MikeFallopian
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I welcome your perspective. You realize though, that I'll try to convert you.![]()
I think it would be dereliction of duty if you didnt

I welcome your perspective. You realize though, that I'll try to convert you.![]()
MikeFallopian,I'm not a plant, just someone who doesn't think Paul would make an effective president (but would like to see some libertarian ideas gain traction and influence in US politics regardless). You should welcome the outsider perspective - a campaign whose candidate polls 3-4% nationally can't afford to keep looking inwards. One of the things I like a lot about Paul is that he's a constant voice of dissent. Dissent and legitimate debate should be valued among his supporters, but on this board it seems people would rather call dissenters trolls and plants.
MikeFallopian,
1. Since you don't support him, who do you support?
2. How would other candidates' forums react to a Ron Paul supporter being there?
3. How have you been treated in this forum?
4. If you don't support RP, why are you here?(If you have no answer for #1, exclude this question.)
Just curious
1. I don't really support any of the candidates.
An effective president needs the support of Congress. I don't think Paul would have that support for his current platform.
My ideal candidate would have a cautious foreign policy and do everything possible to avoid new wars, but not instantly pull out of Iraq and definitely not pull out of places like South Korea. I think the UN is flawed but ultimately a force for good, so I wouldn't want to disengage from it (same with NATO).
Economically, I don't mind the fed but would like to see additional oversight and accountability. Spending, especially on earmarks, should be curtailed.
Regarding privacy, I think that wiretap warrants should be harder not easier to get, and any person who engages in illegal wiretapping should be prosecuted. If an agency like the FBI allows its agents to run illegal wiretaps, the head of the agency should be fired and prosecuted.
I also think Gitmo should be closed and "intense" interrogation techniques like waterboarding should be clearly classified as torture. Terrorist suspects should be given swift and fair trials.
The biggest area where I break with Paul is the role of the federal government. I think departments like Energy, Education, the FDA, CIA, FBI, etc. are essential and should stay. My impression of state governments is that they are by and large inefficient, corrupt, and much less qualified to govern that the federal level is. I really don't see the appeal of dramatically increased states' rights.
Regarding drugs, I'd like to see marijuana legalized, but not other drugs. At the very least, medical marijuana should be allowed.
I think the UN is flawed but ultimately a force for good...
MikeFallopian said:Economically, I don't mind the fed but would like to see additional oversight and accountability.
MikeFallopian said:I think departments like Energy, Education, the FDA, CIA, FBI, etc. are essential and should stay. My impression of state governments is that they are by and large inefficient, corrupt, and much less qualified to govern that the federal level is. I really don't see the appeal of dramatically increased states' rights.
MikeFallopian said:Regarding drugs, I'd like to see marijuana legalized, but not other drugs. At the very least, medical marijuana should be allowed.
An effective president needs the support of Congress. I don't think Paul would have that support for his current platform.
Economically, I don't mind the fed but would like to see additional oversight and accountability.
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ROTFLMAO!!![]()
OMG! You can't possibly be informed and not mind the Fed!![]()
You think the State governments are corrupt, but don't
have a problem with all of the federal agencies!?!?! Such a typical "sheeple" programmed response!
There isn't one good thing that's come out of the "War on (some) Drugs"... not one.
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