What do you think Ron should try to work in at the debate in Tampa Monday?

[pacelli]

I think he's been trained by the lights on the House floor...

I'm sure you are right! He should just start off every response by asking permission to "revise and extend"

 

[cmlanc]

I think it would be great if he would take some time to DIRECTLY address the American people and tell them that since the Fed gained control of their money it has lost 95% of it's value. He should inform them that every dollar they make now would have approx. 22 xs the buying power if the fed weren't in charge. In fact just multiply whatever you make xs 22. That's what your money would have been worth before the Federal Reserve took over, and that's what your money would be worth if I were President and Congress abolished the Fed."

He should also point out that he is the ONLY candidate who wants to do away with the Fed. This would distinguish him from the rest and apply practically to every single person watching the debate.

Money speaks! I haven't had a single person say that they would not have been better off if the Fed weren't around after I've had this same line of conversation with them. That includes people who voted for Obama in the last election.

 

[Zachary]

35 % of GOP primary voters in Fla. are over 65.

 

[BattleFlag1776]

I think it’s a strong possibility that the candidates will be asked their opinion of the President’s new “jobs” plan. If that’s the case, Ron Paul has been served slow pitch right across the plate because the President never addressed the reason for this mess the country is in: the HOUSING MARKET!

All Ron Paul has to do is say that he was appalled that the President refused to address the housing market in his speech and that will resonate huge with both the audience in Florida (not only was the housing industry wrecked there, a lot of retirees sell real estate as a way of keeping active socially and making some cash on the side.) and across the country. No one will see this coming.

If they ask RP about “jobs,” he can retort with: “What about all of those engineers, architects, home builders, infrastructure contractors, roofers, interior designers, landscapers, plumbers, carpenters, general laborers, painters, real estate agents, etc., etc. who have been struggling to find work since 2008! Why doesn’t the President care about them?!?” By showing that “main street” is not affected by the new “jobs” bill and only those who are currently govt contractors or whose salaries are paid with taxes are, he should be able to hit a home run nationwide.

Personally, I think that moving forward, Ron Paul should incorporate the term “housing market” into every speech he gives. After all, when he speaks of banks being bailed out and not allowed to go bankrupt he’s addressing the right issue: The TARP bailout broke the economic cycle and rather than allow a new batch of investors to enter the market and buy those “troubled assets,” it shielded the bankers who made bad investments from having to answer for their financial mistakes. It also affected everyone with a mortgage, including retirees! By purposely using the term “housing market,” he will frame the issue in a way that every citizen can understand.

 

[freedomsoundmoney]

1) inflation and how govt has been creating it and course we're on will guarantee much higher inflation which hurts the poor, lower middle class and all those on fixed income including social security. moreover, the statistics regarding inflation being released by govt is grossly inaccurate. has anyone else noticed prices of food going up? inflation causes prices to rise in the economy but can tend to not happen equality in all sectors of the economy. also prices in parts of economy were govt is least involved tend to go down while those parts with most govt involvement cause prices to rise even faster then other sections (up and above the effects of inflation/money printing)

2) the govt "swat style" raids on gibson guitars is unacceptable how it was conducted and though all the facts are not known yet, its clear a more reasonable approach could have been taken if there really was/is a serious issue...talk about wasted money and resources.

3) conflicts of interest with regulatory agencies such as fda which greatly discourage innovation and research that could bring about better safere treatments and cures. excessive regulations hurt smaller companies that are or would be involved with medical research tons more then very large firms...while favoritism is given to select "big pharma" companies which begs question on how much corruption is going on. the problem with too much centralized power and excessive regulations is more serious the damage to everyone even the least bit of corruption. making change to reform and correct issues is not easy...even scaling back some of their powers and repealing regulations that clearly aren't working, would be a big step in right direction...

4) federal drugs laws are that they in effect are ok with terminally ill and seriously ill patients being put in prison because the fed gov doesn't want to recognize a states right to allow doctors to prescribe marijuana. how about let medical profession, doctors and their patients decide whats best and favors removing fed govt involvement and leave it to the states.

