Can a Ron Paul victory in this nation rock the political order of thew whole Earth?

[SonOfLiberty]

Will European nations see a Ron Paul victory and demand out of the European Union? Will the Iranians see Ron Paul and overthrow the theocracy? Will China demand quicker freedoms and reform from the hesitant Communist government? Could a Ron Paul victory here mean a Ron Paul victory everywhere?

 

[Jodi]

That is quite a heavy thought to ponder, but you may have something here.

 

[WilliamC]

It would be a hellofa good start if the American Government once more started practicing the principles upon which it was founded.

Might even have some unintended consequences

 

[Trance Dance Master]

Yes. Ron Paul's victory will be the key domino falling to create a worldwide political revolution.

 

[Knut Schreiber]

President Paul would certainly inspire people in other countries. He already does.

 

[The Minister]

Well....it would certainly blow up Canada.



Why do think you see so many of us helping?

 

[KurtBirk]

President Paul would certainly inspire people in other countries. He already does.

Hi

I'm a citizen of Denmark and admire the US.Constitution very much. Hope a message of freedom and right to privacy will spread to the rest of the world including my own country.

We abolished Absolute Monarchy in 1848, but the power of AM was only taken from the monarch and remained with the state. Thus power was never really given back to the people. Today a majority can do whatever they like, with almost no limitations.

Privacy and property rights are only grand words in our Constitution. Words with no real backing.

So please carry on guys.

 

[mmink15]

It's the next American rEVOLution and it will be more effective than the first one if we get our man in office.

 

[AlbemarleNC0003]

It would be a hellofa good start if the American Government once more started practicing the principles upon which it was founded.

Might even have some unintended consequences

We forget, blowback doesn't have to be bad.

 

[AlbemarleNC0003]

Well....it would certainly blow up Canada.



Why do think you see so many of us helping?

Sorry. You won't be getting that highway. :o

 

[RollOn2day]

World changing? Yes!

Wait till my friends hear me throw this in the mix!!

 

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The rEVOLution is only beginning here, but will have worldwide effects. Just wait until we withdraw from the UN.

 

[AlbemarleNC0003]

The rEVOLution is only beginning here, but will have worldwide effects. Just wait until we withdraw from the UN.

You know, I see major implications. With less regulation, alternative energy companies will start growing. CA, FL, TX, and others will keep growing their wind farms. We need a national power grid to make it work. That's the only downside. There's just too much regulation on these new companies to let them move us beyond oil.

The book is called Plan B 3.0

 

[Anti Federalist]

Of course it would, not to be snarky, but I thought that was already self evident.

The answer to 1984 is 1776.

 

[rxx]

Will European nations see a Ron Paul victory and demand out of the European Union? Will the Iranians see Ron Paul and overthrow the theocracy? Will China demand quicker freedoms and reform from the hesitant Communist government? Could a Ron Paul victory here mean a Ron Paul victory everywhere?

Hi, I live and Switzerland and found out about Ron Paul's program a few weeks ago.

I've been a libertarian for many years and I had seen Ron Paul name many times but I've never looked into his program. The reason is, I've never believed that a libertarian candidate could have a voice in current political systems - let alone have a chance to become president of a country.
The thing is, it's very difficult to exprime a libertarian viewpoint without being taken for a lunatic these days. People have long accepted that big governements telling us how to behave in every aspects of our lives are necessary and it's near impossible to express a different point of view.

Now if Ron Paul starts getting big media coverage in the USA and in european countries, that would give us libertarians a reference. We could back our ideas with real exemples.

The election of Ron Paul as president of the US or even his nomination would certainly give an impulsion in other countries to start reducing the size of their governments as well.

 

[SonOfLiberty]

Hi, I live and Switzerland and found out about Ron Paul's program a few weeks ago.

I've been a libertarian for many years and I had seen Ron Paul name many times but I've never looked into his program. The reason is, I've never believed that a libertarian candidate could have a voice in current political systems - let alone have a chance to become president of a country.
The thing is, it's very difficult to exprime a libertarian viewpoint without being taken for a lunatic these days. People have long accepted that big governements telling us how to behave in every aspects of our lives are necessary and it's near impossible to express a different point of view.

Now if Ron Paul starts getting big media coverage in the USA and in european countries, that would give us libertarians a reference. We could back our ideas with real exemples.

The election of Ron Paul as president of the US or even his nomination would certainly give an impulsion in other countries to start reducing the size of their governments as well.

Ah, Switzerland, I love that place, still one of the most Libertarian nations on Earth

 

[worldtruthfreedom]

Why do you think you have so many foreigners like myself jumping on the Ron Paul bandwagon.

I have no doubt that the awakening that is happening in the U.S, part of which is the RP movement, will happen worldwide.

 

[RPCanadian]

Well....it would certainly blow up Canada.



Why do think you see so many of us helping?

I don't agree. Our system of government and history are completely different than the US. The most that would happen up here would be legal pot and a pull-out of Afganistan by 2009. You would have to be delusional to think that Canadians would ever give up universal healthcare or anything social services.

What I sincerly hope all Canadian RP supporters due after they are done helping the US get back on track is turn their attention to our country. We should all reconize that Canada is NOT a republic but a parlimentry democracy. There is nothing wrong with that. However, our system is very very broken. Young Canadians should focus on getting rid of a few things:

1. Party discipline rules - if you vote aganst your party you can be kicked out of your party. This essential means a majority government is a dictatorship and certainly inhibits the ability for MPs to represent their riding.

2. Automatic votes of no confidence - right now the librel party is being held captive into voting for ridiculous legislation on the grounds that they will be forced into an election if they vote aganst it. They know they cannot win at this current time with their current leader.

3. A more democratic party leader selection - Canda essentially has one big caucus event to choose party leadership. Last year Stephane Dion was selected due to Kenedy throwing his votes toward him. Dion is a terrible leader for the Librel Party; he can hardly speak english and seems rather weak. We need provinical voting to select part leaders.

 

[The Minister]

^^^^^^^
I was making more a reference to the kneejerk reaction we have in Canadian politics regarding our need to work with US governments. A RP victory would have amazing rollover effects on our dealings with NAFTA/trade disputes, US Ambassadors, and domestic policies re: security ie. SPP. Canadian politicians would be able to vocalize disputes more easily without seeming like fringe antagonists regarding situations that are very important to Canadian citizens.

I would never suggest that it would have an effect on our Parliamentary system, or on our social security net. What is good medicine for one patient isn't always the same for another. I'm sure DR Paul would recognize that. USA and Canada are two different animals. We have a different history and social network and should be proud of it.

But I can't see how anyone could disagree that a RP presidency wouldn't have major effects on policy decisions here at home. After all, a Bush presidency has....

Sorry. You won't be getting that highway. :o

It's ok.... we've already got one!

 

[Holly]

Let me add another Canadian voice to this. Ron Paul has already had a considerable effect on other countries and mostly because of the internet. You see that here with the people who post but don't forget about all the ones who see this and don't post. It makes a good case to keep this forum alive long after the election as well.

The thing about one person having their eyes open is that they can't help but tell someone else so they, too, can see. It's contagious. And within each human heart there beats a rythym of the intense desire for freedom and choice. Ron Paul, and by extension all you supporters, are already changing the world. It will continue....as long as none ever succumb to the mentality of quitting.

btw... interesting points Gatlin.Smeijers. We've got a lot of work to do here too!!