April 12, 2008
Ron Paul addresses Nashua NH Telegraph 11-07-07 Part 5
Ron Paul spoke with the editorial board of The Nashua Telegraph Nov 7, 2007. 60 minutes.
Posted with permission, courtesy of The Nashua Telegraph.
www.nashuatelegraph.com
Topics covered: economy, abortion, immigration, stem cell research, Iraq war, Iran, Afghanistan, foreign policy, nation building, the monetary system and destruction of the dollar, 911-what he would have done different, civil liberties, open government and privacy, ethics in government, marijuana and the war on drugs-legalization, Alternative energies (ethanol, hemp, solar, nuclear)-free market solutions, health care, homeschooling and private education, corrupt government, the primary system
On the issues:
IRAQ WAR: Only Republican member of Congress to vote against war in 2002 and would withdraw all U.S. troops in three to six months.
IMMIGRATION REFORM: Supports strengthening borders with more federal patrols and enforcing laws against employers who hire illegal aliens. Opposes guest worker or any form of amnesty to the 12 million people who got here illegally.
HEALTH CARE: Supports free market solutions such as health savings accounts and transitioning a refundable tax credit so more families can afford health-care coverage; voted to let citizens buy and bring cheaper drugs from Canada into the U.S.
EDUCATION: Voted against No Child Left Behind; supports $3,000 tax credit for families who participate in school choice. Opposes school vouchers as philosophically that means other taxpayers are subsidizing another family's schooling. He supports home schooling.
FEDERAL BUDGET/TAXES: During 19-year congressional career, Paul said he's never voted for a bill to raise taxes and voted against most federal budget spending bills. Would dismantle the Internal Revenue Service, repeal the federal income tax and is open to a national sales tax in its place, but only if the Congress made deep cuts in federal spending first.
ABORTION: Has an anti-abortion voting record, but opposes a constitutional amendment to ban abortion and instead favors letting states restrict the procedure as they see fit. Urges supporters to contend the federal judiciary that outlaws abortion restrictions lacks jurisdiction to take up the issue.
GLOBAL WARMING: Restrictions on pollution should be done at the state rather than federal level. He favors federal tax credits for research of alternative energy sources and says expansion of nuclear power is a "safe, clean" way to cut back use of fossil fuels.
GAY MARRIAGE: Would let the states set restrictions on marriage and voted against federal Defense of Marriage Act in 2004. Says marriage is a religious institution, but would not oppose states issuing licenses that recognized the union of same-sex partners.
STEM-CELL RESEARCH FUNDING: Supports expansion of research, but opposes federal funding for it.
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Comments on Ron Paul addresses Nashua NH Telegraph 11-07-07 Part 5 »
Ron Paul's answers on the economics of commodities are brilliant.
GENAU! Hoffentlich, gewinnt Ron Paul. Noch nicht fuer den USA, aber fuer die ganze Welt. Ohne Ron Paul sieht die Zukunft schlecht aus.
I know I know, the Destruction of Tapes! Nicely done. he for tells the future - that makes 3
Americans believe that the war on drugs should end. Not only has it wasted hundreds of billions of dollars, but it has destroyed the lives of the sick and the innocent. It's time to take our country back. Tell your friends and family to vote for Ron Paul in order to restore the Bill of Rights in the primaries.
I couldn't agree more. I've been following him since Feb. Snippets here and there, sound bites, a few minutes in the debates.I suspected this is what he would say. So it was good to hear it actually confirmed.
You know Ron Paul is not a genius yes he is smart but he just uses common sense with the original intent of the creators of this government and he is very good at applying these concepts to our current time. That is what is genius.
Why did we not elect this man in 1988?! This man is brilliant in his common sense. If Ron Paul becomes President, I would actually become patriotic again. This country would, without a doubt, become a better place. It would be fair. Please vote for Ron Paul!! Anyone and Everyone.
Ron Paul's my choice just because he don't spend $500 on a Tie or suit. He's a real man and dont need to scoff at people of lower class like the other rich plastic Rep runningmates.
Amazing, Ron Paul tells it like it is. He is the complete opposite of political double-speak. I don't agree with everything he says, but he is certainly the best candidate for president. He is honost and has incredible integrity. He will bring government back under the power of the people, not the special interests.
Ich wünsche mir, dass es noch mehr solche ehrlichen Menschen in den USA gibt und Dr. Ron Paul die Wahlen gewinnt.
'They', Fox (Rupert Murdoch) already HAS endorsed Clinton- he's donated large to the campaign!
Just goes to show you, there's no distinction between the reigning families of American politics, Bush/Clinton. Sad, so very, very sad.
Go RON PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Uh, since you know so much about Ron Paul you might want to address him as DOCTOR not Mr.
The Tea Party money bomb, but… I hasten to advise, Dr. Paul's campaign needs the bucks way before that date. He just sent an advisory email to everyone to thank them for the spirit of 12/16 but if you really want to help win Iowa and NH send money today Nov 20th.
Why do I rarely see interviews like this. Just sitting down having a cup of coffee (or water for them?) and simply discussing your views and making sure everyone understands the position clearly. No flip floping later in the media or whatever cause you know, you'd be a freakin liar. So yeah Id like to see more of these things.
This guy makes so much sense to me! Wow. Thanks for the video.
I thank God for Ron Paul's courage.
Hes the only politician with any real ethics
and concern for everyday people
Its hypocritical how the feds won't let someone have marjajuana for relief but they will let the drug companys run commercials on TV all day selling you prescriptions for anything under the sun and then take their campaign money.Ethics…NOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!
wow - truely amazing man
Day 2 and 6,200 views PART V
woo, glad he mentioned hemp. Where's the fucking sense in making that illegal to grow? this guy is awesome
These journalists actual appear to be enjoying his intelligence. How can they not? This is by far the most informative and enjoyable interview to date. thank you SO MUCH for posting this.
Not too much he doesn't know. Isn't his candor and humility amazing? Not a pretentious bone in his body. What a wonderful human being.
The beauty part about his whole premise is that he (a President) shouldn't HAVE to know so much because there's relly very little they have to do with individuals problems.
is this true? send me the info… numbers emails! we'll fuck them over.