free market people free market. if the government dont pay, and all the poor and middle class cant pay and wont go the college will have to drop their price to attract more people. colleges are a businesses too you know.
I don't think loans should be considered equal to "hand outs". You pay them back. And what about private loans? Private student loans are often sold to the government. Mine was. And there is no way anyone could pay for school now by working during the summer or even the whole year. I realize he means the price would go down but it wouldn't. These kids have to go to school now, not in the theoretical future.
@ani451 If the Government stopped giving student loans... the Universities would cut the tuition in half almost over night. No one would go if they didn't.
RON PAUL, WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR AN ANSWER! TELL AMERICAN PEOPLE HOW EXACTLY RU GOING TO CREATE JOBS? OK LETS SAY ALL TROOPS CAME BACK AND THEN WHAT? THEY ARE GOING TO SELL IPHONES AND BLACKBERRIES? DUDE BE A MEN, HOW RU GOING TO CREATE JOBS? POPULATION OF CHINA IS 1.4 B CHINESE WORK LIKE ROBOTS, BE HONEST TELL AMERICAN PEOPLE TO BUY UR BOOK U NEED CASH , U LOVE POWER, U LOVE CASH, U WILL NEVER CREATE JOBS, U HAVE NO ANSWER!
Ron Paul can't win... because the election is rigid. There are trillions of dollars at stake, you think fascist government currently (fascism = merger of state and corporations) is going to let him win?
Come on Dr. Paul...how on earth are we supposed to finance our police state, military industrial complex, nanny state socialist empire if we let people opt out of their slavery? ...oh. I guess that's your whole point.
@standupgun 10% for constitutionally based services (basic services, countries defense, police, etc..) would be sufficient, especially if they contribute to their own retirements. I would use the extra money saved to expand my business and hire more people.
If we set all of the "no victim" offenders (like all those locked up for drug possession, prostitution etc.) free then we would have more then enough revenue to keep the real criminals locked up.
Huh? So if you make minimum wage and work full time that means you make $14,016 a year, so that would mean $1400 in taxes at a flat tax? Then is he saying he would do away with food stamps and Medicaid? So people who make min wage would have less than $5,000 to live off of for the year? That to me makes no sense at all. Health Ins. alone is $200-$300 a mth. If you get rid of Medicaid, Medicare people will just go to the hospital with no insurance, then who picks up the bill?
@NowThePeople and to beat it all if he takes away ssi and ssdi. how are the handicap going to live? his supporters are not thinking they mite need it down the line. men and women will be begging for food on the side of the road. he comes off with save your own monney. but things come up where you cant. then what . this looks bad. i think if they stop sending money all over keep it here in usa they sould take it and help the programs. in sted of giveing it away
@MrDarrellratliff The churches will take over. Also, RP has stated repeatedly that social security is at the bottom of the list he wants to scrap. Moreover, RP's policies would be the only ones making sure those SS payments can still be made.
So if someone isn't responsible enough to save their own money then I should have my hard earned money stolen from me and given to them? If they can't make money then they should go begging, churches and charities have been filling that need for some time. Ron Paul is calling for a VOLUNTARY ss system. If you want to contribute and have it doled back to you later go ahead. But don't FORCE me to join your ponzi scheme o.k.?
Formerly called tithing, 10% was the amount people donated to charity and religious organizations.
Best solution for medical care is to let anyone practice medicine without a license. It's economic fascism to demand someone get a license to offer a service.
Go Ron Paul you Rock! We would be so much healthier and better off and have less health problems if we localized everything with our state. That would lead to healthier people, less cancer and no hospital bills. I'm for it!
This is fucking stupid. Opt out and it must be enforced that You NEVER: use a road use plumbing use electricity use an emergency room use any medical care be protected by police be protected by firefighters be protected by the army, navy, coast guard, air force eat any food that the FDA approves of use any furniture, appliances, objects or items that are regulated by the gov. to keep us safe have your rights enforced by jurisprudence breath unpolluted air drink non-toxic water
@CassAnayadotcom Well honestly, the water and air are polluted and semi-toxic so I don't know why you mention that. Second, he specificly says that this is only for things like national healthcare. You're still paying the government, which would go towards roads and such
@kusari86 and that spending has paid off, for example the nhs (which is free) has raised the life expectancy to the same level as the usa and you have to pay.
