Ron Paul is the only candidate that has an unwavering record of defending our Constitution and addressing the problems that our country is facing. He had the foresight to predict and warn about the consequences throughout the years and the knowledge to put us back on the right track to restore our Constitutional Republic to be yet again a great nation.The rest do not have a record to stand that mirrors what they now say - Ron Paul does.
Barry Goldwater would never, ever vote for Ron Paul, for the same reason I refuse to; Foreign policy. Goldwater was completely opposite from Ron Paul on foreign policy. Strong foreign policy was one of his key issues when he ran for president. Also, who gives a fuck what Goldwater Jr. says, Ron Reagan Jr. is a Liberal, children are their own person, not a clone of their famous parents.
I would have to imagine Barry Goldwater wouldve supported the war in iraq and afghanistan. But he would have mocked and mocked the Bush Administration and their awful war strategies which kept us in too long.
Forget about the Tea Party Barry Goldwater was the real thing when it came to Conservative Libertarianism because he was against both forms of "Big Government". The Socialist Democratic form of "Big Government" and the Conservative Authoritarian form of "Big Government" with limited Social Freedom. Unlike the Tea Party.
Whatever power anyone has over us will never violate our freedom as long as that relationship is voluntary. An employer only has power over someone as long as certain conditions are met and the employee can terminate that relationship at any moment. Our government has power over us and as long as we can terminate that relationship we will always be free. All authority has to be voluntary in order to maintain the freedom of its participants.
What ever happened to intelligent well spoken people in the GOP? I say it ended with Buckley in the 80's. I still can't get over how morons like Palin and hate mongers liek the talk radio crawd gain such followership without any brain power or original thought.
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Barry Goldwater is right, and Ron Paul is a good man. However, I believe that given the circumstances in 2009, I truly feel Barry's vote would go to Mitt Romney.
I know it. I love Ron Paul myself, I just can't help but feel, unforunately, that he is truly unelectable. Especially with such a large amount of Spendo-crats in Congress and House.
I really think Mitt Romney is the right person to lead this Country. I will be voting for Romney in 2012, and I hope you do the same friend:)
@AmericanValues321 Romney care is great, even though it wasn't exactly what Romney wanted. It's supported by over 70% of Massachusetts, and it works. What about him saving the Olympics, Dominoes, Brookstone, Accuride, Sports Authority, Artisan Entertainment, etc etc..?.
He would save America too! Conservative rhetoric isn't going to save this Country. Action and compramise, however, is a good start...
@brian8793 1st of all Romneycare is an epic failure being one of the main factors in Mass. fiscal disaster. It wouldn't surprise me if 70% MASS. citizens support a universal health care program...
Buddy saving America is a lot different than running dominoes...The simple fact is the only thing different between Romney and Obama is where they want government to grow..
@AmericanValues321 We are talking about a man who as Mass. Governor was pro choice pro abortion and pro amnesty while a couple years down the road running for president he changed his position on all those issues...I know exactly what a Romney term would look like...More war-higher deficits-higher taxes-more federal government expansion -more of the same...
@AmericanValues321 That's funny because I've changed my position on those issues over the years myself. He never broke any promises to Massachusetts, and he wouldn't to the American people.
Mitt said that Romney care wasn't for every State. He said that a similar plan could be established IF THE STATES AGREED.
If Mitt Romney doesn't get the GOP nomination, I'm voting for Barry or Hillary out of spite.
@brian8793 Its not necessarily him changing positions on those issues that bother me, its the politically convenient manner in which he changed them that bugs me..Romney is nothing but political establishment brass...you wouldn't be voting for Barry or Clinton out of spite..you would be voting for one of them because at the end of the day they and Romney float in the same boat and aren't that much different..I'm not saying I nvr made mistakes at the booth..I surely have..
@AmericanValues321 Come on man, what are you talking about? Romney disagrees with just about everything that comes out of Obama and Clinton's mouth. Again, I hardly think The Heritage Foundation and The NRA would support someone that was on par with those Socialist you just mentioned.
Ron Paul is great, but he is NEVER GOING TO BE PRESIDENT. I'de like to see him in there, but I live in the real world.
@brian8793 Only my personal opinion and everybody is entitled to their own..but he isn't even close to second best....By the way the N.R.A. is supporting Chuck Shumer....take that for what you will.
@AmericanValues321 Shumer has no chance, but your right about having the choice. I wish Ron Paul the best of luck, and he would be the only candidate, other than Mitt Romms, that I would be happy voting for.
The N.R.A. has supported Mitt in the past, is all I was trying to say. Goodnight : )
@brian8793 Romney would be to worried about saving face to be able to save America..the fact of this matter being what this country needs is a shift of cultural thought...Comprise got us where we are today on the edge of true economic disaster...I do not by any means have all the answers..but I do know this MITT ROMNEY WILL DO NOTHING YOU HAVEN"T SEEN BEFORE
@AmericanValues321 Yeah right, he already has done something I haven't seen before; He's talked about the family as being the most important part of our society, and he's SPOT ON!
He also speaks perfect French and a lot of Spanish. That's another thing you haven't seen before. The man is a genius, has an awesome family, and has proven himself time and time again to be an exceptional leader.
@brian8793 Yep Barry Goldwater Jr endorsed and campaigned for Ron Paul. My "I support Ron Paul" tshirt started a conversation with a guy whos friend overheard us and since I praised Barry Goldwater he gave me a original campaign lapel pin. It turned out to be Barry Goldwaters great grandson. Awesome! I wear the pin on the shirt
@brian8793 Mitt Romney the democrat flip-flop? The socialist spender? The governor of Mass. whom pushed socialized health-care for Mass.? Goldwater would have worked to throw his ass out of the Republican party. Do a bit more reading into what you're talking about.
@manmanguy Whatever pal. You vote for your candidate(mythical character who lives amongst the Hobitt's, and will magically appears in 2012), and I'll vot for mine(Proven successful businessman and Governor) His hair alone should get him in there.
If Mitt Romney becomes President, he's going to be damn good at it. He knows who to fire, and who to hire. He's the BEST at it. He is very perceptive and bipartisan. He would get more DONE than any other President we've ever had....
@LaughingMage No he's not. He can not win. Supporting him is a waste of time. If you don't like either candidate, then your going to have to pick the lesser of two evils.
That's what big boys do in life. They make decisions, they're don't GRIPE and complain, they make the best of the cards their dealt.
@fisharecoming@fisharecoming Did you read my other messages? I love Goldwater and Paul. I think they are right, but UN-ELECTABLE.
