Is anyone else tired of hearing about?

Question

how Ron Paul is the only candidate that cares about the Constitution?

Just because the man carries a pocket Constitution in his suit jacket to pull out at opportune moments doesn't mean that he's the only candidate who cares about our Constitution. I don't really know of any candidates, Democrats or Republicans, who don't have the utmost respect for our Constitution. The only ones these days who seem to have a problem with it are those in the current Administration, who have always seemed to think it nothing but a nuisance and an impediment to getting what they want.

Sorry, but I'm just not buying it that Paul is the only true blue American who reveres our Constitution. It's nothing but bunk as far as I'm concerned.

Thoughts?

You asked:

I don't hate Bush, I don't really hate anyone that I can think of. One sentence is hardly a rant. Exaggerate much?

Chris:

No, I am criticizing Ron Paul because he is NOT the only candidate that cares about our Constitution and I'm sick of hearing his supporters say over and over and over that he is. When he pulled that pocket Constitution out during the first debate it was one of the most staged things I've ever seen a candidate do in a debate, that's why I mentioned it.

Thomas S

Yes, of course Hillary Clinton has promised to uphold the Constitution, she reveres it every bit as much as Ron Paul. Universal Health Care is not just Sen. Clinton's baby. ALL the Democratic candidates are putting together their own plans. To top it off so are many Republicans, such as Romney and Huckabee. It has bipartisan support from many members in Congress. I guess that they understand that within our capitalistic society we have managed to install more than a few "socialistic" ideas: Social Security, welfare, Medicaid, etc. They know doing so doesn't mean they'll be a statue of Karl Marx in Washington anytime soon. This backlash against UHC is more hysteria than anything else. Even if Hillary doesn't get elected, it's likely going to happen, WITH Republican support, so get used to the idea.

Chris:

I know more about the Clintons than you could possibly imagine. Yes, I believe Sen. Clinton is the best candidate and she has my vote.

Answer 1

I agree. Mr. Paul comes across well on TV. He says all the right things..... But, he hasn't offered ONE thing he would do to implement all the things he says he stands for.

I stand for Luxury cars, extended cruises and a yacht of my own. I tell a lot of people about these things and why I stand for them.

I am not, however, able to tell anyone how I will acquire these items.

Ron Paul does the same thing....and Boobus Americanus hangs on his every word....not ever looking behind the words to see that he has no PLAN...

Answer 2

Well, this is just a political platform to run on. With all of the bending of the constitution going on today it's just the message they decided to run with. Really how many politician's address the real issues, social security, medicare, jobs, etc (these are all side notes in the conversation that there is not an easy answer for); instead the primary focus is on items that there can be no con-census on abortion rights, gay marriage, the war, etc. The country would never come together as a whole and say we are for or against abortion rights but it would come together and say we want the social security we have been paying into when we retire. So items like I am for the constitution is great but what about the real issues that no one talks about. And yet around the water cooler all that I hear about are the trivial items.

Answer 3

Does Hillary, your favorite candidate promise to protect the constitution? It's not a slam, I'm just saying, can you believe her? Do you think her socialistic idea's are things our country can afford? We print money, based on nothing, all our taxes pay interest on that money that is borrowed. If countries stop using Dollars to sell oil with, inflation will skyrocket.

If you think we can somehow afford to be tough on defense, and tough on immigration, and provide crappy healthcare for everyone, and let more pork run through DC, then go for it. Don't include me in your dream, because it's not going to happen that way.

What I like about Paul, is his record. You look at that, and it pretty much speaks for itself. If you find that he didn't support something, there is a constitutional basis for it. When you look at others, their records are spotty at best. When you look at the painful things he talks about, you either listen, understand, argue another point that we might have missed... or stick with denial.

EDIT: in reply, all I ask, is how are we going to afford UHC? Is it right for the government to get into the healthcare business? What would be the incentive to create new drugs/procedures? Will it be illegal to get private health care, so that there isn't two tiered "crap" for poor people, and "elite" for rich?

We can't even fix the border/illegal immigration problem bipartisanly, why would healthcare work? What works really well when the govt gets involved in it?

On a side note, the president can only nudge the country in most cases, that's why there are three branches of government. They all should work together to create plans. I think the path Ron has chosen, is a period of reflecting internally for America. We have neglected ourselves, stretched our resources too far, and simply have to fix the problems the clinton's and bush's have either allowed to fester, or actively brought into existance. I blame Clinton for 9/11, and I blame GWB for destroying our economy. And I could very well switch those two around, and still feel correct.