I like how the high school students asks if the govt won't give me a loan how will I go to college? Lol that just shows how uneducated and dependent on the government we have become, have you ever heard of private loans kid? And then the lady asks won't this create more bureaucracy?? Lol cutting spending creates more bureaucracy?? Lol geez people... Thank you Ron Paul for your sanity! We have all become crazy apparently
"ron paul sells financial crack to america's youth"
Stossel should have pointed out that guys hatred of young people.
First he did the normal song and dance about how it is impossible for a young person not to blow their money on whores and beer.
Then he said was that young people have a responsibility go give money to the older generation. So in other words, we are simply money farms to bail out the old fucks who destroyed our economy and put us 15 trillion in debt.
In the Industrial age, not long ago, there was No tax.. The reason we pay so much now, is because we constantly vote into power the least intelligent and most
"Somebody in highschool thinking they can't get anywhere unless the government takes care of them. That is so sad." Great quote. Its time people become responsible for themselves.
I understand Ron Paul's point that the Government does a crap job of supplying welfare services, but I am not convinced that the free market would do a better job at it. If America stopped waring and brought back all the military troop, reduced the army, got ride of the Fed, surly they should have enough money to provide basic medical and welfare system. I mean, what happens if you lose your job and don't have enough savings?? You will probably steel to survive and that's not good for society.
Also: If anyone is curious as to what Paul would advocate leaving under the government's jurisdiction, it sounds very similar to what Adam Smith espoused in The Wealth of Nations- aka the most influential book on economics of all time.
For example: no police? no fire protection? no public schooling? what if someone can't afford private schools? no civil rights legislation when it comes to employment (equal opportunity employment)? Paying a fee to ride on a road/highway?
I agree with a lot of Ron Paul's policies, but not to the extreme that he wants. But I feel that if he is president, he will be able to balance a lot of American policies.
@prosandkhans No no, your examples are the same ones the liberals always mistakingly use...Fire protection, police, roads are LOCAL TAXES PAID FOR BY THE STATE AND COUNTY.
As promising as this proposal sounds, it would result in a multitude of problems in reality. Essentially, all the productive members of society would "opt-out", leading to massive deficits in social programs as only their dependents would opt to remain in the system as it stands. Social security, medicare etc. would collapse.
@KOOPMEMAMA Social security was never anything more than a pyramid scheme anyway. When there are more people drawing from it than paying into it, it cannot be sustained. Social programs used to be run by private groups, they called these people the "community" and they helped take care of their own. Medicare needs to collapse. Its an inefficient mess. Give me 90% of my wages and I'll find better medical coverage for less. Do away with regional health care, let companies compete nationwide.
Interesting...if all "productive" members of society opted out, then the "non-productive" members of society--who are draining our system anyway--would have to become productive when the money ran out. The Social Security system is over budget billions of dollars this year, so the money is already gone. Better to make it a choice and allow the productive people the opportunity to help everyone else and fund charity, etc, than have everyone go under.
I agree with you - the program should be done away with. Unfortunately, I think there exists a sizeable portion of American citizens who would favour increased taxation over letting the system collapse. The system Ron Paul espouses in this video would my ideal form of government. Shame you Americans had it once- hopefully it will be back eventually.
My whole point is that I think it's beneficial to the health of our society if we all contribute a little bit (it's too much now, and the system is too generous). I am more than willing to contribute some of my income if it guarantees me (and also my fellow citizens) protection when I need it. It's really not much different than an insurance policy. If you want out of it, then that's okay with me. I don't think we need to turn out country into a "dog eat dog" world.