I wish it weren't the case, but a man has to accept the cards given, and make the most out of them. Mitt Romney can get elected. He is as smart as they come, and he is honest. He wants less Government, but he realizes that we have to work with The SPENDO-crats in order to acheive it. I know, BUMMER...
@brian8793 A flip flop like Romney? Mr. Obamacare lite? What part extremeism in the defense of liberty is the only vice Don't you understand? RON PAUL 2012! ROmney is a political whore, doing what's ever gets him in office seriously you have to be a complete idiot t actually believe in what your saying. Your parents must not only of dropped you as a baby but through against the wall and ground pound you.
The real sadness is that this speech was made 45 years ago and we have only become worse as a nation. Slavery occurs when the citizens allow a citizen government to usurp power and become vehicle for the rights of the collective instead of the rights of the individual. This modern slavery is force fed to the people despite the obvious objections. Read your new healthcare proposal and see the new ways your government is about to control your lives.
While I understand Goldwater's frustrations with Johnson, I disagree with much of what he says here.
How was the black struggle for civil rights, which included plenty of students, both Southern blacks and Northern whites, where young people were putting their lives on the line (and at times losing them), so that all Americans could have more freedom and democracy, show "aimlessness amongst our youth"?
EyeLean, you use the term "aimless" where it serves your own ethical goal. Not withstanding, Goldwater voted yes on every single civil rights act until the act of 1964, because by '64 these "acts" approached a means by which the fed gov't could pursue its own wicked ends vs "we the people." Your argument here is collegiate circa 1964, yet not very construcitve circa 2009.
Speaking of 2009: I WOULD REMIND YOU THAT EXTREMISM IN THE DEFENSE OF LIBERTY IS NO VICE ;-)
Talk about "not very constructive"! Your tone here is very condescending and self-righteous. You have no idea what my "ethical goal" is.
In fact, in this particular context I do not have one.
I am well aware of Goldwater's support for prior civil rights legislation. I was commenting only on a phrase from this speech, which has nothing to do with any legislation.
I happen to be an admirer of Goldwater's. That doesn't mean I can't disagree with a phrase from one of his speeches. It was a simple observation. Why is that unacceptable to you?
Admittedly it does sound a lot like a mere talking point although aspects of conservative ideology take the view that welfare removes the incentive to work and destroys ambition.
Maybe it was a reference to youth in general and not just their educated elite.
Would that be a fair assessment? - My view is that when "youth" is spoken of in current political discourse, it's a referent to students rather than say a 20 year old who's chosen this path. - No political capital in them I'd imagine.
the aimlessness is still seen today, some wear pants around their ankles to the mall others wear wife beaters to court.(if you see color in that, its a projection, there is no color line forit) for every youth with a clear goal and their head on straight he wasnt talking about, you can point at 2 or 3 that he was. to parse a general statement is to miss the point when it is true.
personal cars and the freedom they provide is a passion of america,not all of us, but it is still true.
Amen! Where are the Goldwater's of today? We need individuals who bring a conscience to the process of public policy making. It's ok to have diversity of thought if that thought is backed by conscience. It seems like a tough idea for people to comprehend today and that might explain why the political process is full of pandering.
You don't know that. That is what Johnson said and Johnson ruined this country! The Great Society?!?! My ass! Liberal presidents all fail! You can't name one who was ever great! hahahaha
There are plenty of legitimate arguments that could be made agaisnt the people and policies you cite here. You do not touch on any. You spout pure propaganda - useless.
I highly doubt that the books you read are as objective as you think they are.
Which is too bad. Conservatism needs clear heads just now, and you're not even making the slightest effort.
Propaganda? What the hell are you talking about? Name one legitimate argument. I am as conservative as you can get. Don't give me that clear head shit.
Goldwater lost in the presidential election of 1964, they thought he would start a nuclear war with the Russians which was all a scheme and they ended up voting for the Vice-President of Kennedy.
Barry Goldwater, like Ron Paul COULD have saved America. My hat is off to BOTH of those two great American patriots. Too bad, the American sheeple were too stupid to see it.
Even better yet: NOBODY for President. Disband the federal government. The Congress only wreaks havoc on our economy and liberties, and they are about to be completely out of power after they get done DESTROYING the economy altogether. Can't have a government without an economy. So how about we shut the federal government down and decentralize BEFORE the Congress completely destroys us.
@libertyeconomics I have an even simpler idea. ABOLISH ALL POLITICAL PARTIES!!!! That way, the robotic "vote for my party" would stop. People don't even know the poisitions of the people they're putting into our highest elected offices. If political parties were abolished, you would have to know who you were voting for.
Who is "him?" Barry Goldwater was NOT elected in 64, much less 68 when he wasn't even in the contest. He did get elected as a U.S. Senator. Do you mean people were stupid to have NOT elected him?
Goldwater rocks. The Republicans have abandoned small government principles. Register and vote Libertarian. Reject the status quo. Reject the two-party system.
Hi, I'm not American but am Libertarian. My question to you would be, is Bob Barr really a Libertarian?ooking at his voting record I would say no! I would be uncomfortable voting for him were I American.
Barry really did rock. I worked on his campaign in 64' and it was magic. Reagan was his opening speaker and really worked up the crowd. I wish Ronny would have remained a "Goldwater Republican"....we see the results of all the deregulation, especially now. It might be said that Reagan bet the US economy......and lost. String the bastards up.
Too bad Goldwater's fear of the Republican Party came true after the early 80's....religious right wingers controlling the party. Let's not forget to mention Evangelicals carry the Republican vote.
Goldwater JR vouched for Ron Paul though....is Paul anywhere close to his father???
You are on target but you are missing the bulleye. The evangelicals gave us Reagan but they also fell for that BigGovt lying scumbag named Huckebee. The real problem is the big govt wing of the Repub party. The gave us Nixon, Ford, Bush41/43 and now McCain. They now firmky control the Repub party and I fear for our country. The only nice thing I can say about them is they are less bad than the Dems...
Ha! The demo's are a whole different ballgame. They might as well just merge with socialist party since they want to change everybody's daipers in exchange for high taxes. God forbid you live the American dream with a Democrat in office. The high corporate tax idea, which I call it the "They can afford it anyway" mentality is pathetic.
Every politician has a degree in law, nobody has any damn business experience or economics skills anymore.
Why can't we just have a non-partisan representative that actually has a chance? it's all a sea of absolute failure as far as the eye can see right now.
Sadly there will always be political party representation. Theres been only 5 political parties in our history, Federalists, Whig, Rep, Demo, and Demo-Rep (before they parted ways). All of the third parties are waaaay far left or waaaay far right.
