@padude64 I don't do drugs, but I know people who do, and the illegality of the drugs has never once stopped them from finding, buying and using drugs at any hour of the day or night. The prohibition law has nearly zero affect on drug users, yet we spend trillions of dollars enforcing it. The people who don't do drugs don't do them because they know it's stupid, and the people who do don't care that it's illegal. So what is the win in keeping the law? What is the point?
@padude64 lol, he doesn't want to "legalize" drugs. there are state and local law that would stop it from being completely "legal." he wants to stop the federal government from using prohibition. "FEDERAL." the states and local governments (counties) will regulate if it's even legalized at all like alcohol. food for thought...
There is no rule of law in the US now, it's all cult of personality and cultural marxism. People who love liberty need to abandon the status quo political system (this includes Rand and Ron Paul), and make a real change. The government will continue to grow and suck the lifeblood of the populace until nothing is left otherwise.
@HoGraz You should realize I said that because that's the level most conservative here are on. Also it was intended to be comical. You should try being bombarded by these half-wits saying you're a pussy. Then you'll get my point.
i'm from the uk, only just found out ron paul as a son, anyways, it begs the question (that i will sesearch in time) but anyone? are his philosophys similar to his farthers?
@Prestige29 In this video Rand is talking about the importance of FA Hayek, an influential author from the school of Austrian Economics where Ron is greatly respected. Their philosophies are similar, which is Classical Liberalism, ie free markets, limited government, and personal liberty. They differ on minor things, but it seems that the base philosophy is still the same.
@jcostello117 Discussion of Ayn Rand's philosophy always seems a bit focused on selfish motives, but I see her work as a rebuttal to the common argument that government employment is somehow more altruistic and/or beneficial than employment in any private industry.
To succeed in free-market reality, a private employee MUST serve his customers (his community) efficiently and economically enough to earn their continued business. The government monopolist reviewed every few years, much less so.
@rsimpson69 People who dimiss Ayn Rand with the simple minded appellation of "selfish" really don't possess the intellect to appreciate what she is really saying. That, and their government controlled education has conditioned them to reflexively lash out at anything not embraced by collectivism.
Not the marketplace itself but the legal rules by which the market works have to be predictable in their outcome - that the market itself will never turns fully predicable is only logic as it made up by individuals. And this again is the reason for the need for a reliable and equal set of rules, that are predictable in their outcome.
Legal predictability also important to personal liberties not only the markets. If we allow the Government to have arbitrary laws they will decide who is allowed to break the law and who isn't. Just like they are using Obama Care to punish small businesses, but allowing big businesses like McDonalds to be exempt from this business killing bill.
America is filled with people like you who want this country to become Mexico.
@billyank1864 well his dad was all about the book before beck made it number one on amazon so Ron Paul probably recommended it to him. If you read the book The Revolution by Ron Paul you'll see that Road to Serfdom is one of the books he recommends. And Revolution was published in 08 before Beck had mentioned it.
he probley did more then once - the book is around since 1944 and credit by his father Ron to be one of his roots to liberarianism again. And Rand is known to been reading thru Ron's books, therefore I take it more then likely that Ron put it on his reading list in teenage days already just as my father did.
Besides, even a loon like Beck has a lucky pick from time to time - it doesn't discredit the book and it might smarten up Beck character.
@Sideshowbobx Re:Beck Its almost as if there's an effort afoot to have all credible facts and theories be spoken by horrible people on TV, so that important questions can be more easily dismissed when asked by regular people outraged by their fresh understanding of reality, while the politicians frantically try to bolster their pet illusions in the face of such realizations.
Too bad for them, the truth is still true, even when spoken by horrible people, and more people are seeing thru the lies.
Superb presentation., but it's the ideas that blow me away. Rand Paul just makes too much sense. The Rule of Law, as its broken for the "common good", destroys teacher's retirements along with whatever hopes any future investors would have in the security of their investments.
One of my all-time favorite books by my all-time favorite author.
I'm vehemently opposed to compulsory education, state-proscribed reading materials, and Hayek certainly wasn't perfect, but if every highschool student were forced to read Hayek, this country would be much more free and sane.
How was Hayek not perfect? Admittedly he seemed more of a Classical Liberal rather than an Anarcho-Capitalist & though I haven't read it, The Constitution of Liberty is pretty bad according to Rothbard (Thatcher liked it tho, lol, "THIS is what we believe in!") but Hayek>contemporary 'economists'
Rand Paul is good but he wants to learn him some jargon. Like Ex Post Facto rulings & retrospective legislation that keep people guessing whether their actions may be deemed illegal by future tyrants.