Charities are nowhere near successful enough to provide for any body. The American people are NOT generous at all. And I wouldn't say that less taxes would make people more generous to charities. I don't want to sound socialist but I think people deserve to have help when they really need it. NOT when they "kinda need it." The people who are against all types of government welfare are usually those who have never been in a spot where they need help.
how about the fact that the federal government has no authority to tax your compensation for labor at any percentage? He saved himself at the end, but its clear he is supportive of the continued exaction of our earned monies just because people continually accept the requirement that one be a "US Citizen" with their precious SSN, which gives this government the Right to tax you whatever they dang wish! How about an end to the SSA?
Really? spam? must be that little progressive troll haha.
It's my belief that government should be funded solely through consumption taxes.
Food, water, and property would be exempt; except for a consumption tax on property when it's purchased.
By using a consumption tax instead of the way it works now; a person could avoid paying any tax by not consuming the related goods, or services.
I am still trying to understand at what point people started to accept that the government is automatically entitled to their money; forcing you to work for it.
I think what is clear is that if gvoernment backed off, let us keep our money and got rid of entitlements, there woudl be a rough patch at first. However, the long term ramification would be wonderful. Government is so inefficient that when we give them our money, a lot is wasted. If everyone kept their money, there would be a lot less waste. Yes, some people will screw up and have to rely on charity, But there would be a lot less screw ups then there are now.
People cannot handle freedom. I remember being in boot camp. I was institutionalized to the point that I was afraid to leave for my duty station when it was over. The idea of choosing what to do in the evenings scared me. Being told to shine my boots and to polish the chrome water fountain seemed to give me purpose. Then, as I learned freedom can be like a drug when properly experienced. Freedom should be my prerogative, but everyone else would choose to take it from me and themselves.
@canaanav Freedom only requires Common Sense! Yes, it also takes self-responsibility and discipline. But, most people can handle freedom....true freedom!
I laughed a bit when he told that high school student, "Somebody in high school thinking I can't get anywhere unless the government takes care of me...that's so sad."
Best part about 10% flat tax, no loop holes. No big business, well we spent it on this government program therefore it is a tax write off. Back in the day, taxes took about 2 hours to complete, today, the average tax filing takes 48 hours, and are so complicated many outsource it to places like H&R block. Doesn't it bother anyone that our tax code is so complex, that we need specialists to fill them out properly?
That's completely pussy. Seriously, grow some balls. He shouldn't talk about something because people are too stupid and ignorant to "get" what he's talking about? Umm, no, these are EXACTLY the types of things he should be talking about. If he didn't talk about a good idea just because it might baffle, shock or even offend someone, he would be a typical establishment politician. The Liberty Movement is apparently too much for you; go away.
I don't like this idea at all. There are a few things that we should definitely be able to opt out of, but not the whole system. I do think there is a benefit of the general masses if we can conservatively contribute to provide for those in emergencies. I would refuse to pay for social security on the basis that it has MAJOR misappropriation of funds. For example, I was getting $800 checks in high school because my dad was retired. RESTRUCTURE it and make it fair before removing it.
Opting out is choice, it's obvious all theses government programs are failing, social security, Medicare, wellfare and financial aid etc. Essentially making yourself more responsible with your own money rather then some polictians spend it for you
Opting out is choice, it's obvious all theses government programs are failing, social security, Medicare, wellfare and financial aid etc. Essentially making yourself more responsible with your won money rather then some polictians spend it for you.
how about the fact that the federal government has no authority to tax your compensation for labor at any percentage? He saved himself at the end, but its clear he is supportive of the continued exaction of our earned monies just because people continually accept the requirement that one be a "US Citizen" with their precious SSN, which gives this government the Right to tax you whatever they dang wish! How about an end to the SSA?
@edarotag84 No, but consider giving people an education and having them pay for it later, so they don't struggle as much. People shouldn't have to work and go to school at the same time. My mom had to quit her job to finish school and it nearly wrecked us bankruptcy/forclosure (in the 90s) and my dad was getting paid decently. Why do CEOs get so much money and they get to put their kids through school for a song? None of them every know what it is to work 100 hours overtime in manual labor.