Let's not forget independents can't even vote the primaries. It's just the way it is and nothing we can do about it.
What the Trilateral Commission intends is to create a worldwide economic power superior to the political governments of the nationstates involved. As managers and creators of the system, they will rule the future." U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater in his l964 book: With No Apologies.
The Trilateral Commission is intended to be the vehicle for multinational consolidation of the commercial and banking interests by seizing control of the political government of the United States. The Trilateral Commission represents a skillful, coordinated effort to seize control and consolidate the four centers of power political, monetary, intellectual and ecclesiastical.
Goldwater was a great candidate. He was just given an impossible electoral battle to conquer. Ron Paul is the only Goldwater style Republican in the race. Let's hope he can take it to McCain at the Convention and get the party to start behaving like Conservatives again.
The American people elected that piece of crap LBJ instead Goldwater.... The battle of the soul of the Repub party continues to be fought between the big govt Rockerfeller bluebloods and the conservatives. With Bush43 and McCain, the conservatives are losing the battle. I fear for the American dream of liberty and individualism.....
...he talks so much sense, didnt really know that much about him..only what our marxist history teacher told us...you can imagine...until i looked what his views were about race and gay rights bang on with them, and i was wavering about abortion and but i totlally agree with him..really really talented guy, hope i can be like him...and so funny, check out the quotes!!
Well, I have to admit that I voted for Bush. Had the Dems nominated a real American (i.e. Joe Lieberman, I might have switched, but would never trust the armed forces to the likes of Jean Francois Kerry.
Is there anyone like him who can save us from the idiocy being foisted upon us? This could one election that is wide open for a Conservative 3rd party to upset the applecart.
i shudder to think what goldwater would think of his party now, dominated by the religious right he so despised. the republican party of now is not the party he fought for
that's exactly right fiddlenut24 :( a point I've made for years. He is the father of modern conservatism in America and neither he nor Reagan were religious extremists like the current administration.
Barry Goldwater,like Ronald Reagan,was a true conservative. I'm a political science major and Goldwater is viewed as the father of modern American conservatism, the belief that government should NOT BE INVOLVED in people's LIVES even when we don't like those people (IE gays, blacks, jews, etc) Reagan was dealing with a party that was being taken over by Christian fanatics but even he was nowhere CLOSE to Bush in his view of expanding governmnet, because he stood for less government interference.
Yes really...in what way is he conservative? I guess if you don't care about gun rights, illegal aliens, small government, free markets, and do like someone who's positions are already compromised. Everything in politics is a compromise, why would you start your side off with someone so close to the middle when the other side is so far left? We need an uncompromising conservative to vote for.
Ron Paul 08. wake up america. this is our chance to elect an amazing, real, intelligent, caring person to office. show the world we care!!! Ron Paul 08.
Being a young American citizen, I wish that our citizens could see the principles of true liberty like the Founding Fathers intended. This speech is an inspiration, as is the work of Ron Paul, those who fight for liberty. That is sadly a shortage today in American politics.
The only thing that I dislike about Goldwater is that he is pro-choice... other than that he is the kind of guy the GOP needs today. Goldwater would have continued the Iraq war and probably would have gotten the war over with by now and would be starting war against Iran. Though Bush has made mistakes with the War, he has been able to keep America safe from terrorist attacks since 9/11
Methinks Goldwaterwould have gone after Osama Bin Laden in Afghanistan/Pakistan and not be deterred by any neocon planned Iraq war deterring from the focus and that had nothing to do with 9/11, just like Ron Paul. Paul is also both conservative AND libertarian, like Goldwater. Other than Goldwater, he is pro-life. Goldwater's son has not only endorsed Paul in November 2007, he is now actively campaigning with Paul.
Do not be mistaken by Paul's mild-mannerdness and intellctual-calm approach/personality, he WILL act decisively, and use the right instrument at the right time, just like a good doctor does. The US has the strongest military force. The important thing is to work effective, you need a smaller govt. to concentrate on important things.
Goldwater Jr. isn't Goldwater Sr. Sons aren't always the same as the elders. Ron Reagan is a Liberal and Ronald Reagan is one of the Conservatives that defined the term. Goldwater Sr. is the kind of guy that would finish problems before they become problems, Ron Paul will never be. Sadam wanted to have Nukes Bill Clinton even stated that in his 98 State of the Union address. It is a good thing we got rid of the tyrant.
Goldwater would of been more aggresive against Iran, but at the same time would of had problems with social conservatives today in the GOP. Goldwater hier is Jeff Flake not Ron Paul. Ron Paul is isolationist and reactionary.
Ron Paul is not an islationist. Peace is not isolationism. Are we isolated from Canada because we aren't at war against Canada? Ron Paul is a non-interventionist. War only in national defense. I can think of no more conservative position than that, as history proves interventionism leads to the decay of liberty and economic destruction at home.
Why are you arguing politics on youtube? Both of you guys have your opinions and will not change them through here. I hope the best for the Republicans.
I am an Independent. I am throwing my support for either McCain or Edwards.
Last time I checked NO ONE was running for the White House in '74. What planet are you on? And Paul acts like he DISLIKES Reagan with the things he supports and says. Paul is afraid of terrorists and that's why he is anti war candidate. Paul doesn't believe in destroying the problem before it becomes a problem.
It is stupid how people are comparing Paul to Goldwater... there is no connection. Just cause Goldwater Jr endorsed Paul doesn't make Paul like Goldwater. Goldwater was a true conservative and Paul doesn't fit the bill. Paul is out of line with the Republican Party and with conservatives. His anti war message won't win votes cause the war is going well. Being against illegal immigration will win the presidency for the GOP.
You are right. Paul is unlike Goldwater in the sense that Paul is EVEN MORE devoted to free markets and liberty than was Goldwater, Sr. Paul certainly isn't a neoconservative. Paul is a genuine conservative: i.e., a paleoconservative.
Wow. A man who talks of fiscal responsibility, small federal government, strong DEFENSE is called "out of line with the Republican Party and with conservatives" while a flip-floping, mandatory healthcare signing,"you consult w/your attorneys" governor from TAXachusetts is endorsed.
You were kidding right? Cause it did make me laugh.
Would you seriously vote for a man who changes his political positions like most normal people change outfits instead of a man with a proven track record of zealously defending liberty for all Americans? You have got to be kidding me. Holidayhouse03 is right, I feel the same way as they do.