How was Hayek not perfect? He made concessions to the opposition, where he ought not have. Somewhere in 'Road', he made allowance for Gov't to restrict civil liberties during times of war. That's one example.
Yeah, I have to agree with Rothbard on 'CoL'. It's a great book, but I disagree with entire chapters. I don't agree with all of Rothbard's criticism of Hayek, but we agree in that respect.
Have you read any books by Hayek? He's my all-time favorite author.
Road to Serfdom, and I'm some way through Individualism and Economic Order.
His political predictions were right, Churchill was wrong, elitist Cambridge leftists HAVE extended the police power dramatically. And his economics bolted even more angles of analysis to the Austrian Theory of the Business Cycle
(THE business cycle theory from the only systematic and epistemologically valid school of economics, you KNOW that's the truth, the rest is ad-hoc trash or non-economics like Keynesianism)
Hayek does make the argument that we restrict some liberties in wartime to preserve them in the future. Although, if Hayek had his way, there wouldn't be war. Remember the last chapter of "The Road to Serfdom" and the cause of most wars - when one nation becomes envious of another, only possible if you have central planning and resources are the property of the state.
H.R. 1207 now has 237 cosponsors. While there are still many members of the house who need to be brought on board with this bill, what we need to focus on now is getting support for H.R.1207's companion bill in the senate, S.604. So call and / or write your senators and tell them that they need to get on board with this bill or they will lose your vote next election day.
I love the way Rand explains things. The Capitalism vs Socialism video is a perfect example of how he very clearly and simply explains an issue so that everyone can understand. I'm Scottish but if I was an American I would vote for this guy in a heartbeat. What an amazing family.
Mr. Paul, the Consitution is no longer a "door mat" in Washington, D.C., it is now obviously suspended. Run for Senator, we need at least ONE person who still believes in the Consitution. God Bless You.
And foreign investments will be less likely...At some point the gov will have no money and foreigners will be afraid to come because laws can be breached
They probably will, they usually don't choose sides until the incumbent clearly states whether or not he will run. If Bunning decides to run he will probably get party endorsement but it's unlikely that he will run again.
better yet ,,, hook up peter shiff with a mike as good as rand's and I'd be happy and 0bumer's actions (withe regard to rand's topic are an impeachable offense) his job "0bummer's" is to enforce the law , not make it up as he go's along
ps ,,, money bomb for rand's senet race on July 4 ,,, get some , and do this world a favor
With all that's happening, there is something about this recent Supreme Court decision that is especially disturbing. If contracts are so easily overruled in our country, what kind of environment are we creating for present and future businesses?
What a mess we create when gov. gets involved in the private sector.
May I make a suggestion? Your very intelligent and I love your politics, but your a bit dry. Can you add some inflections to your words? Or some laughter/smiles/smerks? It would probably get you some extra attention. Thats kind of the reality of rock star politics. It's part of being a good speaker, and that skill is very valuable.
But if you really appreciate what he's saying why would you need anything more? I don't know, it seems to me everyone on YT has a critical point of view. I think Rand Paul is fine just *as is*. I find him attractive and very easy to listen to. You would ask that he get jokey or force smiles. I'd rather see him make a lot of sense (which he does) and just be himself.
Because we have people that are still learning about the message and a show of passion is a much more convincing argument then a droning argument.
Plus I doubt this is really how he acts around his friends and such, maybe he's nervous. Anyone being "themselves" tends to relax and show more opinion in their body language. This, he lacks.
I saw him in a video where he was just talking with some guys in a cafe. Did you see that? He's got a nice personality. It'll come out... Give the guy a little time!
I'm not very keen on unions: they seem to destroy the industries they represent by demanding artificially high wages. Here in the UK they are only really active in public services (teaching, police, transport etc...) where competition is not an issue and they are a bloody pain in the arse!
A good example of that uncertainty is the housing market up to this day. It isn't clear to would-be homeowners whether they should buy now or wait to see if government is going to intercede more. Let the free market work, THAT is what makes the money that pays for government not the other way around.
Well said Rand. The mentioning of serfdom just reminds me of how little we've actually changed we are from the Feudal system. At least back then it was more straightforward, where's as now great attempts are made to cover it up. You have promising future, keep up the good work Mr. Paul.
the phone rang. someone is dying from obamacare.
LucidDream101 2 weeks ago
Barack Obama is better than any of these freaks! How dare Ron Paul want to legalize drugs?
padude64 1 month ago
@padude64 I don't do drugs, but I know people who do, and the illegality of the drugs has never once stopped them from finding, buying and using drugs at any hour of the day or night. The prohibition law has nearly zero affect on drug users, yet we spend trillions of dollars enforcing it. The people who don't do drugs don't do them because they know it's stupid, and the people who do don't care that it's illegal. So what is the win in keeping the law? What is the point?
