Why does it seem like every Ron Paul fan has an entirely different view of him from the next?
Ron Paul fans are tricky... some of them have very reasonable-sounding explanations for why they like him and others make statements that smack of bizarre conspiracy theories.
If his platform is based on being the opposite of Bush, then why doesn't he run as a democrat or independant?
What stances make him a Republican?
2007-12-11 05:27:24 · 21 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
ron paul is to the republican party what the Blue dogsa re to the democratic party- a liar and a hypocrite who doesn't have the moral intwegrity to join the party of his convictions. he has more power and prestige as a republican than he would ever have as a Libertarian, his true home. He is so far to the right he is almost a liberal.
2016-05-23 01:58:04 · answer #1 · answered by cornelia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He doesn't disagree with all of the Republican positions on many issues. Many Republicans are trying to distance themselves a bit from a highly unpopular president. That does not make them Democrats or Independants.
Paul is pro border-control, pro-life, and free trade proponent.
Here's a list of some of his positions:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Ron_Paul#Free_trade.2C_not_managed_trade
2007-12-11 05:39:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mike 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He doesn't think the IRS is a good idea. He doesn't want centralized government. He thinks government wastes Your (and My) money. He's against too much tax. AND he's a Conservative. That makes him a lot more Republican than Democrat. And he recognises there's no way in hell an independant can become President under today's system.
2007-12-11 05:33:36 · answer #3 · answered by namsaev 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
What makes Rudy Guiliani a Republican? Both Rudy and Ron are Republicans in name only.
Rudy is a flaming democrat and Ron is a utopian libertarian in Republican clothing.
Mitt Romney is the best candidate and best man for President.
2007-12-11 05:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
You misunderstand. You are used to social conservatives who are political liberals. Just do a bit of research. Political conservatives are interested in smaller fed. government, which Ron Paul is. Less foreign involvement, which Ron Paul is. Lower taxes and lower government spending, yet another check for Ron Paul.
You can find more if you research for yourself. Try reading Ron Paul's book, you can download it for free.
http://www.dailypaul.com/node/23
2007-12-11 05:38:11 · answer #5 · answered by <Sweet-Innocence> 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The problem isn't so much that he's a republican it's that the current republicans don't even resemble true republicans, their party has been hijacked by neocons, these are not republicans. Ron Paul believes in less government interference in our lives, less interference in other countries business and belives in fiscal responsibility, these are republican ideas.
2007-12-11 05:35:30 · answer #6 · answered by Ktcyan 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Who cares? He's the only guy out there talking about the things that REALLY need to be fixed in America.
He's the only guy who goes head to head with Ben Bernanke and tells it like it is about the Federal Reserve Board.
He's the only guy who had stuck to his guns on the issues since he began serving the public, rather than changing his stance to suit his political aspirations.
2007-12-11 05:34:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Ron Paul is a hoot talking about "elites" ruining the country. Thing is, I agree with him about junking NAFTA, but the guy is definitely not Presidential.
2007-12-11 05:31:30 · answer #8 · answered by URAHillbillyskank 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
His stance doesn't make him one. His choice on the application makes him one. He thought it was his best shot at getting elected. If he doesn't get the nomination, he will run as a 3rd party candidate.
He does have the stance of less government that coincides with the Republican party. That alone would get him kicked out of the Dems.
2007-12-11 05:30:15 · answer #9 · answered by Bob K 2 · 6⤊ 3⤋
Paul is a social conservative.
Also, he is a "traditional" Republican, while Bush is a "neo-conservative", they are very different, but neither is a Democrat.
2007-12-11 05:31:57 · answer #10 · answered by Wundt 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