Ron Paul is the only candidate that has an unwavering record of defending our Constitution and addressing the problems that our country is facing. He had the foresight to predict and warn about the consequences throughout the years and the knowledge to put us back on the right track to restore our Constitutional Republic to be yet again a great nation.The rest do not have a record to stand that mirrors what they now say - Ron Paul does.
mrearlygold 1 month ago
Barry Goldwater would never, ever vote for Ron Paul, for the same reason I refuse to; Foreign policy. Goldwater was completely opposite from Ron Paul on foreign policy. Strong foreign policy was one of his key issues when he ran for president. Also, who gives a fuck what Goldwater Jr. says, Ron Reagan Jr. is a Liberal, children are their own person, not a clone of their famous parents.
AmericanUnrest 4 months ago
Barry Goldwater was a real Classical Conservative who was against all forms of Big Government
FRSFreeStatePlus 6 months ago
BS. Goldwater was a 33 degree mason in a Scotish Rite mason front. He was one of the many rats sent to destroy the rise of the "Old Right".
GodHatesPortugal 6 months ago
I'm glad that this fascist segregationist lost against LBJ in a landslide.
Atheist2006 7 months ago
moderation in the persuite of justice is no virtue
mzbvxf333 9 months ago 3
"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice"
-Probably the greatest line spoken by any politician in the last century.
Ron Paul 2012 - Long Live Liberty!
MinnesotaTwins24 9 months ago 5
Goldwater would never support the Romnunist!
Do you even look at his positions or so you just see a tall, smooth talking douchey "conservative" a la Hannity?
Romney would be the ultimate compromise of reason and integrity for elect-ability.
mptimoney 1 year ago
What might've been if this great man had been President. Victory in Vietnam, for certain.
mikecleona 1 year ago
I would have to imagine Barry Goldwater wouldve supported the war in iraq and afghanistan. But he would have mocked and mocked the Bush Administration and their awful war strategies which kept us in too long.
Willredd94 1 year ago
Forget about the Tea Party Barry Goldwater was the real thing when it came to Conservative Libertarianism because he was against both forms of "Big Government". The Socialist Democratic form of "Big Government" and the Conservative Authoritarian form of "Big Government" with limited Social Freedom. Unlike the Tea Party.
FRSFreeState 1 year ago
One of the most principled men to ever be in office.
bittergunowner12 1 year ago
Ron Paul has the same problem that Goldwater had.. Running vs Neocons and Progressives at the same time.. You can't win like that.
xMaXiMuSx 1 year ago
Whatever power anyone has over us will never violate our freedom as long as that relationship is voluntary. An employer only has power over someone as long as certain conditions are met and the employee can terminate that relationship at any moment. Our government has power over us and as long as we can terminate that relationship we will always be free. All authority has to be voluntary in order to maintain the freedom of its participants.
timbosforporn 1 year ago
What ever happened to intelligent well spoken people in the GOP? I say it ended with Buckley in the 80's. I still can't get over how morons like Palin and hate mongers liek the talk radio crawd gain such followership without any brain power or original thought.
dac8555 1 year ago
Goldy was just great
sandythebear 1 year ago
"Extremism, in the defense of Liberty, is no vice." The George W. Bush administration should learn something from that.
Hippocampectomy 1 year ago
Here in Arizona, Barry Goldwater is almost mythical. He's a LEGEND!
brian8793 2 years ago 21
I met Barry Goldwater, Jr.
libertyeconomics 2 years ago
Spent a few hours talking to him in a private suite in a hotel with about 6 other people.
libertyeconomics 2 years ago 3
@brian8793 Bro, he is a legend all over the US. Arizona should be very proud.
bull864 1 year ago
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Barry Goldwater is right, and Ron Paul is a good man. However, I believe that given the circumstances in 2009, I truly feel Barry's vote would go to Mitt Romney.
Just my opinion:)
brian8793 2 years ago
Well, you know that Barry Goldwater, Jr., endorsed Ron Paul, right?
libertyeconomics 2 years ago 8
I know it. I love Ron Paul myself, I just can't help but feel, unforunately, that he is truly unelectable. Especially with such a large amount of Spendo-crats in Congress and House.
I really think Mitt Romney is the right person to lead this Country. I will be voting for Romney in 2012, and I hope you do the same friend:)
brian8793 2 years ago
@brian8793 ROMNEY IS A FRAUD...
AmericanValues321 1 year ago
@AmericanValues321 No he's not. He's the man. His track record is flawless. He has been endorsed by the Heritage Foundation, and the NRA.
brian8793 1 year ago
@brian8793 His track record is WHAT? Lets begin with Romneycare
AmericanValues321 1 year ago
@AmericanValues321 Romney care is great, even though it wasn't exactly what Romney wanted. It's supported by over 70% of Massachusetts, and it works. What about him saving the Olympics, Dominoes, Brookstone, Accuride, Sports Authority, Artisan Entertainment, etc etc..?.
He would save America too! Conservative rhetoric isn't going to save this Country. Action and compramise, however, is a good start...
brian8793 1 year ago
@brian8793 1st of all Romneycare is an epic failure being one of the main factors in Mass. fiscal disaster. It wouldn't surprise me if 70% MASS. citizens support a universal health care program...
Buddy saving America is a lot different than running dominoes...The simple fact is the only thing different between Romney and Obama is where they want government to grow..
AmericanValues321 1 year ago
@AmericanValues321 We are talking about a man who as Mass. Governor was pro choice pro abortion and pro amnesty while a couple years down the road running for president he changed his position on all those issues...I know exactly what a Romney term would look like...More war-higher deficits-higher taxes-more federal government expansion -more of the same...
AmericanValues321 1 year ago
@AmericanValues321 That's funny because I've changed my position on those issues over the years myself. He never broke any promises to Massachusetts, and he wouldn't to the American people.
Mitt said that Romney care wasn't for every State. He said that a similar plan could be established IF THE STATES AGREED.
If Mitt Romney doesn't get the GOP nomination, I'm voting for Barry or Hillary out of spite.
brian8793 1 year ago
@brian8793 Its not necessarily him changing positions on those issues that bother me, its the politically convenient manner in which he changed them that bugs me..Romney is nothing but political establishment brass...you wouldn't be voting for Barry or Clinton out of spite..you would be voting for one of them because at the end of the day they and Romney float in the same boat and aren't that much different..I'm not saying I nvr made mistakes at the booth..I surely have..
AmericanValues321 1 year ago
@AmericanValues321 Today is a new day ~~~~>RON PAUL 2012!!!
AmericanValues321 1 year ago
@AmericanValues321 Like I said before, I like Ron Paul, and I bet Mitt Romney does too. However, Ron Paul can't win.
