If Ron Paul wants to win, he should answer EVERY question this way...
Submitted by wpsmithjr on Wed, 05/18/2011 - 00:12...at least every question about policy.
Examples:
"Dr. Paul, how do you feel about gay marriage?"
Dr. Paul, what's your position on the abortion issue?"
Dr. Paul, what would you do regarding the wars overseas?"
Dr. Paul, how do you feel, or what is your position on...BLAH BLAH??
Answer:
"Well, I may FEEL a certain way about ____, but it doesn't really matter how I feel or think about an issue. When it comes time for me to place a vote in Congress, I look at this..."
At which point he breaks out a handy pocket Constitution.
"I took an oath when I got elected to Congress about 35 years ago. I've taken that same oath countless times since then. That oath was to 'support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same'. I take that oath very seriously, because the Constitution was written so that, if followed, we would avoid the very situations we find in this country today. The bloated budget, the bloated military industrial complex, the catering to special interest, the loss of individual rights... all can be traced to Congress ignoring the intent of the Constitution."
"Every single vote I've ever taken has been based on a strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. People call me crazy or kooky sometimes for doing it, but that was what I was elected to do."
"I don't know what these other people are doing."
"So, to answer your question, the Constitution says.... BLAH, BLAH. Now, obviously we haven't been doing this, and it may be painful for a little while, but we need to at least move back in the direction of following our Constitution... limited government, low taxes, humble foreign policy, checks and balances, free markets and sound money. These are the ideas that made America great. It's these ideas that will make us a great nation once again. Elect me and it'll happen. I've got a 35 year track record to prove it."
Or something like that.
Why?
#1 It's true. People recognize the truth when they see it.
#2 It speaks to his impeccable integrity.
#3 It sets him apart.
#4 If he did it often enough, people would talk about it. It would make stories in the news media... where they could call him a kook again... but they are going to do that anyway. It would get some attention though, for sure.
#5 This is why we like RP in the first place.
#6 The Tea Party says they want people who will follow the Constitution... let's see if they mean it.
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I like it!
now we have to convince the rest of the nation that the Constitution/rule of law is far better than the 'mob-rule' perpetuated by the PTB as a first step to tyranny.
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Jobs, Jobs and more Jobs.... oh and lots of vetos
A Ron Paul president equals lots of VETOED spending bills and lots and lots of JOBS.
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So what office are you running for?
Instead of telling others what they should do, prove that it works first.
Free includes debt-free!
He told no one what to do
He did however make a strong case. I for one agree with his case. Are you a troll ?
or kill for tyranny ?
I don't understand your claim.
"he should answer EVERY question this way" from OP headline.
Dr. Paul has one several national elections. I wouldn't presume to tell him how he should answer.
Free includes debt-free!
I'm not running for any office...
...but I am a VOTER.
And I know how a lot of VOTERS think...especially in this day of politicians who say all the right things and then to do exact opposite after elected. (Obama for example.)
What attracted me, and plenty of other people, to Dr. Paul is his consistency and his principled integrity. I could tell he was telling me the truth and that he wasn't pandering for my vote. Then, after looking at his VOTING RECORD... I could tell he really meant what he said. He actually VOTED that way.
And, to be honest, sometimes his answers are a little weak. He tries to explain libertarian philosophy in 30 seconds, and sometimes it comes off rubbing people the wrong way... or it doesn't get the point across.
Fact of the matter is, most conservatives in this country realize that we got to this point by ignoring the constitution. The Tea Party platform mentions 2 basic things... fiscal conservatism and following the constitution. Dr. Paul is the ONLY congressman who keeps his oath to obey the constitution. This is why many of us like him.
Sorry if you think I have to be a winning candidate for office before I can offer a suggestion. And if you think Dr. Paul's campaign staff has all the answers... maybe you can tell me why he's not president already. He did only get about 10% of the vote last time, remember?
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I love the idea..I also think you should send it to him..(2 copies..1 for DC..1 for Tx) and send them registered..so you'll know who got it and when.
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He is, after all...
"...the Champion of the Constitution."
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Would be cool to hear him say
Would be cool to hear him say it and can't help but wonder how the public would react.
I agree......10 FOLD
He should pull out a copy of the Constitution on every interview...and with each answer he should point to it and say....That question is easy...how about we refer to the Constitution that says .......
Do it EVERY TIME!!! It should be his trade mark!!!
Bravo...
Good Input... Lets hope it gets to him or people on his campaign. Dr. Paul, It's time to start being on the offense and not he the defense of your positions! You dont have to defend the idea of freedom, You just have to expose it!
That's what I hear when he speaks
even though he doesn't say those words, that's what I hear..
Mathew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Pretty much -
he's about the only congressman/rep. who understands that he's the voice of the constitution & constituents...
Obama = O.ne B.ig A.ss M.istake A.merica
Me too
but what do those who are not awake hear?