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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Ron Paul Republicans??? Oh you mean politicians who will actually follow their oath to uphold the Constitution? We are living in a fantasy world, people are in a for a serious wake up call in the not to distant future.
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Majority “believe and hope the 2 sides will come together and make a deal”??? What planet is this reporter from??? Oh yeah the same planet that that same majority she speaks of are from, planet delusion.
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john doe crushed you with reality not wishful thinking and gibberish
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Where so fucked the minimum wage won’t matter when inflation hits. What part of WE ARE COMPLETELY BANKRUPTED don’t you understand. If will stop printing dollars (QE3), the interest on our debt will be impossible to pay (because the rates will increase). If we continue to print money, inflation will continue and the debt will increase until……..you better have a gun
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Talking to Concept is a waste of time. He/she is a fucking idiot…. his mindset helps this country continue in the downward spiral it’s been in for a very long time. With all the people waking up and seeing what really goes on in “our” corporations/government, people like him will become obsolete eventually.
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People need to wake the fuck up about Obama, democrats, AND republicans. Seriously, are Americans really this blind/stupid.
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a bad sign was the fucking Bush reelection! how many more?
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I think grouping minorities together and labeling them as dumb ignorant voters that only care about skin color says alot about a man’s character too. Hate and cowardice comes to mind….oh and your from Paterson NJ? That’s nice, I’m from Camden.
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How is abolishing the minimum wage a good thing? Tell me how, please! I think that you are the one who needs to become educated.
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How is abolishing the minimum wage a good thing? Tell me how, please! I think that you are the one who needs to become educated.
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It is racist. I will give you an example why. If Allen West or any black GOPer ran for the House seat in Harlem NYC or Watts in LA against a white Democrat, they would get blown the hell out by that white Democrat because of the many racists and sexists in that party. I will admit that some blacks voted for Obama because of race, but you must admit that some whites voted for Romney for the same reason. And that is how one does homework?
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It is racist. I will give you an example why. If Allen West or any black GOPer ran for the House seat in Harlem NYC or Watts in LA against a white Democrat, they would get blown the hell out by that white Democrat because of the many racists and sexists in that party. I will admit that some blacks voted for Obama because of race, but you must admit that some whites voted for Romney for the same reason. And that is how one does homework?
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If you want proof do a google VIDEO search for ” voting for president because he’s black”
Its in 100′s if not 1000′s of songs. The most popular from Jeezy and J
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If you want proof do a google VIDEO search for ” voting for president because he’s black”
Its in 100′s if not 1000′s of songs. The most popular from Jeezy and J
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Its a choice to be a social worker or teacher, you should know the pay those careers offer before you go into them. If you know more black people then me, then you are lying that alot of black/white/asain/hispanic people didnt vote for our president just because of his skin color. Im from Paterson NJ btw, making blind guarantee’s tells alot about a mans character.
Much success to ya in the future
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It’s not true, I’ve honestly never met one black voter that ever stated they voted for him just cause he’s black…and I guarantee I know more of them than you. But sadly, people spread that hate and we will never cease to be steriotyped. Secondly, being worth more doesn’t mean jack shit in this economy. There are millions of hardworking intelligent people who have to work for low pay for years before they can even make a comfortable salary. Look at social workers and teachers for example.
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It’s not true, I’ve honestly never met one black voter that ever stated they voted for him just cause he’s black…and I guarantee I know more of them than you. But sadly, people spread that hate and we will never cease to be steriotyped. Secondly, being worth more doesn’t mean jack shit in this economy. There are millions of hardworking intelligent people who have to work for low pay for years before they can even make a comfortable salary. Look at social workers and teachers for example.
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1. Correct
2. Yes it is racist, its also 100% true. I Def believe in separating church and state and didnt know that about Dr. Paul.
3. People aren’t FORCED to do anything, its a choice. If you’re WORTH more money then you shouldn’t have a problem finding a better job or starting your own business.
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1. Correct
2. Yes it is racist, its also 100% true. I Def believe in separating church and state and didnt know that about Dr. Paul.
