Quote from ZZZzzzzzzz:
He personally can't get rid of big government.
What he can do is reduce power of the presidency, and veto legislation, that is about it.
I have not heard him talk about how he is going to do away with executive privilege, etc.
Restoration will begin with example, and he has to say what he can and will actually do to reduce power of presidency if elected....if he doesn't then he becomes just another rhetoric spouter that appeals to Libertarian types...
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Quote from Bitstream:
why dont u go check his website and the countless statements he made on these iussues...u cant expect the guy to elaborate his agenda in 5 minutes on the first televised interview as a candidate.
i understand, u are voting for one of the dems.
Quote from Bitstream:
i didnt know it was such an issue to say who u support. fair enough.
Quote from ZZZzzzzzzz:
I did say who I would support.
The candidate who stands up and says their first act as president is going to be to reduce the power of the presidency...
So far, I don't see anyone on that list who has said that.
I don't have an issue with Paul per say, but Libertarianism is a pipe dream in America.
Quote from Bitstream:
right, i thought u already had an idea about who may represent your values the most.
it's more of a pipe dream that ron will get elected but trying dont hurt.
Quote from ZZZzzzzzzz:
I am not opposed to his bid, nor him personally, but I really don't see him as electable, and I don't think the Libertarian party will work functionally in America today.
It took several hundred years to get to where we are today, and where we are today is nothing like the days when the Constitution was hammered out.
The reality is, that if the states were not united by history, there would be a big problem uniting them going forward.
Change needs to be slow, not radical, and the focus needs to be placed on restoration of power back to the people, and away from corporations.
Big government is a tool of the corporations...the rise of corporations and big government have gone hand in hand...
People are apathetic in this country, because they believe they are powerless, that nothing much will change no matter who they vote for.
If someone does come along, who can truly inspire a sense of confidence in the people that their vote could make a difference, they are a shoe in.
Paul is not that guy, no one on that list is that guy, or gal...
Quote from ZZZzzzzzzz:
I support the first candidate that says his first act as president will be to reduce the power of the presidency, and restore balance of power to our Republic.
This is not really what Ron Paul is saying....