If not Ron Paul, would you say that Mitt is second best?
brian8793 1 year ago
@AmericanValues321 Come on man, what are you talking about? Romney disagrees with just about everything that comes out of Obama and Clinton's mouth. Again, I hardly think The Heritage Foundation and The NRA would support someone that was on par with those Socialist you just mentioned.
Ron Paul is great, but he is NEVER GOING TO BE PRESIDENT. I'de like to see him in there, but I live in the real world.
brian8793 1 year ago
@brian8793 Only my personal opinion and everybody is entitled to their own..but he isn't even close to second best....By the way the N.R.A. is supporting Chuck Shumer....take that for what you will.
AmericanValues321 1 year ago
@AmericanValues321 Shumer has no chance, but your right about having the choice. I wish Ron Paul the best of luck, and he would be the only candidate, other than Mitt Romms, that I would be happy voting for.
The N.R.A. has supported Mitt in the past, is all I was trying to say. Goodnight : )
brian8793 1 year ago
@AmericanValues321 Yep the only difference between Romney and Obama is were to grow government and how to grow it.
bittergunowner12 1 year ago
@brian8793 Romney would be to worried about saving face to be able to save America..the fact of this matter being what this country needs is a shift of cultural thought...Comprise got us where we are today on the edge of true economic disaster...I do not by any means have all the answers..but I do know this MITT ROMNEY WILL DO NOTHING YOU HAVEN"T SEEN BEFORE
AmericanValues321 1 year ago
@AmericanValues321 Yeah right, he already has done something I haven't seen before; He's talked about the family as being the most important part of our society, and he's SPOT ON!
He also speaks perfect French and a lot of Spanish. That's another thing you haven't seen before. The man is a genius, has an awesome family, and has proven himself time and time again to be an exceptional leader.
He's got my vote.
brian8793 1 year ago
@brian8793 Mitt Romney is a fraud. No sane conservative would support that power hungry socialist.
stater68 1 year ago
@stater68 Yur insane but I still love you : )
brian8793 1 year ago
@brian8793 Yep Barry Goldwater Jr endorsed and campaigned for Ron Paul. My "I support Ron Paul" tshirt started a conversation with a guy whos friend overheard us and since I praised Barry Goldwater he gave me a original campaign lapel pin. It turned out to be Barry Goldwaters great grandson. Awesome! I wear the pin on the shirt
cacapoopoo2327 1 year ago
@cacapoopoo2327 Awesome. Wear that pin with pride, they don't make em like Barry anymore.
brian8793 1 year ago
@brian8793 Mitt Romney the democrat flip-flop? The socialist spender? The governor of Mass. whom pushed socialized health-care for Mass.? Goldwater would have worked to throw his ass out of the Republican party. Do a bit more reading into what you're talking about.
manmanguy 1 year ago
@manmanguy Whatever pal. You vote for your candidate(mythical character who lives amongst the Hobitt's, and will magically appears in 2012), and I'll vot for mine(Proven successful businessman and Governor) His hair alone should get him in there.
If Mitt Romney becomes President, he's going to be damn good at it. He knows who to fire, and who to hire. He's the BEST at it. He is very perceptive and bipartisan. He would get more DONE than any other President we've ever had....
brian8793 1 year ago
@brian8793 By mythical candidate do you mean Ron Paul? He's very real. Very real.
LaughingMage 1 year ago
@LaughingMage No he's not. He can not win. Supporting him is a waste of time. If you don't like either candidate, then your going to have to pick the lesser of two evils.
That's what big boys do in life. They make decisions, they're don't GRIPE and complain, they make the best of the cards their dealt.
MITT ROMNEY
brian8793 1 year ago
@brian8793
I'd like to express my gratitude for your dragging our Republic down the two party shithole with your attitude.
Even if you don't think he's electable, don't choose the damn Rommunist.
mptimoney 1 year ago
@mptimoney Please. Mitt Romney is going to be President whether I voted or not. He is DA MAN.
brian8793 1 year ago
@brian8793 well why do you think that? he is almost a replica of Ron paul on issues. Romney is nothing like Goldwater. your opinion in uneducated.
fisharecoming 1 year ago
@fisharecoming @fisharecoming Did you read my other messages? I love Goldwater and Paul. I think they are right, but UN-ELECTABLE.
I wish it weren't the case, but a man has to accept the cards given, and make the most out of them. Mitt Romney can get elected. He is as smart as they come, and he is honest. He wants less Government, but he realizes that we have to work with The SPENDO-crats in order to acheive it. I know, BUMMER...
Peace!
brian8793 1 year ago
@brian8793 A flip flop like Romney? Mr. Obamacare lite? What part extremeism in the defense of liberty is the only vice Don't you understand? RON PAUL 2012! ROmney is a political whore, doing what's ever gets him in office seriously you have to be a complete idiot t actually believe in what your saying. Your parents must not only of dropped you as a baby but through against the wall and ground pound you.
wtfjaftw 8 months ago
In your heart, you know he's right.
herbs814 2 years ago 4
this same speech would be effective today, we still face the same problems. they havent been solved in 45 years
fiddlenut24 2 years ago
You're right, He may have well been speaking about the present. Its shocking how decades of liberal agenda have made no progress.
UShistoryX2 2 years ago
2:24
insAneTunA 2 years ago
The real sadness is that this speech was made 45 years ago and we have only become worse as a nation. Slavery occurs when the citizens allow a citizen government to usurp power and become vehicle for the rights of the collective instead of the rights of the individual. This modern slavery is force fed to the people despite the obvious objections. Read your new healthcare proposal and see the new ways your government is about to control your lives.
biki1121 2 years ago
Brilliant.
wcu80 2 years ago
While I understand Goldwater's frustrations with Johnson, I disagree with much of what he says here.
How was the black struggle for civil rights, which included plenty of students, both Southern blacks and Northern whites, where young people were putting their lives on the line (and at times losing them), so that all Americans could have more freedom and democracy, show "aimlessness amongst our youth"?
EyeLean5280 2 years ago
EyeLean, you use the term "aimless" where it serves your own ethical goal. Not withstanding, Goldwater voted yes on every single civil rights act until the act of 1964, because by '64 these "acts" approached a means by which the fed gov't could pursue its own wicked ends vs "we the people." Your argument here is collegiate circa 1964, yet not very construcitve circa 2009.
Speaking of 2009: I WOULD REMIND YOU THAT EXTREMISM IN THE DEFENSE OF LIBERTY IS NO VICE ;-)
Peace.
poetrychurch 2 years ago
Talk about "not very constructive"! Your tone here is very condescending and self-righteous. You have no idea what my "ethical goal" is.
