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I would hope that he IS for drilling in ANWR. As a life-long Alaskan who has actually been to ANWR, I can assure everyone here that there is plenty of room for wildlife and oil drilling to co-exist. Modern drilling techniques leave such a small foot print that the surrounding land and wildlife would not be affected in any noticeable way. Drilling for oil in America is a good way to help reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
Government is not the solutions. Government is the problem.

When land is owned by the federal government, any use violates the sensibilities of a large number of taxpayers. Further, the government is never held liable for the damage it causes, because it of sovereign immunity.

A Paul administration might well sell the reserve (which is absolutely gigantic and needn't ALL be kept free of drilling to continue to be great for wildlife) in order to help pay old people their Social Security while allowing the young to opt out. Environmental groups may fundraise to acquire the reserves (as does Ducks Unlimited and the Audobon Society), and under that control, will then decide to what extent they'll allow limited drilling while maintaining the goal of preservation of the organization. Obviously, if there is an EXTRAORDINARY benefit in terms of the oil, it will be worth the while of an oil company to acquire it, yet even they don't want lousy publicity (especially since they will no longer have a government buddy to subsidize and protect them), and will undoubtedly do what they can to work with environmental organizations for the greenest solution. But don't assume they'll win: if the benefits are limited and the damage great, the market winner will be the environmental groups.

Keep in mind that oil drilling ANYWHERE isn't an especially appealing thought, and when the wealth of the world permits it, people will be more willing to make the sacrifices necessary to do away with it as a fuel source. Of course, alternatives, whether nuclear or fuel cells or something else that is non-polluting, will become more viable since the Paul administration will remove the limitations on private lawsuits against polluters.

Well, drilling is not ideal. It is too bad that it has to be a possibility. But, what are the alternatives? Empire building and wars to ensure an oil supply from the middle east? That's certainly not the answer. We need oil. Think about everything that you have that is made from it. If we are going to become less dependent on middle eastern oil, we need to locate our own supplies. That is why drilling in the Arctic is important.
We need to look into the environmental impact. I truly believe it can be done with minimal impact on the wildlife there. I love the outdoors and nature but I am not unrealistic. I spend my free time camping and hiking and kayaking in every wild place I can. But oil is not just for "gas guzzling SUVs." Think of all of the plastic that we use for everything. That has to come from somewhere until we know how to make it from something else.
Even more reason to get hemp growing legalized.
Take care and pray for Ron Paul.
Laura Hatton

which is better... drilling there... or tearing a hole in our environment with unending, fossil fuel burning wars to protect oil in the middle east...

you decide.... :)

whats wrong with drilling for oil up there?/ shoulda done it along time ago.. oil wouldn't be as high in price as it is!

You’re right Jane, huge. And it went well to boot…

Instead of what Fox did, which was to have Rick Perry on, endorsing someone else...same show as Ron, then throwing it in his face, while Leno had Paul-friendly people on hand. Very nice.

Only call them out, if it hasn't already been done.
Otherwise do your best to ignore it / comment on other threads that are positive and below it. etc. If you are going to call them out, check the 'home page' and if its getting near the bottom of the list - refrain. And when the [troll] bumps it up again, or someone who isn't exactly observant does - then post.

These people are a menace. And measures are being put in place to rectify the situation - just take solace that to most of us, it becomes obvious pretty quickly who the trolls are. =D (intelligence) something these guys lack.. so don't feel down, they are here - feel good that they are [we're a threat - and they know it] They choose not to support their own candidates [nothing to support] instead they try to bring our revolution down... But they fail, and they fail miserably... ONWARD we march to Washington...

See you at the inauguration..

It's the same one as yesterday...
JMR

so... i´ve been trying to convert my family... one member at time. i asked my dad if he knew who ron paul was... his answer was ¨"he´s the republican that´s been winning all the debates right?"

"yes dad, that´s right!"

my dad´s a channel flipper when it comes to watching tv, so he´ll watch the debates, sports (golf, tennis, football, baseball), and news simultaneously.

point is... no matter what old school media pushes (MSM) it didn´t work. the ticker at the bottom of each republican debate is what my father believed. so good work to u all that voted in each debate.

he promised to watch the tonight show clip. i can´t wait to see what he thinks of it.

That is so cool about your dad. This Jay Leno thing is HUGE!!! Cannot overstate the impact this ONE appearance is having and is going to have on the campaign. There are still a LOT of people who don't know about Ron Paul or don't know what he's about. People aren't against him they simply DON'T KNOW.

This Freedom Express is really gonna pick up steam now...choochoo, ALL ABOARD.

Nothing personal, but it made me chuckle to see someone named "Pizza God" calling someone fat, hehe. :-D

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“Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.” --John Quincy Adams

That is awesome that my grandfather had more signs at the Dem debates than the dems. Thanks for the link to that pic.

Matt Pyeatt

I woulda loved to hear what all those people at msnbc werethinking when those Ron Paul revolution signs were in the background at the democratic debate.. that was huge advertising! and to damn funny!!!
Ron Paul in 08!

OMG..... LOOK AT THOSE SIGNS AT THE DEMOCRATIC DEBATE! I'M BUSTIN A GUT HERE.. LOVE SEEIN IT GETTING STUCK TO THE MAN!!!
LMAO...WE ARE EVERYWHERE! THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.... RON PAUL!

John Lydon was always the singer for "Anarchy". Sid Vicious was always the "volatile" member. Sex Pistols and Ron Paul together on stage-that's history. I was at the rally outside of the NBC Studio this afternoon. Dr. Paul came by and stayed with the supporters for at least half an hour. Lew Rockwell was there, too. What a day! YouTube videos soon.

"There's a risk of that!" And the risk gets bigger by the day.