Thread: Ron Paul on the Issues

Rasmussen: Obama 42% Paul 42%

In 2004, Republicans railed against someone who was perceived as an out-of-touch Massachusetts elitist. Enough independents agreed with this sentiment to defeat John Kerry and re-elect a still unpopular George W. Bush. Already, Democrats are railing against the establishment GOP frontrunner as an out-of-touch Massachusetts elitist. Still, Republicans are simply banking on Obama’s unpopularity.
But like 2004, will this be enough for Republicans to win?

The latest Rasmussen poll shows Ron Paul tied with President Obama, with both men scoring 42% of the general electorate vote. But what does this mean? Simple: Paul represents something far and away different from both the Democratic and Republican establishments and the American people know it. Better yet, they like it.

But does the GOP get this? Like 2004, Americans are simply not satisfied with the two establishment candidates. What is it about Ron Paul that attracts people from across every imaginable ideological, religious, racial and political background? What is it about a message of individual freedom, peace and prosperity that continues to excite so many Americans?

This isn’t the first time Ron Paul has measured up well against the President in a poll. Instead of ignoring him, Republicans better start figuring out why only Ron Paul continues to generate the kind of excitement both parties just can’t seem to muster.

Rasmussen: Obama 42% Paul 42%*|*Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign CommitteeRon Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee

Why ‘Youth for Ron Paul’ is 110,000 Strong

The campaign made the announcement today that the ‘Youth for Ron Paul’ (YFP) program membership has now surpassed 110,000 members.

This has happened in just eight months. This is amazing.

It is also not surprising. Discussing what he calls ‘First Globals’ (18-29 year olds) renowned pollster John Zogby broke down some interesting statistics last week at Forbes:

On some key issues, majorities of First Globals are not doctrinaire liberals. The poll found less than majorities agree with liberals on some of their most cherished beliefs. For example: 44% agree health insurance is a right government should provide for those who can’t afford it, 43% agree with the same statement about food and shelter, 37% agree government should spend more to reduce poverty, 20% agree government spending is an effective way to economic growth and 28% agree government should do more to curb climate change even at the expense of economic growth. (That last number has to hurt environmentalists.)

Lest Republicans get too giddy at those findings, they should also know less than majorities agree with these conservative and neo-con ideals: 22% agree it’s sometimes necessary to attack potentially hostile countries rather than waiting until we are attacked, 23% are willing to give up some personal freedoms for the sake of national security, 39% agree cutting taxes is an effective route to economic growth, 24% agree we should eliminate all barriers to trade, 25% agree recent immigration has done more harm than good, 21% agree religious values should play an important role in government and 25% agree homosexuality is morally wrong.

Zogby concludes:

These attitudes betraying both the traditional left and right fall generally within the bounds of libertarianism. Live and let live. Individual responsibility is as important as collective responsibility. Avoid military interventions. Distrust both government and corporations. Protect civil liberties.

Young voters have been the energy behind Ron Paul… He is still in the GOP race for President, apparently looking to impact the party platform.

Impact indeed. Those 110,000 Youth for Ron Paul members represent a force that will continue to reshape American politics far beyond 2012.

History is full of small groups that start revolutions. 110,000 is not a small group.

Why 'Youth for Ron Paul' is 110,000 Strong*|*Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign CommitteeRon Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee

‘Youth for Ron Paul’ Member Total Exceeds 110,000 Lifelong Small-Government Activists

Supporters in 627 nationwide chapters commit to lasting political reform as they carry responsibility to govern their lives and bring about real change

LAKE JACKSON, Texas – The Ron Paul 2012 Presidential campaign announced today that its ‘Youth for Ron Paul’ (YFP) program membership has surpassed the 110,000 mark.

Since the program launched in September 2011, and as of yesterday, the number of YFP members was 110,880. Members have established 627 sanctioned chapters in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.

Young supporters including college-age activists and new workforce entrants established these chapters nationwide to remain politically involved expressly to challenge the status quo, bring about lasting prosperity, and work toward the full, permanent restoration of their economic and civil liberties. Ron Paul, the champion of these aims, often declares that the free-market and constitutional ideas he espouses are young ones, and that an idea whose time has come stands no chance of being stopped. The intellectual revolution youth are bringing about, then, is a manifestation of all that Dr. Paul hopes to achieve through his lifelong advocacy and pursuit of our nation’s highest office.