In fact, in this particular context I do not have one.
I am well aware of Goldwater's support for prior civil rights legislation. I was commenting only on a phrase from this speech, which has nothing to do with any legislation.
EyeLean5280 2 years ago
I happen to be an admirer of Goldwater's. That doesn't mean I can't disagree with a phrase from one of his speeches. It was a simple observation. Why is that unacceptable to you?
And what does any of it have to do with 2009?
EyeLean5280 2 years ago
Admittedly it does sound a lot like a mere talking point although aspects of conservative ideology take the view that welfare removes the incentive to work and destroys ambition.
Maybe it was a reference to youth in general and not just their educated elite.
Would that be a fair assessment? - My view is that when "youth" is spoken of in current political discourse, it's a referent to students rather than say a 20 year old who's chosen this path. - No political capital in them I'd imagine.
fomastephanovitch 2 years ago
the aimlessness is still seen today, some wear pants around their ankles to the mall others wear wife beaters to court.(if you see color in that, its a projection, there is no color line forit) for every youth with a clear goal and their head on straight he wasnt talking about, you can point at 2 or 3 that he was. to parse a general statement is to miss the point when it is true.
personal cars and the freedom they provide is a passion of america,not all of us, but it is still true.
lukyll 2 years ago
dartaddict. your comments were removed so i can't really respond to that one. haha. sorry. haha
bolognamof 2 years ago
The greatest President the U.S. sadly never got to have. A personal inspiration.
JMartins1981 2 years ago
Amen! Where are the Goldwater's of today? We need individuals who bring a conscience to the process of public policy making. It's ok to have diversity of thought if that thought is backed by conscience. It seems like a tough idea for people to comprehend today and that might explain why the political process is full of pandering.
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dartaddict 2 years ago
You don't know that. That is what Johnson said and Johnson ruined this country! The Great Society?!?! My ass! Liberal presidents all fail! You can't name one who was ever great! hahahaha
bolognamof 2 years ago
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dartaddict 2 years ago
That is really funny. I said you couldn't name a great liberal president and you didn't! hahahaha
bolognamof 2 years ago
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dartaddict 2 years ago
Fine let's go down the list then shall we.
FDR-NEW DEAL?! Failure!
Lincoln-white supremacist and warmongerer
Teddy Roosevelt-Imperialist! way to meddlesome in foreign affairs
Clinton -he did not cause te surplus he just happened to be on the upswing of the boom.
JFK -spent too much and helped lead to the economic troubles of the seventies.
Stupid? Not!
I just read books that aren't written for a political agenda or based on ideology and not facts.
And the blowjob sounds wonderful!
bolognamof 2 years ago
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dartaddict 2 years ago
There are plenty of legitimate arguments that could be made agaisnt the people and policies you cite here. You do not touch on any. You spout pure propaganda - useless.
I highly doubt that the books you read are as objective as you think they are.
Which is too bad. Conservatism needs clear heads just now, and you're not even making the slightest effort.
EyeLean5280 2 years ago
Propaganda? What the hell are you talking about? Name one legitimate argument. I am as conservative as you can get. Don't give me that clear head shit.
bolognamof 2 years ago
You don't think very well.
EyeLean5280 2 years ago
Bring back the old politicians, we don't want any of these focus group driven wussies; that's why the country's fucked!
fomastephanovitch 2 years ago
Goldwater lost in the presidential election of 1964, they thought he would start a nuclear war with the Russians which was all a scheme and they ended up voting for the Vice-President of Kennedy.
mikeandgore 2 years ago
This guy is one of my personal heroes.
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Obama supporters will never get it
ChaoticSouls 2 years ago
A real visionary...Happy 100th
stopularno 2 years ago
Typical Obama supporter. Good show of bipartisanship there guy.
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Fuck Goldwater and his conservative followers. OBAMA!
bealio721 2 years ago
Barry Goldwater, like Ron Paul COULD have saved America. My hat is off to BOTH of those two great American patriots. Too bad, the American sheeple were too stupid to see it.
Joe Gresham
Kentucky
KyConfederate 2 years ago 6
Happy birthday Barry, Arizona loves you!!!!
bstew333 3 years ago 2
Powerful
Weygandt2112 3 years ago
HERE HERE!! -- HAPPY 100th AUH20!!
marcparella 3 years ago 2
Happy 100th birthday to the late Barry Goldwater!
tefisher1984 3 years ago 6
Goldwater is awesome! Of course, the Kool-Aid Kids of today want a Tiger Woods/Will Smith to be President because he is cool (and clueless).
brianpadraic 3 years ago 3
His image reminds me of Bob Barr.
MishuTaste 3 years ago
Id take a goldwater/Reagan ticket anyday over the trash we have to choose from. And I would make Ron Paule treasurey secretary
dan7509 3 years ago 14
Even better yet: NOBODY for President. Disband the federal government. The Congress only wreaks havoc on our economy and liberties, and they are about to be completely out of power after they get done DESTROYING the economy altogether. Can't have a government without an economy. So how about we shut the federal government down and decentralize BEFORE the Congress completely destroys us.
libertyeconomics 3 years ago 4
@libertyeconomics How decentralized do you mean? Are you implying an Randian society?
Seargent363 1 year ago
@libertyeconomics I have an even simpler idea. ABOLISH ALL POLITICAL PARTIES!!!! That way, the robotic "vote for my party" would stop. People don't even know the poisitions of the people they're putting into our highest elected offices. If political parties were abolished, you would have to know who you were voting for.
larsloveskirk 11 months ago
everytime i listen to this i get goosebumps
schwank167 3 years ago 3
"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice." woot
jessebickeldotcom 3 years ago 3
I amend the 68 to 64
710britt 3 years ago
What? Huh? Dude, Barry Goldwater ran and obtained the Republican Party nomination in 1964. NINETEEN SIXTY-FOUR.
libertyeconomics 3 years ago
In my life-time he is the greatest Politician ever we need him now.America was to stupid to elect him in 68 and in 08 he'd end up like Ron Paul
710britt 3 years ago
Who is "him?" Barry Goldwater was NOT elected in 64, much less 68 when he wasn't even in the contest. He did get elected as a U.S. Senator. Do you mean people were stupid to have NOT elected him?
libertyeconomics 3 years ago
Yes,I meant people were stupid not to elect Barry Goldwater
710britt 3 years ago
Oh but Goldwater won in 64...it just took 16 years to count the votes. Goldwater/Reagan 08!