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@padude64 lol, he doesn't want to "legalize" drugs. there are state and local law that would stop it from being completely "legal." he wants to stop the federal government from using prohibition. "FEDERAL." the states and local governments (counties) will regulate if it's even legalized at all like alcohol. food for thought...
LucidDream101 2 weeks ago
Hey, your dad is cool. Hope you turn out just like him.
jjenningsoh 2 months ago 2
" The Road to Serfdom" should be mandatory reading for anyone who cares to serve in congress. Thanks Rand, I'm so glad you're in the senate
jamo387 8 months ago 6
There is no rule of law in the US now, it's all cult of personality and cultural marxism. People who love liberty need to abandon the status quo political system (this includes Rand and Ron Paul), and make a real change. The government will continue to grow and suck the lifeblood of the populace until nothing is left otherwise.
pretorious700 9 months ago
@pretorious700 You sir are an arrogant moron.
HoGraz 9 months ago
@HoGraz You should realize I said that because that's the level most conservative here are on. Also it was intended to be comical. You should try being bombarded by these half-wits saying you're a pussy. Then you'll get my point.
HoGraz 9 months ago
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HoGraz 11 months ago
@HoGraz Nice comment, pretty much disqualifies you from serious consideration. have a nice day.
pretorious700 9 months ago
good stuff. thanks for making the video.
mostrolopo 11 months ago
i'm from the uk, only just found out ron paul as a son, anyways, it begs the question (that i will sesearch in time) but anyone? are his philosophys similar to his farthers?
thanks
Prestige29 11 months ago
@Prestige29 In this video Rand is talking about the importance of FA Hayek, an influential author from the school of Austrian Economics where Ron is greatly respected. Their philosophies are similar, which is Classical Liberalism, ie free markets, limited government, and personal liberty. They differ on minor things, but it seems that the base philosophy is still the same.
dons123111 11 months ago
well doesnt ayn rand tell you not to worry about that? I mean its only all about ME first and fuck you.
jcostello117 1 year ago
@jcostello117 Discussion of Ayn Rand's philosophy always seems a bit focused on selfish motives, but I see her work as a rebuttal to the common argument that government employment is somehow more altruistic and/or beneficial than employment in any private industry.
To succeed in free-market reality, a private employee MUST serve his customers (his community) efficiently and economically enough to earn their continued business. The government monopolist reviewed every few years, much less so.
rsimpson69 11 months ago 2
@rsimpson69 People who dimiss Ayn Rand with the simple minded appellation of "selfish" really don't possess the intellect to appreciate what she is really saying. That, and their government controlled education has conditioned them to reflexively lash out at anything not embraced by collectivism.
pretorious700 9 months ago
A marketplace, where people are uncertain what they get?
That is reality! Get over it and stop dreaming!
goldenerreiter1 1 year ago
@goldenerreiter1
Not the marketplace itself but the legal rules by which the market works have to be predictable in their outcome - that the market itself will never turns fully predicable is only logic as it made up by individuals. And this again is the reason for the need for a reliable and equal set of rules, that are predictable in their outcome.
Sideshowbobx 1 year ago
@goldenerreiter1
Legal predictability also important to personal liberties not only the markets. If we allow the Government to have arbitrary laws they will decide who is allowed to break the law and who isn't. Just like they are using Obama Care to punish small businesses, but allowing big businesses like McDonalds to be exempt from this business killing bill.
America is filled with people like you who want this country to become Mexico.
deadbutmoving 1 year ago
And Rand was exactly correct.
Alvin691 1 year ago
You're awesome Rand. Hopefully when more people begin to suffer your will get the larger audience you deserve.
Ghost9909 1 year ago
Like he really read it before glenda beck pushed the book.....
billyank1864 1 year ago
@billyank1864 well his dad was all about the book before beck made it number one on amazon so Ron Paul probably recommended it to him. If you read the book The Revolution by Ron Paul you'll see that Road to Serfdom is one of the books he recommends. And Revolution was published in 08 before Beck had mentioned it.
brentrob5 1 year ago 3
@billyank1864
he probley did more then once - the book is around since 1944 and credit by his father Ron to be one of his roots to liberarianism again. And Rand is known to been reading thru Ron's books, therefore I take it more then likely that Ron put it on his reading list in teenage days already just as my father did.
Besides, even a loon like Beck has a lucky pick from time to time - it doesn't discredit the book and it might smarten up Beck character.