That's the same mentality that fucked up the education system in the first place. The government is directly responsible for the cost of education going up so much. RP just said here he was able to pay for his tuition in a summer job -- A SUMMER JOB. CEO's don't get a discount on education for their kids. Far from it. If anything, they pay more since they'll try to get them special privileges and such.
Anyway, your mom's situation, while sympathetic, doesn't really have anything to do with this since your financial situation you mentioned had more to do with your mom not pulling in a second income than it does the cost of education. It's safe to assume your family had already bought a home and other obligations with the expectation of two incomes, and when one of them went out you of course got in trouble, but that doesn't affect the validity of RP's comment.
My only problem with this is, there are several people with cancer, mental retardation, disfigurement, blindness, etc... Would this mean no help for them as well?
No it means you cant go to the government and get expect tax payers to provide health care for you. You would just pay for your own health care through the free market.
@jovanbiljon I think you're missing my point. How can people that are legitimately disabled and aren't able to work have an income to purchase their own health care?
@1108chuck well then you have to ask yourself whether you think health care is a right or whether you're just entitled to it. It's my opinion that health care is not an automatic right when it infringes upon my rights. We were doing just fine with health care before gov got into it. Before people were able to rely on help from their church, friends and family not the gov. Life isnt always fair but that doesn't mean you can trespass on others because of that.
Ron Paul should have explained more of how of a fraud for high school graduates to borrow money from the government and private financers to go to college.
@thedreamshaper2006 he asks stupid questions in a really stupid way. I guess he's playing devil advocate but comes off like a dickhole. he actually wasn't that bad in this interview, I have seen some where he is way worse.
how about the fact that the federal government has no authority to tax your compensation for labor at any percentage? He saved himself at the end, but its clear he is supportive of the continued exaction of our earned monies just because people continually accept the requirement that one be a "US Citizen" with their precious SSN, which gives this government the Right to tax you whatever they dang wish! How about an end to the SSA?
@ExposedPost I wish I had the time to read your posts haha you're show is hilarious, mr progressive/ replies to "his" own posts, my oh my, thats good stuff man, a little theatre in the comments section, i love it!
@ProgressiveInAmerica You are cracking me up every time you call him Ron Poop XD For some reason I find it utterly hilarious XD ..well I happen to side with Ron Paul on almost every issue, and I am also pro America and Israel. One of us must have misunderstood something, so let's both do some research, ok? =)
So when you get in an accident and have no health insurance you want everyone else to pay for it, or you want the ambulance driver to have to decide wether you should be taken to hospital or not, and then you or your family will sue the ambulance driver and the hospital and the government for not treating the person.
Then you want to close down public schools, so that America produces hardly any scientists, doctors, engineers, and we have to hire them from other countries.
A strawman. America will do just fine with out the FEDERAL department of education, if states wish to implement voucher systems, or free market schools, or state run schools or whatever then that's fine to the libertarian. Medical professionals can still bind themselves to the Hippocratic oath, and laws will still exist, however, freedom does mean risk, if you are afraid you can keep paying for a BIG BROTHER.
@SolarShip2010 We already get all our scientists, doctors & engineers from other countries. Hardly any are American. The only thing the US homegrows is Popstars and White Collar criminals.
Saudi Arabia has no income tax and all their revenue comes from oil. Why can't we just build our industry and trade to make up that revenue? Yes this would mean that business still pay a tax and some businesses would be government run. But my point here is that enough government revenue can be generated from other places instead of taxing the citizens. 10% is reasonable. Long live Ron Paul!
@ExposedPost The middle class experiment is over and the decision was made to return to a feudalistic society. Presidents are selected, not elected. I agree with Ron Paul but he will not get the GOP ticket and people are mostly asleep and won't vote for a 3rd party candidate. Maybe someday, we will live in a world without corruption but we're a long way from that.
