clarifying the purpose of this revolution

[gpickett00]

Today after my economics class I went to talk with my teacher. We talked about the role of government and how politics negatively influences our freedom. He made a really good point that I would like to share with you guys and tell me what you think.

I asked him, "Do you think the US would be better off if it was required that you had to have a PHD in economics to become president?"
He replied something along the lines of, "Yes, I think we would be better off but it is unrealistic. I think we would be better than we are now, but we are far and away the most prosperous country in the world and I wouldn't even consider leaving the country if we had an economically bad president."

I think most of us can agree that if you had to have a PHD in economics we would have more liberty and freedom. But the question is, what are we trying to achieve through this revolution? It would be great to get Ron Paul elected but if he doesn't, how are we going to get more people to understand that we MUST radically change the role of government?

If the American people don't understand that small government leads to prosperity, how will we succeed in the long-term?

 

[Ex Post Facto]

My brain hurts sometimes when I think about stuff like this. This is a loaded question, but it as simple as Ron Paul's explantation. Tell them what big government accomplishes, and tell them what small government accomplishes. Talk about the middle class declining and corporations getting bigger, to feed a few at the top. Then contrast with small government creating a free market where good ideas are valued and money funneling to a few is next to impossible without real good ideas.

 

[mavtek]

You become the educator, you become the soothsayer, you become the media.

http://www.breakthematrix.com/

 

[pacelli]

If the American people don't understand that small government leads to prosperity, how will we succeed in the long-term?

I think much of our future success will be tied to our ability to efficiently deliver the message when it is timely to do so. I don't believe it is a coincidence that on the days when the market dropped, dollar started tanking, fed cut rates, and gold soared, the RP site has nearly 100 new donors.

 

[WilliamC]

And again I say, if you haven't done so please watch this video.

No, it's not a Rick Roll.

 

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

Today after my economics class I went to talk with my teacher. We talked about the role of government and how politics negatively influences our freedom. He made a really good point that I would like to share with you guys and tell me what you think.

I asked him, "Do you think the US would be better off if it was required that you had to have a PHD in economics to become president?"
He replied something along the lines of, "Yes, I think we would be better off but it is unrealistic.

I would expect a PhD economist to think highly of other PhD economists. Ask a teacher if a teacher would make a better president. You'll get some obviously biased results with questions like that.

We don't need an econmist as president. I've known many PhD economists, and they usually aren't the most well rounded people. Many would still do better than what we've had for so long. Some others would probably enjoy tinkering to see what data they could come up with and examine.

With RP, we have a philosopher and an economist.

Also, the establishment gets the best economic advice that money can buy. They choose not to use that expertise or play stupid when it suits them.

 

[dbhohio47]

And again I say, if you haven't done so please watch this video.

No, it's not a Rick Roll.

Much more important than the video is the 4 parts that precede it. I know, you have to actually READ them vs. sit, watch, and listen.... but, the message is very clear.

 

[BarryDonegan]

Today after my economics class I went to talk with my teacher. We talked about the role of government and how politics negatively influences our freedom. He made a really good point that I would like to share with you guys and tell me what you think.

I asked him, "Do you think the US would be better off if it was required that you had to have a PHD in economics to become president?"
He replied something along the lines of, "Yes, I think we would be better off but it is unrealistic. I think we would be better than we are now, but we are far and away the most prosperous country in the world and I wouldn't even consider leaving the country if we had an economically bad president."

I think most of us can agree that if you had to have a PHD in economics we would have more liberty and freedom. But the question is, what are we trying to achieve through this revolution? It would be great to get Ron Paul elected but if he doesn't, how are we going to get more people to understand that we MUST radically change the role of government?

If the American people don't understand that small government leads to prosperity, how will we succeed in the long-term?

no, bc it is not the proper role of government to mettle in the economy. not to mention in modern educational standards, a PHD in the economy does not guarantee that you are skilled at manipulating it.

 

[WilliamC]

Much more important than the video is the 4 parts that precede it. I know, you have to actually READ them vs. sit, watch, and listen.... but, the message is very clear.

Well yes, but the video is a good introduction to the idea that powerful groups of people have been working for a very long time to, in essence, take over the world, and that much of the political theater we observe is merely the struggle between two groups of these people who, while they aren't working together, are definitely working towards a common goal.

I don't care if the communists or the fasciasts win, either way I lose.

 

[hawks4ronpaul]

Do you want a President Paul Krugman or President Lester Thurow?

http://hawks4ronpaul.blogspot.com/

 

[PC_for_Paul]

"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have."

Thomas Jefferson

nuf said...

 

[webber53]

"clarifying the purpose of this revolution"

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Today after my economics class I went to talk with my teacher. We talked about the role of government and how politics negatively influences our freedom. He made a really good point that I would like to share with you guys and tell me what you think.

I asked him, "Do you think the US would be better off if it was required that you had to have a PHD in economics to become president?"
He replied something along the lines of, "Yes, I think we would be better off but it is unrealistic. I think we would be better than we are now, but we are far and away the most prosperous country in the world and I wouldn't even consider leaving the country if we had an economically bad president."

I think most of us can agree that if you had to have a PHD in economics we would have more liberty and freedom. But the question is, what are we trying to achieve through this revolution? It would be great to get Ron Paul elected but if he doesn't, how are we going to get more people to understand that we MUST radically change the role of government?

If the American people don't understand that small government leads to prosperity, how will we succeed in the long-term?

Just like our forebearers did in 1776!

That is how!

 

[nullvalu]

And again I say, if you haven't done so please watch this video.

No, it's not a Rick Roll.

Do it. It's absolutely worth watching.

 

[BigRedBrent]

Educate them.
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?p=1228697