Sideshowbobx 1 year ago
@Sideshowbobx Re:Beck Its almost as if there's an effort afoot to have all credible facts and theories be spoken by horrible people on TV, so that important questions can be more easily dismissed when asked by regular people outraged by their fresh understanding of reality, while the politicians frantically try to bolster their pet illusions in the face of such realizations.
Too bad for them, the truth is still true, even when spoken by horrible people, and more people are seeing thru the lies.
rsimpson69 9 months ago
Superb presentation., but it's the ideas that blow me away. Rand Paul just makes too much sense. The Rule of Law, as its broken for the "common good", destroys teacher's retirements along with whatever hopes any future investors would have in the security of their investments.
. Why didn't anyone think of this before?
hallmobility 2 years ago
One of my all-time favorite books by my all-time favorite author.
I'm vehemently opposed to compulsory education, state-proscribed reading materials, and Hayek certainly wasn't perfect, but if every highschool student were forced to read Hayek, this country would be much more free and sane.
gunsandbullhorns 2 years ago
this is a great book. we need Rand Paul and peter Schiff in the senate
we need true libertarian conservatives in government
alansready 2 years ago
How was Hayek not perfect? Admittedly he seemed more of a Classical Liberal rather than an Anarcho-Capitalist & though I haven't read it, The Constitution of Liberty is pretty bad according to Rothbard (Thatcher liked it tho, lol, "THIS is what we believe in!") but Hayek>contemporary 'economists'
Rand Paul is good but he wants to learn him some jargon. Like Ex Post Facto rulings & retrospective legislation that keep people guessing whether their actions may be deemed illegal by future tyrants.
Nintendomanwill 1 year ago
@Nintendomanwill
How was Hayek not perfect? He made concessions to the opposition, where he ought not have. Somewhere in 'Road', he made allowance for Gov't to restrict civil liberties during times of war. That's one example.
Yeah, I have to agree with Rothbard on 'CoL'. It's a great book, but I disagree with entire chapters. I don't agree with all of Rothbard's criticism of Hayek, but we agree in that respect.
Have you read any books by Hayek? He's my all-time favorite author.
gunsandbullhorns 1 year ago
Road to Serfdom, and I'm some way through Individualism and Economic Order.
His political predictions were right, Churchill was wrong, elitist Cambridge leftists HAVE extended the police power dramatically. And his economics bolted even more angles of analysis to the Austrian Theory of the Business Cycle
(THE business cycle theory from the only systematic and epistemologically valid school of economics, you KNOW that's the truth, the rest is ad-hoc trash or non-economics like Keynesianism)
Nintendomanwill 1 year ago
@gunsandbullhorns
Hayek does make the argument that we restrict some liberties in wartime to preserve them in the future. Although, if Hayek had his way, there wouldn't be war. Remember the last chapter of "The Road to Serfdom" and the cause of most wars - when one nation becomes envious of another, only possible if you have central planning and resources are the property of the state.
xp19375 1 year ago
H.R. 1207 now has 237 cosponsors. While there are still many members of the house who need to be brought on board with this bill, what we need to focus on now is getting support for H.R.1207's companion bill in the senate, S.604. So call and / or write your senators and tell them that they need to get on board with this bill or they will lose your vote next election day.
intolerantape 2 years ago
audit the FED h.r. 1207! don't know about it look into it!!!
SK3Nives 2 years ago
I love the way Rand explains things. The Capitalism vs Socialism video is a perfect example of how he very clearly and simply explains an issue so that everyone can understand. I'm Scottish but if I was an American I would vote for this guy in a heartbeat. What an amazing family.
beelz3333 2 years ago
If I were from Knetucky I would too, lol. When he runs for Prez I'll vote for you here.
rokwing 2 years ago 3
Is Rand talking about : the government has an obligation to enforce contracts, not break them and re-align them?
midwestcharm 2 years ago
Mr. Paul, the Consitution is no longer a "door mat" in Washington, D.C., it is now obviously suspended. Run for Senator, we need at least ONE person who still believes in the Consitution. God Bless You.
gringott12 2 years ago 3
And foreign investments will be less likely...At some point the gov will have no money and foreigners will be afraid to come because laws can be breached
BlueSkies360 2 years ago
I've read some of the comments here where people are saying things like spice up your language, get a better camera, laugh and smile, etc.
Dr. Paul is not Barack Obama
We have far to many slick hot smiling enthusiastic happy thieves running the government in high def behind a teleprompter, we don't need any more
Dr. Paul is exactly what you see here
An honest man
If he becomes something else, he should be rejected just like the 500 crooks that run government now
Stay as you are, Dr. Paul
harryogre 2 years ago 52
Exactly! No "soap opera" stars needed!