TinaCL 3 years ago 4
a paul, gold water ticket would be my dream ticket :)
spawk1993 3 years ago 7
spawk:I agree Paul and Goldwater would be awesome but like you said a "dream ticket".The liberal media would go to DEFCON 1
710britt 3 years ago 2
LOL "theyd go to defcon 1" hahahah good one
UberSciFiNerd 3 years ago 3
Louisiana voters had a choice of Paul/Goldwater Jr. That's how I voted!
furburglar 3 years ago 3
the current Republican politicians are so stupid sounding compared to someone like this.
George W. Bush and Sarah Palin both sound like such boobs.
porkrind100 3 years ago 3
Awesome! Some of that was actually paraphrased from Cicero: "Extremism in the pursuit of liberty is no vice!"
brianpadraic 3 years ago
Goldwater rocks. The Republicans have abandoned small government principles. Register and vote Libertarian. Reject the status quo. Reject the two-party system.
BlueCarp 3 years ago 7
Hi, I'm not American but am Libertarian. My question to you would be, is Bob Barr really a Libertarian?ooking at his voting record I would say no! I would be uncomfortable voting for him were I American.
Broomeister 3 years ago 4
Barry really did rock. I worked on his campaign in 64' and it was magic. Reagan was his opening speaker and really worked up the crowd. I wish Ronny would have remained a "Goldwater Republican"....we see the results of all the deregulation, especially now. It might be said that Reagan bet the US economy......and lost. String the bastards up.
clarkewi 3 years ago
It's all been downhill since this speech. Now look where we are.
clarkewi 3 years ago
That was '64 and Johnson pushed Viet Nam ahead in a reckless manner.
brianpadraic 3 years ago
Goldwater also has another great quote about how the most important freedom is freedom from government does anyone have this
mossretard 3 years ago
Too bad Goldwater's fear of the Republican Party came true after the early 80's....religious right wingers controlling the party. Let's not forget to mention Evangelicals carry the Republican vote.
Goldwater JR vouched for Ron Paul though....is Paul anywhere close to his father???
eldiceuf 3 years ago 3
You are on target but you are missing the bulleye. The evangelicals gave us Reagan but they also fell for that BigGovt lying scumbag named Huckebee. The real problem is the big govt wing of the Repub party. The gave us Nixon, Ford, Bush41/43 and now McCain. They now firmky control the Repub party and I fear for our country. The only nice thing I can say about them is they are less bad than the Dems...
nlpjohn 3 years ago
Ha! The demo's are a whole different ballgame. They might as well just merge with socialist party since they want to change everybody's daipers in exchange for high taxes. God forbid you live the American dream with a Democrat in office. The high corporate tax idea, which I call it the "They can afford it anyway" mentality is pathetic.
Every politician has a degree in law, nobody has any damn business experience or economics skills anymore.
eldiceuf 3 years ago
Democrats are a party of bad ideas.
Republicans are a party of no ideas.
Why can't we just have a non-partisan representative that actually has a chance? it's all a sea of absolute failure as far as the eye can see right now.
Calistro 3 years ago 3
Sadly there will always be political party representation. Theres been only 5 political parties in our history, Federalists, Whig, Rep, Demo, and Demo-Rep (before they parted ways). All of the third parties are waaaay far left or waaaay far right.
Let's not forget independents can't even vote the primaries. It's just the way it is and nothing we can do about it.
eldiceuf 3 years ago
Read Conscience of a Conservative--- the most brilliant political manifesto since Thomas Paine's Common Sense.
dachuxing 3 years ago 2
What the Trilateral Commission intends is to create a worldwide economic power superior to the political governments of the nationstates involved. As managers and creators of the system, they will rule the future." U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater in his l964 book: With No Apologies.
killgreed 3 years ago
The Trilateral Commission is intended to be the vehicle for multinational consolidation of the commercial and banking interests by seizing control of the political government of the United States. The Trilateral Commission represents a skillful, coordinated effort to seize control and consolidate the four centers of power political, monetary, intellectual and ecclesiastical.
killgreed 3 years ago
Check out our channel as we continue to fight for the limited government principles that Barry Goldwater stood for.
GoldwaterInstitute 3 years ago
Goldwater was a great candidate. He was just given an impossible electoral battle to conquer. Ron Paul is the only Goldwater style Republican in the race. Let's hope he can take it to McCain at the Convention and get the party to start behaving like Conservatives again.
destinyson23 3 years ago 3
The American people elected that piece of crap LBJ instead Goldwater.... The battle of the soul of the Repub party continues to be fought between the big govt Rockerfeller bluebloods and the conservatives. With Bush43 and McCain, the conservatives are losing the battle. I fear for the American dream of liberty and individualism.....
nlpjohn 3 years ago 3
BMG
could have been the chant
...he talks so much sense, didnt really know that much about him..only what our marxist history teacher told us...you can imagine...until i looked what his views were about race and gay rights bang on with them, and i was wavering about abortion and but i totlally agree with him..really really talented guy, hope i can be like him...and so funny, check out the quotes!!
blondieblondieyes 3 years ago 4
How stupid the voters of 1964 were. They elected Fidel Castro Lite and denied this giant of a man.
Phana24JeffG 3 years ago 14
How about the stupid voters of 2004? They, by far, were the most stupid of all-time.
cdcle 3 years ago 4
Well, I have to admit that I voted for Bush. Had the Dems nominated a real American (i.e. Joe Lieberman, I might have switched, but would never trust the armed forces to the likes of Jean Francois Kerry.
Phana24JeffG 3 years ago
Is there anyone like him who can save us from the idiocy being foisted upon us? This could one election that is wide open for a Conservative 3rd party to upset the applecart.
BTTFreakbecca 4 years ago 4
Ron Paul!
logicet 3 years ago 8
Ron Paul!!!!
Conza88 3 years ago 7
i shudder to think what goldwater would think of his party now, dominated by the religious right he so despised. the republican party of now is not the party he fought for
fiddlenut24 4 years ago 6
that's exactly right fiddlenut24 :( a point I've made for years. He is the father of modern conservatism in America and neither he nor Reagan were religious extremists like the current administration.
ferociousmadman 4 years ago
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This guy lacked the social conservatism and some of the muscular grit of Reagan. Reagan completed the conservative alliance.
Ron Paul reverts to the so called "America first" Foreign Policy and does not have the pro life credentials.
