Why would Ron Paul double-speak about healthcare?

Question

I am sorry to inform you of this major hole in the Ron Paul revolution and slightly embarrassed because I fell for all the Ron Paul revolution too. I think it is important to hold each candidate to their promises but I found a major flaw in his story. He says his healthcare plan is all about taking deductions and credits on income taxes to counter the high cost of healthcare but didn't he say that he also wants to do away with the IRS.
Either he is lying about the IRS thing or he is lying about his plan for healthcare. Which is it and what else is he lying about?

Answer 1

Not sure that this classifies as "double-speak". Hillary supporting drivers licenses for illegal aliens before being against it, is classic double speak.

Ron is definitely guilty of not clarifying his positions and how he would accomplish his goals. However, in comparison to the other candidates, Ron has been given very little air time from the media to explain his methodology.

Would Ron be able to eliminate the IRS with a Democrat controlled congress? No. Would he be able to make realistic changes to the IRS (eg: eliminating guilty until proven innocent, draconian tax collection process, etc.)? Yes.

Most Americans can agree on that and would pressure Congress to forward legislation to him.

Answer 2

If you are getting conflicting answers, check your premises.

1. Ron Paul is getting rid of the IRS.
2. Ron Paul will give tax deductions for healthcare plans.

Let me elaborate on the premises above.

1. Ron Paul will get rid of the IRS, however, as a president, he can do this only with the approval of the congress because he is going by the constitution. He cannot do this without the support of the congress. So, until he can pass this resolution through the congress (the house and the senate), we will be stuck with the IRS.

2. While the resolution to remove the IRS is in voting by the congress, the IRS will still be able to tax you. So, while the IRS exists, you will be able to get higher tax deductions per Ron Paul's plan. If Ron Paul's resolution to dissolve the IRS passes the congress' approval, then the Federal income tax will be gone, and you will save some money which used to go to the IRS. However, although the FEDERAL income tax is gone, Ron Paul did NOT say ther will be absolutley NO taxes. You will still have to pay STATE income taxes, PROPERTY taxes, and SALES taxes, etc.

Therefore, Ron Paul is NOT lying. You may have misunderstood the way things work, but Ron Paul did not lie about the IRS or the healthcare tax deductions.

If there is a major hole in the Ron Paul's campaign, it is the lack of understanding of the system by the people. Ron Paul's campaign needs to fill that hole by educating people about how the system works.

Answer 3

Pauls healthcare plan is alot more than that. Here straight from his site. Read it carefully before you jump on say hillary bandwagon lol.

It is time to take back our health care. This is why I support:

Making all medical expenses tax deductible.
Eliminating federal regulations that discourage small businesses from providing coverage.
Giving doctors the freedom to collectively negotiate with insurance companies and drive down the cost of medical care.
Making every American eligible for a Health Savings Account (HSA), and removing the requirement that individuals must obtain a high-deductible insurance policy before opening an HSA.
Reform licensure requirements so that pharmacists and nurses can perform some basic functions to increase access to care and lower costs.

By removing federal regulations, encouraging competition, and presenting real choices, we can make our health care system the envy of the world once again.

Answer 4

As long as congress wants to keep this current system of taxation, we'll have it, so Paul's healthcare plan is based on the reality that the income tax will still be in place when he takes office. I don't think you were ever part of the Ron Paul Revolution or you'd know that. I'm not even a part of it, and I know that.

Answer 5

Ron Paul makes Reagan look like a socialist. Paul would nearly eliminate the federal govt. and all services. His philosophy is ominously similar to states' rights advocates.

The problem with the states doing everything is that we'll have two Americas; rich America, mainly the blue states, California and all of the New England states. Then there would be the poor states, the bible belt and southern states. Fact is the dixie democrats had much influence over the creation of the welfare state, and much tax money flows out of California, New York, and New England and goes to the southern and bible belt states. Ron Paul's America would result in tremendous poverty in the south and bible belt.

Ironically, I'm an Atheist Yankee, but I don't really want my fellow countrymen suffering across the south and the heartland.

Answer 6

ROFL Are you kidding? What candidate HASN'T used double-speak on an issue? I think you have a problem understanding what you hear. You can still have a reduced income tax and NOT have the IRS in operation. The IRS is corrupt on nearly every level and needs to be replaced with a more ethical system.

Answer 7

I thought he was quite obvious from the start. Now, if more people can wake up and smell the coffee we will see Ron Paul in his rightful place on the pantheon of Presidential candidates, dead last.

Answer 8

He is opposed to National Health insurance and choice. This makes unsuitable, though his stand on the war is good. I support kucinich

Answer 9

He doesn't think he can really get ANY of his ideas past congress.

Even becoming president, his wackyness would be a moot point.

Answer 10

Ron Paul is a blithering idiot.