RandPaulsupporter 2 years ago 19
hell yes! we love you how you are!
ElCapitan1985 2 years ago 2
Do you know if the RNC is supporting Rand Paul?
cartmanfan0316 2 years ago
They probably will, they usually don't choose sides until the incumbent clearly states whether or not he will run. If Bunning decides to run he will probably get party endorsement but it's unlikely that he will run again.
rokwing 2 years ago
@RandPaulsupporter Agreed.
ModernDayPhilospoher 6 months ago
"Dr. Paul is exactly what you see here"
agreed, and a better man for it
Bankingcartel 2 years ago
Right on!
Nothing like Honesty.
Blackjack555 2 years ago
@harryogre Obama is far from a scholar, legal or otherwise.
JackBlair2 1 year ago
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@JackBlair2
You said "Obama is far from a scholar, legal or otherwise." and pointed your comment to me.
Where did I EVER say Obama was anything like "a scholar, legal or otherwise"?
I said nothing even remotely like that. As far as I've seen, no one on this thread said anything remotely like that.
Please read what I say before pointing a stupid comment at me. If you have trouble with the big words, ask someone for help.
harryogre 1 year ago
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@harryogre damn right you are!
mne231 1 year ago
@harryogre amen.
samm1809 1 year ago
@harryogre I understand what you're saying, but in the words of Bobby Darin, "people hear what they see".
nateabele 6 months ago
get a higher quality camera and try spice up your language a bit if you want to attract more mainstream support!
CivilRadiant 2 years ago
better yet ,,, hook up peter shiff with a mike as good as rand's and I'd be happy and 0bumer's actions (withe regard to rand's topic are an impeachable offense) his job "0bummer's" is to enforce the law , not make it up as he go's along
ps ,,, money bomb for rand's senet race on July 4 ,,, get some , and do this world a favor
;~}
wcarlpdrysdale 2 years ago 3
With all that's happening, there is something about this recent Supreme Court decision that is especially disturbing. If contracts are so easily overruled in our country, what kind of environment are we creating for present and future businesses?
What a mess we create when gov. gets involved in the private sector.
LisaJ4Liberty 2 years ago 3
May I make a suggestion? Your very intelligent and I love your politics, but your a bit dry. Can you add some inflections to your words? Or some laughter/smiles/smerks? It would probably get you some extra attention. Thats kind of the reality of rock star politics. It's part of being a good speaker, and that skill is very valuable.
Thanks
DAaaMan64 2 years ago
But if you really appreciate what he's saying why would you need anything more? I don't know, it seems to me everyone on YT has a critical point of view. I think Rand Paul is fine just *as is*. I find him attractive and very easy to listen to. You would ask that he get jokey or force smiles. I'd rather see him make a lot of sense (which he does) and just be himself.
LisaJ4Liberty 2 years ago
Because we have people that are still learning about the message and a show of passion is a much more convincing argument then a droning argument.
Plus I doubt this is really how he acts around his friends and such, maybe he's nervous. Anyone being "themselves" tends to relax and show more opinion in their body language. This, he lacks.
DAaaMan64 2 years ago
I saw him in a video where he was just talking with some guys in a cafe. Did you see that? He's got a nice personality. It'll come out... Give the guy a little time!
LisaJ4Liberty 2 years ago
But that said... sure, I see your point.
LisaJ4Liberty 2 years ago
I believe you.
DAaaMan64 2 years ago
i heard another guy was running for senate.. trey grayson. he asked for suggestions to his email and i said sorry but im voting for Dr Rand Paul
bigkyle07 2 years ago 4
I'm not very keen on unions: they seem to destroy the industries they represent by demanding artificially high wages. Here in the UK they are only really active in public services (teaching, police, transport etc...) where competition is not an issue and they are a bloody pain in the arse!
arcanekrusader 2 years ago 2
A good example of that uncertainty is the housing market up to this day. It isn't clear to would-be homeowners whether they should buy now or wait to see if government is going to intercede more. Let the free market work, THAT is what makes the money that pays for government not the other way around.
brooks6596 2 years ago
Looks like another book I'll have to get. I like books :D
arcanekrusader 2 years ago
Unions are selfish and dishonest. The very people they pretend to "help" are the people who are hurt the hardest by their corrupt mob-like policies.
Womanizer2985 2 years ago
Well said Rand. The mentioning of serfdom just reminds me of how little we've actually changed we are from the Feudal system. At least back then it was more straightforward, where's as now great attempts are made to cover it up. You have promising future, keep up the good work Mr. Paul.
InCharacter 2 years ago 3