We don't manufacture anything, we don't care about our own rights or sovereignty, and if you want to bring about a planet wide government and monetary system, then you are crazy, we aren't mature enough for that. That's what they will say is the solution, to the reaction, of the problem they created in the first place due to greed, malice, or simply thinking that, that is where humanity should be. This isn't star trek! No more globalists in office please, I love America.

EDIT2: Ernest, paid? I volunteer my time here to educate. You forget how many independents there are, that swing the vote to one or the other, while party-before-country loyalists cancel each other out. I just would like to see Paul get through the primaries, and get his message out, so at least the other condidates(sp) can pretend to support the same stuff he does more vocally. You seem to like conspiracies, I thought PHD's rid you of tinfoil hats? Paul's getting money from people, not corporations, not special interests. When you see the huge numbers that Obama and Hillary, and Giuliani put out, don't be impressed, look at who GAVE them so much. FEC filings seem to be public record, but no one actually will care enough to read them will they?

Answer 4

Not really, I think it's good even if he doesn't get elected. It forces other candidates to at least pretend to view some of their plans as unconstitutional. It also wakes people up to the fact that America has something to be proud of.

When the dollar drops out, or the Amero comes in, what will you do? Watch Fred Thompson play a president? Or any of the "top tier" rockstar candidates like Hillary or Obama, spend all your money? There has to be a balance.

What I don't like, is talking to people (face to face), and they just don't know who he is. That right there tells you that people are NOT informed. When I ask why they like the candidate they like, it's because he's on TV, or that he looks like a nice guy. Is that who you want choosing your next president? Wouldn't you rather us research all the candidates for VALID reasons? Ron Paul is my pick, I respect your pick, as long as you can tell me WHY.

Answer 5

If devotion to the Constitution were the primary criteria to be President that Sen. Byrd should be president. I bet he's been carrying around a pocket copy of the Constitution longer than Ron Paul has. Byrd has published books about the Constitution.

Does this mean I want Byrd to be president? No way! An affection for the Constitution is the bare minimum. Since pretty much every position of Ron Paul's makes my skin crawl, I can say for sure that I don't want him either.

Answer 6

The truth is that he really DOES care about the Constitution. He supports all forms of free speech and equal rights for all.

Ron Paul is the only Republican candidate against the war in Iraq. Think about it! He is the only Republican who can attract a great amount of the moderate voters. Every single day more and more people turn against the war in Iraq. Does anyone really think that moderate voters will vote a pro-war Republican over a Democrat.

A anti-Iraq war candidate is definitely going to win, whether it is Ron Paul, Hillary, or Barack.

So Republicans have a choice:

-To elect an anti-Iraq war candidate who supports higher taxes (Democrats)

-To elect an anti-Iraq war candidate who supports LOWER income taxes for ALL Americans (Ron Paul)

Answer 7

Ron Paul's campaign either must've hired paid posters or somehow brainwashed a handful of folks . He's not even a 'bump' on the Richter Scale of polling .

Besides , we need Security . Touting a candidate as a 'constitutional protector' is fine , but usually that's a given in a candidate anyway . Usually . I also think that 'some' of the people calling themselves Libertarians are only doing that to 'feel special' or unique . Nationwide polls indicate very few who call themselves Libertarians , but on Answers you'd think the number was astronomical . Only goes to prove that there are hypocrites in all the parties.. . Democratic , Republican , and Libertarian .

Answer 8

im slave to neither democrat or republican party. what i find interesting about your post is that you have managed to slam ron paul for having a copy of the constitution on him all the time. is that the best you can do? your constitution is being shredded by our current government and no one is protecting america from that happening. with so many villians on either side of the isle involved in scandle and corruption on one level or another, and currently running for president, your target is ron paul for loving our constitution? he is most likely the safest to the right and obama to the left. clinton, gulliani, definate no,no. im currious to know who you do endorse as a good and SAFE choice for america. just checked out you blog, clinton huh? grab the popcorn, watch these videos and learn a thing or two about the clintons.

Answer 9

I love all Conservatives but didnt Paul try to put some of the blame of terrorism on us? That is ludacrous and unforgivable!

Answer 10

Yes! Quite frankly, I view him as a person very upset about the current "affairs" of this administration - and, see no real substance in his opinions - except for a good deal of anger - like the rest of us seeking change in the direction of our country!