another 4 year’s of this shit, hopefully people will start waking up.
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You guys need to shut up. I mean, looking at these posts.
>”I dont watch fox news, apparently you do.”
How childish can you be?
You won’t get anywhere arguing like this.
So stap.
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I dont watch fox news, apparently you do. But I (have) News! Those JOBS have (already) been sent to China! For Evidence on my last post Check My Last Post. I was there. I’m Issues-Based. The default view of (Right or Left) isn’t accurate. To satisfy the sheer volume of political traffic in the now overwhelming 2012 stream, we need a scope on progress beneficial to all, but following Nov 2012, we’re still stuck in Dumbed-Downland.
Live Simply So That Others May Simply Live!
And Tax All Wealth!
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That’s just shit you heard on Fox News, that’s not evidence. If you knew what a communist was you might be able to find one but you don’t. I feel sorry for you guys on the right. Your being lead around by billionaires who tell you the government shouldn’t assist YOU but it should assist THEM by cutting taxes on rich and reducing government oversight of their business.
God will take care of you guys when your employer cuts your heath insurance or he’s sending your job to China.
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You know Ron Paul signed the AUMF bill right?
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very cute
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penis breath
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cutie
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shit head
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ur cute
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ok dumb ass. go to college and get even dumber
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thank you, wise one.
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dumb ass
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you’re an idiot lol, im only 19 mate, not looking for shit from the government. marriage equality is a civil right. as I said before Doma is preventing this. please refrain from capitalizing pointless words and being a dumb ass
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WE THE AWAKE PEOPLE ARE NOT TIRED OF LISTENING TO YOU RON! KEEP SPEAKING UP EVERYWHERE!
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It’s not like you’re the only person with problems, stop acting so selfish. What you’re begging for is benefits…listen to yourself, it’s all about me me me and what I want and we want. I DO NOT DOUBT that it’s more difficult for gays to adopt, but that’s not really your argument or grievance here, that’s your excuse. Your goal is to seek stuff from the government.
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The Greeks are in dept because there were spending too much money on their military!
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What we need is for Ron Paul to run for Governor of Texas….and then become the next President of the Republic of Texas!
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What we need is for Ron Paul to run for Governor of Texas….and then become the next President of the Republic of Texas!
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Other question:
How’s he better than bush?
On most points he continued where bush leaved
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yes sadly
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worst than Bush???
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worst president ever obama
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Yeah apparently you forgot the other 1000+ benefits, not even going to waste my time explaining the crap my family had to go through with adoption etc with me and my siblings
Considering your name has money in it, you would be the first to understand it’s importance. google marriage benefits
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So thats all its about? Benifits? What… A small tax deductable for the IRS once a year? Holy Christ i never knew this…..
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So thats all its about? Benifits? What… A small tax deductable for the IRS once a year? Holy Christ i never knew this…..
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I live in massachuseets, my parents are gay. they could marry and it would be recognized in massachusetts, and the other states its legalized in, however it’s only a title, there are no federal benefits that go with it. When Doma is lifted that will change.
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