gearheads, car nuts, etc... energy policy

[turbosaab]

Here is a great opportunity to influence those of like mind. I logged on and was surprised to see 25 comments without any mention of Ron Paul. I just threw in my 2 cents, anyone else who knows anything about energy policy it would be great if you wrote a quick comment in support of RP.

Pistonheads' Presidential Primer

 

[turbosaab]

TTAC has published another post in the Pistonheads Presidential Primer series, this time featuring Ron Paul:

Texas Congressman Ron Paul is a 72-year-old medical doctor turned politician. On his Environment page, Paul says he encourages “the development of alternative and sustainable energy properties,” such as solar, fuel cell and wind, but makes no mention of cars.

On the subject of pollution, Congressman Paul says “The federal government has proven itself untrustworthy with environmental policy by facilitating polluters.” He says property owners should sue. “If your property is being damaged, you have every right to sue the polluter, and government should protect that right.”

As for cross-border car shopping or auto manufacturing, Congressman Paul’s American Independence and Sovereignty page points out that he’s no NAFTA fan. According to Paul, “NAFTA’s superhighway is just one part of a plan to erase the borders between the U.S. and Mexico, called the North American Union. This spawn of powerful special interests, would create a single nation out of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, with a new unelected bureaucracy and money system.”​

Lets strike while the iron is hot! Go leave some pro-Paul comments!

 

[OKRonPaul]

I read TTAC all the time, and there are some very smart people over there, and they get quite a lot of views each day. I'm not smart enough on Ron's environmental stances to jump in over there, but hopefully some thoughtful folks here will.

edit: the mods over there are hard core about posters remaining respectful and civil, FYI

 

[turbosaab]

Good point, yes definitely be respectful and civil. I am not overly familiar with RP's environmental policies, either, but I wrote this general post in his support:

I strongly support Ron Paul for President. He is the only candidate who truly intends to reduce the size of government and has a ten term Congressional voting record to back it up. He is the only candidate who will bring our troops home from Iraq immediately. He is the only candidate who recognizes the importance of a sound currency. He is the strongest advocate for freedom on Capitol Hill.

HEATHROI is correct, Ron Paul is a strong believer in the free market, and opposes subsidizing anything at the taxpayer expense, alternative energy no exception. He opposes *restrictions* on free trade such as NAFTA. He stood by his principles (as he always does) in the Univision debate, where he clearly stated his opposition to sanctions against Cuba.

If you have interest in a President who places principle above political convenience and follows the Constitution, check out RonPaul2008.com, and find his well-considered positions on almost everything in the Ron Paul Archives.​

I'm sure some of you are better writers than I am, if so please give it a shot, this is a good chance to reach a decent sized audience over there. (right now there are only 7 comments so still a chance to get on the front page)