 

[sailingaway]

I think it’s a strong possibility that the candidates will be asked their opinion of the President’s new “jobs” plan. If that’s the case, Ron Paul has been served slow pitch right across the plate because the President never addressed the reason for this mess the country is in: the HOUSING MARKET!

All Ron Paul has to do is say that he was appalled that the President refused to address the housing market in his speech and that will resonate huge with both the audience in Florida (not only was the housing industry wrecked there, a lot of retirees sell real estate as a way of keeping active socially and making some cash on the side.) and across the country. No one will see this coming.

If they ask RP about “jobs,” he can retort with: “What about all of those engineers, architects, home builders, infrastructure contractors, roofers, interior designers, landscapers, plumbers, carpenters, general laborers, painters, real estate agents, etc., etc. who have been struggling to find work since 2008! Why doesn’t the President care about them?!?” By showing that “main street” is not affected by the new “jobs” bill and only those who are currently govt contractors or whose salaries are paid with taxes are, he should be able to hit a home run nationwide.

Personally, I think that moving forward, Ron Paul should incorporate the term “housing market” into every speech he gives. After all, when he speaks of banks being bailed out and not allowed to go bankrupt he’s addressing the right issue: The TARP bailout broke the economic cycle and rather than allow a new batch of investors to enter the market and buy those “troubled assets,” it shielded the bankers who made bad investments from having to answer for their financial mistakes. It also affected everyone with a mortgage, including retirees! By purposely using the term “housing market,” he will frame the issue in a way that every citizen can understand.

Welcome to the forums!

 

[bluesc]

I think it’s a strong possibility that the candidates will be asked their opinion of the President’s new “jobs” plan. If that’s the case, Ron Paul has been served slow pitch right across the plate because the President never addressed the reason for this mess the country is in: the HOUSING MARKET!

All Ron Paul has to do is say that he was appalled that the President refused to address the housing market in his speech and that will resonate huge with both the audience in Florida (not only was the housing industry wrecked there, a lot of retirees sell real estate as a way of keeping active socially and making some cash on the side.) and across the country. No one will see this coming.

If they ask RP about “jobs,” he can retort with: “What about all of those engineers, architects, home builders, infrastructure contractors, roofers, interior designers, landscapers, plumbers, carpenters, general laborers, painters, real estate agents, etc., etc. who have been struggling to find work since 2008! Why doesn’t the President care about them?!?” By showing that “main street” is not affected by the new “jobs” bill and only those who are currently govt contractors or whose salaries are paid with taxes are, he should be able to hit a home run nationwide.

Personally, I think that moving forward, Ron Paul should incorporate the term “housing market” into every speech he gives. After all, when he speaks of banks being bailed out and not allowed to go bankrupt he’s addressing the right issue: The TARP bailout broke the economic cycle and rather than allow a new batch of investors to enter the market and buy those “troubled assets,” it shielded the bankers who made bad investments from having to answer for their financial mistakes. It also affected everyone with a mortgage, including retirees! By purposely using the term “housing market,” he will frame the issue in a way that every citizen can understand.

Simply an awesome first post. +rep and welcome to the forums!

 

[Tarzan]

The American Dream
Politicians and marketing firms keep telling us that the American Dream is the stuff you can buy... a car, a house, a toaster oven, an iPod, a college degree, designer clothes, and more "stuff" than I can possibly list.

I would love it if Ron Paul could have a well rehearsed statement (maybe for a closing) about the true nature of the American Dream. That the American Dream is about personal freedom and liberty. The freedom to make your own decisions in life... to plot your own course and live a life of your own choosing. That the American Dream is not just about material things to which politicians try to limit us to keep us placated. It is much bigger... it is much grander... it is the true nature of the human spirit... and, that America was created with that in mind. That all men are free... and, the realization of that freedom is the American Dream.