@MrWakethesheeple biggest problem is privatization and how they use our tax dollers for "Black projects" and various other methods to further the goal written in the freemason stones called gerogia guild stones to reduce population , this is all tied to the Gosspel and for those who believe in the "enlightenment/Many gods theory" should see Alternaterealities7 series right here on youtube witch shows Proper bibical interpertation not there misinterpertations witch lead to division of the old?
@MrWakethesheeple Hence Tea party and right are the other side of the coin runned by the same "Disinformers" and wealthy who control the gov. There for before hijacking of egypts protests there was the highjacking of the truthers movement via alternative media and corperations/ teaparty/ right wing ? they followed hitler because he talked about the Zionists/Capitalists like rockefellers and rothchilds, before suggestion of OPM all they had was carbon tax and how to get public more involoved?
OPM-Our Planet Matters (summer 08) 1.Alternative powered farming resources tackle climate, energy,poverty and water in one 2 a non-social professional network for public and gov to work local to global witch started town halls and tea party "Public options"= Bundle deal like internet phone and cable but instead house power car and insurances in one witch is why "right" called it a socialist plot and everything is so simular to what I suggested back in sumr08 when my framework was stolenfrom me?
@ExposedPost your preaching to the choir here. Yes lot more poor people today are more educated than just 30 or 40 years ago but still a majority don't fully understand things the way we do. Just look at the "elections" in America. Look how these people vote. Right now it will be interesting to see what Americans will do when poverty starts creeping in
We need to spread the American culture and freedom to every country in the world, and the UN is too pussy to fight terrorism and Islamofascists! We need to make it strong so we can protect our greatest allies like Israel and beat the terrorist scum that Ron Poop smokes weed with!
To the kid asking about financial aid at 4:53 ...... The way Dr. Paul should have answered that is, "if the government got out of the tuition market, prices would drop quickly and drastically."
That poor kid just shows how public school kids are so fed with propaganda and economic misinformation.
10%??? How's about 0%, and turn all the stuff that the government does a horrible job at over to the private sector.... While they're at it, they can give me back every fucking penny that I've paid into Social Security since I was 16 and won't ever see again..... Government is a criminal organization and paying 10% to "keep them off my back" sounds like extortion to me.
@ExposedPost The Federal Reserve is an ass kicking terrorist fighting organization that has helped keep America a superpower. Ron Poopyface Paul wants us to go back to the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany!!!
@ExposedPost of course. The few elite banking families are manipulating the poorest and wage war on the middle class and try to tell them that they are the wealthiest and it's their fault all this is happening. The middle class has always been challenging the elites because they've had enough resources and were educated while most of the poorest may not fully understand how the world is run and who their masters really are.
I think every show should have this kind of format where semi intellectual people can ask questions of the speakers. The evening programs are all propaganda filled garbage. Just think if people were allowed to question Beck or O'Reilly on his nonsense.
I don't see how this thing could ever pass. The majority of American people will not support an offer that tells them to take nearly full responsibility for their lives. People have become used to leaning on the system and have forgotten that freedom really is hard work. Of course it's worth it to me to really own the things that I have and not to worry about the government because it cannot interfere with my rights. There is a lot to be discussed about this 10% tax, but It won't go over well.
I agree on pulling the plug on transnationals, but I don't believe a draft would be accepted by the American people in this day and age. If we just amend the state and federal constitutions, making any donations/contributions/bribes/etc by any corporation or special interest a crime (similar to what several state constitutions many years ago) and somehow deal with the goldman sachs infiltration of the gov, we'd be half way there.
For one this audience is rigged and not one question comes from any understanding of a free market and how it makes things cheap. Also if I was NWO I would let Ron Paul fix all the mistakes and get rid of the Federal Reserve. I would also use my power and leverage for new workable environmental controls and people management programs for the globe. Then in another 30 to 40 years I would rebuild the matrix for another 100 years thus insuring my families continual wealth!
It's not that I disagree, but the root of the problem (IE- The FED), could be eliminated immediately. The FED is responsible for monetary aggregates being nearly triple our GDP.
Time would present itself once the FED is gone, and the Dollar replaced with a sovereign form of currency.