Vote Huckabee.
chukmaty 4 years ago
Barry Goldwater,like Ronald Reagan,was a true conservative. I'm a political science major and Goldwater is viewed as the father of modern American conservatism, the belief that government should NOT BE INVOLVED in people's LIVES even when we don't like those people (IE gays, blacks, jews, etc) Reagan was dealing with a party that was being taken over by Christian fanatics but even he was nowhere CLOSE to Bush in his view of expanding governmnet, because he stood for less government interference.
ferociousmadman 4 years ago 4
have you read goldwaters book?
fiddlenut24 4 years ago 3
You're a terrible person and a total fool. Huckabee's an idiot and a fanatic.
I'd say vote Romney, but he's out. I guess McCain's my choice. Better than Paul, better than Huckabee.
jd24717 3 years ago
McCain is just a Democrat Hawk, no different from Lieberman.
HYWT 3 years ago 9
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Yeah, not really.
jd24717 3 years ago
Really
chaserehn 3 years ago
He's not a Democrat. He's 90% conservative.
jd24717 3 years ago
What is your definition of conservative?
chaserehn 3 years ago 2
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i think he means he 90% neo conservative :)
spawk1993 3 years ago
Yes really...in what way is he conservative? I guess if you don't care about gun rights, illegal aliens, small government, free markets, and do like someone who's positions are already compromised. Everything in politics is a compromise, why would you start your side off with someone so close to the middle when the other side is so far left? We need an uncompromising conservative to vote for.
bighitter42 3 years ago 3
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moron. moron moron moron
scientistwriter 3 years ago
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What a fucking idiot.
slavophile1 3 years ago
Not B.G., but this guy that said B.G. 'was not a conservative.'
slavophile1 3 years ago
Ron Paul 08. wake up america. this is our chance to elect an amazing, real, intelligent, caring person to office. show the world we care!!! Ron Paul 08.
chaska773 4 years ago
LBJ was a faggot.
kennedyucla 4 years ago 3
They both real "Mr. Conservative"s.
Lib3rtyFTW 4 years ago 2
barry goldwater 2008! er.. i mean RON PAUL 2008!
scarletlake77 4 years ago 15
Same guy really. ;D
Lib3rtyFTW 4 years ago 4
Man if only America could see that maybe then they would wake up but i doubt it!!!!!!!!!!!
castleforbes 4 years ago 2
Being a young American citizen, I wish that our citizens could see the principles of true liberty like the Founding Fathers intended. This speech is an inspiration, as is the work of Ron Paul, those who fight for liberty. That is sadly a shortage today in American politics.
tarzanofcouches 4 years ago 6
The only thing that I dislike about Goldwater is that he is pro-choice... other than that he is the kind of guy the GOP needs today. Goldwater would have continued the Iraq war and probably would have gotten the war over with by now and would be starting war against Iran. Though Bush has made mistakes with the War, he has been able to keep America safe from terrorist attacks since 9/11
daclift212 4 years ago
Methinks Goldwaterwould have gone after Osama Bin Laden in Afghanistan/Pakistan and not be deterred by any neocon planned Iraq war deterring from the focus and that had nothing to do with 9/11, just like Ron Paul. Paul is also both conservative AND libertarian, like Goldwater. Other than Goldwater, he is pro-life. Goldwater's son has not only endorsed Paul in November 2007, he is now actively campaigning with Paul.
speculor7 4 years ago 3
Do not be mistaken by Paul's mild-mannerdness and intellctual-calm approach/personality, he WILL act decisively, and use the right instrument at the right time, just like a good doctor does. The US has the strongest military force. The important thing is to work effective, you need a smaller govt. to concentrate on important things.
speculor7 4 years ago 7
Goldwater Jr. isn't Goldwater Sr. Sons aren't always the same as the elders. Ron Reagan is a Liberal and Ronald Reagan is one of the Conservatives that defined the term. Goldwater Sr. is the kind of guy that would finish problems before they become problems, Ron Paul will never be. Sadam wanted to have Nukes Bill Clinton even stated that in his 98 State of the Union address. It is a good thing we got rid of the tyrant.
daclift212 4 years ago
Goldwater would of been more aggresive against Iran, but at the same time would of had problems with social conservatives today in the GOP. Goldwater hier is Jeff Flake not Ron Paul. Ron Paul is isolationist and reactionary.
gizmosells 4 years ago
Ron Paul is not an islationist. Peace is not isolationism. Are we isolated from Canada because we aren't at war against Canada? Ron Paul is a non-interventionist. War only in national defense. I can think of no more conservative position than that, as history proves interventionism leads to the decay of liberty and economic destruction at home.
libertyeconomics 4 years ago
Why are you arguing politics on youtube? Both of you guys have your opinions and will not change them through here. I hope the best for the Republicans.
I am an Independent. I am throwing my support for either McCain or Edwards.
NJpanther05 4 years ago
Ron Paul is the Barry Goldwater of our time!
Remember, Ron Paul was one of only four who supported Ronald Reagan's 1974 bid for the White House.
bvagasky 4 years ago
How is Paul's non-interventionism ANYTHING like Goldwater?
devourage 4 years ago
Last time I checked NO ONE was running for the White House in '74. What planet are you on? And Paul acts like he DISLIKES Reagan with the things he supports and says. Paul is afraid of terrorists and that's why he is anti war candidate. Paul doesn't believe in destroying the problem before it becomes a problem.
daclift212 4 years ago
It is stupid how people are comparing Paul to Goldwater... there is no connection. Just cause Goldwater Jr endorsed Paul doesn't make Paul like Goldwater. Goldwater was a true conservative and Paul doesn't fit the bill. Paul is out of line with the Republican Party and with conservatives. His anti war message won't win votes cause the war is going well. Being against illegal immigration will win the presidency for the GOP.
Vote Mitt Romney
daclift212 4 years ago
You are right. Paul is unlike Goldwater in the sense that Paul is EVEN MORE devoted to free markets and liberty than was Goldwater, Sr. Paul certainly isn't a neoconservative. Paul is a genuine conservative: i.e., a paleoconservative.
libertyeconomics 4 years ago
Wow. A man who talks of fiscal responsibility, small federal government, strong DEFENSE is called "out of line with the Republican Party and with conservatives" while a flip-floping, mandatory healthcare signing,"you consult w/your attorneys" governor from TAXachusetts is endorsed.
You were kidding right? Cause it did make me laugh.
holidayhouse03 4 years ago 3
Would you seriously vote for a man who changes his political positions like most normal people change outfits instead of a man with a proven track record of zealously defending liberty for all Americans? You have got to be kidding me. Holidayhouse03 is right, I feel the same way as they do.
tarzanofcouches 4 years ago
John McCain most closest to Barry Goldwater????? What color is the sky in your world?
santoroforcongress 4 years ago
Ron Paul 2008
JNugent74 4 years ago 3