Many of those freedoms were expressed in our Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Somewhere along the way we have lost an understanding of those freedoms. Our lives are stifled by over taxation... over regulation... irresponsible government spending... out of control government... and economic policies that have been wrested from the control of the people. There is nothing wrong with seeking material possessions... but those possessions are only a result of the realization of the freedoms of the American Dream. (we've been bamboozled, hoodwinked & flimflammed)

We need a rebirth and a renewed understanding of the true promise of the American Dream... of the freedoms our Constitution envisioned. We must reject the definition imposed on us by politicians sold to us by marketers... and return to true meaning and promise of the American Dream... that of individual and personal freedom. And, with those freedoms restored, we can work to create the lives we wish for ourselves... and a stronger, safer, freer America for ourselves, our neighbors and our children.

 

[sailingaway]

This is a nationally televised debate. Why do you guys think more seniors will watch it?

People tend to pay more attention to the debates in their state, if they only plan on watching one. Also, people in general are starting to focus in more on the race, now.

 

[Travlyr]

He should have a copy of "Liberty Defined" on hand and promote it as his position from A-Z (Abortion to Zionism) on 50 of the most important issues of our day.

 

[JohnGalt23g]

Ron needs ads with Barry Goldwater Jr saying something to the effect of "Only one candidate carries the principles my father had." Air this in Florida, as well as during Wheel of Fortune

I agree. I'd also like to see if we could get Micheal Reagan to do the same, but I fear that is a bridge too far.

 

[JohnGalt23g]

35 % of GOP primary voters in Fla. are over 65.

Is that all? The precinct I was in, it was higher than that...

 

[jason43]

Does anyone know if the campaign watches these forums?

I'd say that he needs to talk about saving social security for the people who need it from the perspective of inflation. Social Security will not matter if inflation keeps making groceries go up.

Mention that it costs $37-38 Billion a year to incarcerate non-violent drug offenders. A cost which neither the states or federal government can afford anymore. Mention its disproportionate effect on minorities.

Also just a little bit of polish on his answers. Keep them to an example that people can understand in 30sec-1min. I liked the dime example. I wish he had time to expand on it.

 

[Tarzan]

He opposed the SALT II treaty because he said the USSR had violated every treaty it ever entered, the treaty gave them the right to 'update' the USSR stockpile without any similar for the US, and he thought it unconscionable that US security should be hostage to USSR promises.

Bombing people who live in the desert with no realistic capability of attacking us, that's different.

A kick-ass military based at home
That's an excellent reference. If he could make it clear (that he would maintain a strong military and kick the holy living shit out of anyone who attacks us) I think it would go a long way in winning over people who are concerned about his foreign policy. I think a lot of people have the impression that he wants our military to be weak and our foreign policy isolationist... if he could clarify that he wants a military that is very strong and capable (and would be used when required) it could help win LOTS of votes. It is one of the most important things for which the federal government has been given responsibility (according to that Constitution thingee).

 

[Carole]

He needs to make it clear that SS was a program designed for the last century over half a century ago. Times have changed and while it is important to provide for those who rely upon it now, the future must hold different answers for a a new century. We must protect while we change it.

This is the kind way of not actually saying it was a Ponzi scheme or pyramid scheme that was robbed by Congress.

 

[wgadget]

I think Ron should use his predictive powers to bring up whatever topic will most affect people in 2012..something specific about the economy, probably. That way he can have his quote written in stone way before anyone else tries to steal it.

By 2012, people will be saying, "WOW. THIS GUY KNOWS HIS ECONOMY...WE NEED TO ELECT HIM FOR PRESIDENT."

 

[sailingaway]

I agree. I'd also like to see if we could get Micheal Reagan to do the same, but I fear that is a bridge too far.

not a good idea. People have varying opinions of the son.

 

[sailingaway]

I think Ron should use his predictive powers to bring up whatever topic will most affect people in 2012..something specific about the economy, probably. That way he can have his quote written in stone way before anyone else tries to steal it.

By 2012, people will be saying, "WOW. THIS GUY KNOWS HIS ECONOMY...WE NEED TO ELECT HIM FOR PRESIDENT."

He has, it is inflation next summer.

 

[mit26chell]

He needs to let the elderly know that if they support any other candidate on the stage, or Obama, that there is a good chance their social security will be impacted when we see a dollar crisis, and that he is the only candidate who has a plan to allow social security to continue operating unhindered for those currently retired and soon to retire by saving money from overseas spending and using the savings here at home.