When I talk about incrimentalism, I mean all the other programs and agencies that have proven themself either seditious or incompetent over the years... including Medicar, Social Security, etc.
...The system was built by incrimentalism and I firmly believe, that our best chance of fully dismantling it is a similar (but, accelerated) approach.
The welfare/warfare state was built mostly over the course of 98 years. To expect that it would take us the next decade to reverse, is at least realistic.
Oh, I certainly agree... but, what I am saying is that the political reality is that we wouldn't be able to achieve total abolishment so quickly. The FED is most certainly on the immediate chopping block... there is enough popular support among both parties in the House, liberty activists just need to focus on the Senate.
My point was this:
We will not achieve our goals with an all (now) or nothing approach. The system was built by incrimentalism...
Sometimes you just can't reason with stupidity. Willful ignorance is hard to fix because those kinds of people think THEIR opinion is the only one that matters.
"I don't want any income tax at all" Ladies & Gentlemen, this is why you should be voting for this man. How many other politicians would dare say something like this? How many are serious? Ron Paul is.
A congressman or congresswoman is paid roughly $175,000 per year on average. On top of this base salary, congressmen and congresswomen are also paid for expenses, such as staff, travel, office supplies etc. Their total pay with expenses is roughly $1.5 million a year.Easy to say when you have salary that high.They tax enough already it is there spending habit that hurt us. The system is good but outsourcing jobs etc is really bad for the economy,Then all the benefits they get to outsource.jobs
Governments should not even get 10% and God ....well, being all powerful and all, it is kind of ridiculous to think he would need any money whatsoever. --> 0% to him
I like the idea of opting out. If you don't like it don't opt out.. Why would anyone have a problem with this? You get the choice, or are some afraid there may not be enough money for them to receive their government handout if I don't pay 35%+ in taxes..? If I can keep 90% of my income I can provide well enough for myself. Bottom line is there are those who crave personal responsibility and those who shrink from it, like cowardly dogs. Peoples comments on here make it easy to see what catego
free market people free market. if the government dont pay, and all the poor and middle class cant pay and wont go the college will have to drop their price to attract more people. colleges are a businesses too you know.
hmongak 1 month ago
I don't think loans should be considered equal to "hand outs". You pay them back. And what about private loans? Private student loans are often sold to the government. Mine was. And there is no way anyone could pay for school now by working during the summer or even the whole year. I realize he means the price would go down but it wouldn't. These kids have to go to school now, not in the theoretical future.
ani451 3 months ago
@ani451 If the Government stopped giving student loans... the Universities would cut the tuition in half almost over night. No one would go if they didn't.
Orionx30 3 months ago
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RON PAUL, WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR AN ANSWER! TELL AMERICAN PEOPLE HOW EXACTLY RU GOING TO CREATE JOBS? OK LETS SAY ALL TROOPS CAME BACK AND THEN WHAT? THEY ARE GOING TO SELL IPHONES AND BLACKBERRIES? DUDE BE A MEN, HOW RU GOING TO CREATE JOBS? POPULATION OF CHINA IS 1.4 B CHINESE WORK LIKE ROBOTS, BE HONEST TELL AMERICAN PEOPLE TO BUY UR BOOK U NEED CASH , U LOVE POWER, U LOVE CASH, U WILL NEVER CREATE JOBS, U HAVE NO ANSWER!
democratsaresmart 7 months ago
Ron Paul can't win... because the election is rigid. There are trillions of dollars at stake, you think fascist government currently (fascism = merger of state and corporations) is going to let him win?
eugkra34 7 months ago
stop forcing your neighbor to pay for your dinner.
adulby 8 months ago
@adulby NICE!
rustardj 7 months ago
My goodness, what a GREAT MAN! Ron Paul 2012!
lkeve 9 months ago
If I could save over 25% in taxes I could expand my business and provide jobs to people. It would be Great!
WingThaiJ 9 months ago
I 100% agree with Ron Paul because I understand the issues.