“Young Americans are often viewed as a solid constituency for the left and establishment Washington, who make promise after promise about a federal government that will ‘take care of them’ from cradle to the grave. Now it’s clear that more than 110,000 young Americans reject this empty rhetoric and have committed themselves to the principles of constitutionally-limited government and the restoration of their economic and civil liberties as real solutions to our nation’s challenges,” said Ron Paul 2012 National Campaign Manager John Tate.

‘Youth for Ron Paul’ Member Total Exceeds 110,000 Lifelong Small-Government Activists*|*Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign CommitteeRon Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign Committee

Ron Paul on Fox News Your World with Neil Cavuto 4-4-12

Texas Is Up! Super Brochures! Mail Now!

Submitted by po14015 on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 18:42
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Texas

Click here to Mail Super Brochures to TEXAS now.

We are going into the last innings of a very close game. And we need a home run in Texas. And it is up to us to make the big play.

Texas is a proportional delegate State and will be one of the reasons Dr. Paul wins in Tampa. Texas is not Romney friendly and needs to be shown that Ron Paul is the right choice. Even the media is now admitting Ron Paul is WINNING!

www.ronpaulbrochure.com

"GOP Contest Not Over for Ron Paul"



"Ron Paul Dominating State Conventions" FOX News - Ron Paul Dominating State Conventions 5/7/12 - YouTube

For over a year, the grassroots has been working hard to get to where we are today. And we do it because it is our way of thanking Ron Paul for taking a stand. And now it is our time to make a stand in Texas. Let's win Texas!!!

Click here to Mail Super Brochures to TEXAS now.

After you mail your Super Brochures, please forward this message to everyone you know. This must go viral on the Meetup Groups, Facebook, Twitter, and other web sites.

If you need anything, please let me know.

In Liberty,
Curt
www.ronpaulbrochure.com

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Ron Paul Interview w/Neil Cavuto - Fox Business, 5-9-12

St. Louis Radio Show Drops a Truth Bomb!

Submitted by timmy12688 on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 07:20
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Missouri

I live in IL but drive to work in St. Louis. On my way in to work after a few jams on a classic rock station in which I was listening ends, two people start talking for their morning radio show at 7. The man and woman were discussing a new report out from the DoA stating that the cost to raise a child to the age of 17 is up 25%. They go on to say that it will cost $225,000 to raise said child. While they were ranting about the cost of groceries, health care, and cars and how this all contribute to the huge cost of raising a child I was frustratedly thinking, "But it's because of inflation that all of these things are more expensive!" And then I hear the male host say this:

"...and then we have the devaluation of the dollar because interest rates are too low"

Queue immediate celebration in my car.

We are doing it fellow Paul supporters. We are having an impact. Our message is out and the cat's out of the bag for the Keynsians. I am just so happy right now about this I had to share!
Keep spreading the truth.

With love,
Tim

St. Louis Radio Show Drops a Truth Bomb! | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

Ron Paul Puts Dumb CNN hackette In Her Place

Submitted by the_chiefe71 on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 07:28
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Didn't see this posted anywhere. If duplicate thread, pls point to it.

From yesterday (May 9, 2012), Ron Paul goes on assertive/aggressive mode & puts a dumb/morally bankrupt plastic face in her place:




Ron Paul Puts Dumb CNN hackette In Her Place | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

Obama and Bernanke Allow China Take Over Of American Banks!

Submitted by FreedomLovingPatriot on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 07:28
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Hmm nothing to see here people.....just our government selling us piece by piece to foreign countries!



Obama and Bernanke Allow China Take Over Of American Banks! | Peace . Gold . Liberty | Ron Paul 2012

Rand Paul: Tea Party wins in Indiana

Submitted by stu2002 on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 07:09
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Indiana

By Sen. Rand Paul

Reports of the Tea Party’s death have been exaggerated greatly. Oh sure, Harry Reid may say it’s dead, and he clearly wishes it were so. The upset victory of Richard Mourdock in Indiana indicates the Tea Party is alive and well.

Something remarkable happened Tuesday night in Indiana. Voters from nearly every part of the Republican Party came together to vote for change. Not just any change - change from a well-liked 36-year incumbent. Let me note here that I mean no disrespect to my departing colleague, Richard G. Lugar, who is a gentleman and has served honorably.

But this kind of change does not happen very often in politics. Ninety-six percent of incumbents win. Defeating an incumbent is extraordinary and is evidence of an electorate that thinks government debt should be controlled. The chattering class complains about the death of the center and bipartisanship. We are told a safe seat has been endangered.

PAUL: Tea Party wins in Indiana - Washington Times

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