3. People aren’t FORCED to do anything, its a choice. If you’re WORTH more money then you shouldn’t have a problem finding a better job or starting your own business.
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why abolishing minimum wage would be good?
wouldnt there be more sweatshop ?
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Obama is a liar. I don’t need to elaborate. Do your own homework. Ron Paul is not God, but he would be a more trustworthy President than the extension of propaganda/agenda that we have in Obama. Saying that minorities voted for Barrack because he is Black is not racist. It’s an observation which is openly admitted by Blacks I know personally. The ignorance seems to be coming from you’re side. You do know why a Black man was placed in office, right? Ask KRS1. DC needed a facelift. Africa is next.
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1. Obama was talking about Iraq, not Afghanistan. They are two different wars that he shared different opinions on.
2. The notion that minorities voted for Obama just because he is black is racist in itself, not to mention unbelievably ignorant. Oh yea did I mention Mr. Paul doesnt believe in separation of church and state?
3. Abolishing the minimum wage allows companies to pay below the standard of living, forcing people to work for lower wages.
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and you obviously don’t understand that abolishing the minimum wage would be a GOOD THING! please educate yourself before you say uninformed nonsense. And since you dislike Ron Paul so much, perhaps you can present to us how Obama is so much better or what he has actually done to help this country…. oh that’s right…… HE HASNT DONE SQUAT! and if you say that you dont support Obama either then I’d like you to point somone who is better than Ron Paul, which I’m sure you wont be able to do.
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bro you are a freaking RETARD. Mr. Paul is the ONLY person that gives you a straight answer on every single question that he is asked!! just watch some debates (you obviously havent or you wouldnt be saying it, unless YOU are the racist one and blindly support Obama because hes black. and you know what, Obama DID say the “very first thing I will do when I’m president is bring our troops home, you can take that to the bank!” are you fucking kidding me?!! he actually sent MORE troops to the war!
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“as far as I know”…well you dont very much. he supported the DOM act and is against separation of church and state. He also did read the newsletters, he even defended certain racist bits in the past (go to factcheck if you dont believe me)…he also wants to abolish federally mandated minimum wage, which would encourage poor people to work for lower wages. There’s quite a few others, but I doubt you would care. Paultards hate to hear anything bad about their messiah.
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Ron paul has NEVER voted against anything to impede recognition of same sex marriage as far as I know. So now you dont support Ron Paul why again????? because he wants to End the Fed? decrease the size of government? end the wars? cut the spending and improve our corrupt economy?? give us back our liberties?? whats the reason exactly? so shut the hell up you dont know what youre talking about, and if you support any of the other candidates instead of him you’re a freaking IDIOT!
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The TV ‘journalist’ simply doesn’t understand what he’s talking about…
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Hate to say but democracy is a stupid concept. Its mob rule, and the mob is dumb.
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ron, show them what for it mean to be, super sand legend
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RP knows the truth about Romney and Obama…
Shame America willl never elect a 3rd party President.
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Hmm well last time I checked he didn’t say that in 2008, and its not 2014 yet….and I’m confused by your “argument is fallacy” statement. Are you talking about me? Cause all I did was list facts (that can easily be researched) about Ron Paul.
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Hmm well last time I checked he didn’t say that in 2008, and its not 2014 yet….and I’m confused by your “argument is fallacy” statement. Are you talking about me? Cause all I did was list facts (that can easily be researched) about Ron Paul.
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My point is that the argument is fallacy when someone presents their opinion as a fact, regardless of the actual statements made by the people in question. And, at the rallies in Iowa and Colorado, Obama DID say that we would bring the troops home from Afghanistan by no later than 2014. Later, in a press briefing, Jay Carney played it down with the customary rhetorical response that the Obama administration is famous for… The whole, “Well, that’s not exactly what he meant” approach.
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ron paul nice guy but unelectable
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1. I was talking about Afghanistan (Al Simmons said he would bring ALL troops home, which is not true) 2. DOM act defined marriage as a legal union between man and woman for inter-state and federal purposes. Section 3 of the act codified the non-recognition of same sex marriages for all federal purposes.
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