XtremeVenom 9 months ago
Come on Dr. Paul...how on earth are we supposed to finance our police state, military industrial complex, nanny state socialist empire if we let people opt out of their slavery? ...oh. I guess that's your whole point.
r3VOLution 2012!
standupgun 9 months ago
@standupgun 10% for constitutionally based services (basic services, countries defense, police, etc..) would be sufficient, especially if they contribute to their own retirements. I would use the extra money saved to expand my business and hire more people.
WingThaiJ 9 months ago
@standupgun well played.
funder1der 9 months ago
what about the ones in prison,s we pay tax to keep them in jail. the rapers and killers. so then what are we going to set them free?
MrDarrellratliff 9 months ago
@MrDarrellratliff
If we set all of the "no victim" offenders (like all those locked up for drug possession, prostitution etc.) free then we would have more then enough revenue to keep the real criminals locked up.
standupgun 9 months ago
Huh? So if you make minimum wage and work full time that means you make $14,016 a year, so that would mean $1400 in taxes at a flat tax? Then is he saying he would do away with food stamps and Medicaid? So people who make min wage would have less than $5,000 to live off of for the year? That to me makes no sense at all. Health Ins. alone is $200-$300 a mth. If you get rid of Medicaid, Medicare people will just go to the hospital with no insurance, then who picks up the bill?
NowThePeople 9 months ago
@NowThePeople and to beat it all if he takes away ssi and ssdi. how are the handicap going to live? his supporters are not thinking they mite need it down the line. men and women will be begging for food on the side of the road. he comes off with save your own monney. but things come up where you cant. then what . this looks bad. i think if they stop sending money all over keep it here in usa they sould take it and help the programs. in sted of giveing it away
MrDarrellratliff 9 months ago
@MrDarrellratliff I 100% agree with you:)
NowThePeople 9 months ago
@MrDarrellratliff The churches will take over. Also, RP has stated repeatedly that social security is at the bottom of the list he wants to scrap. Moreover, RP's policies would be the only ones making sure those SS payments can still be made.
PJCelis 9 months ago
@MrDarrellratliff
So if someone isn't responsible enough to save their own money then I should have my hard earned money stolen from me and given to them? If they can't make money then they should go begging, churches and charities have been filling that need for some time. Ron Paul is calling for a VOLUNTARY ss system. If you want to contribute and have it doled back to you later go ahead. But don't FORCE me to join your ponzi scheme o.k.?
standupgun 9 months ago
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I posted this video to my blog thevoluntaryiststudent(dot)blogspot(dot)com
It's about this very thing. Opting Out.
bclarke3 9 months ago
Formerly called tithing, 10% was the amount people donated to charity and religious organizations.
Best solution for medical care is to let anyone practice medicine without a license. It's economic fascism to demand someone get a license to offer a service.
ParapaDrifter 10 months ago
Go Ron Paul you Rock! We would be so much healthier and better off and have less health problems if we localized everything with our state. That would lead to healthier people, less cancer and no hospital bills. I'm for it!
munozochago 10 months ago
Go Ron Paul you Rock!
munozochago 10 months ago
@munozochago thats not going to stop cancer
MrDarrellratliff 9 months ago
very very nice he should SMILE more
katsfanman 10 months ago
CassAnayadotcom 11 months ago
@CassAnayadotcom Well honestly, the water and air are polluted and semi-toxic so I don't know why you mention that. Second, he specificly says that this is only for things like national healthcare. You're still paying the government, which would go towards roads and such
RonPaulMountainBiker 11 months ago
RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT 2012! I FRIGGIN LOVE THIS GUY!
tonydia 11 months ago
10% flat tax. everyone would be able to pay. makes thing simple.
LucentTwinkle 11 months ago 3
@kusari86 and that spending has paid off, for example the nhs (which is free) has raised the life expectancy to the same level as the usa and you have to pay.
19ross95 11 months ago
I like how the high school students asks if the govt won't give me a loan how will I go to college? Lol that just shows how uneducated and dependent on the government we have become, have you ever heard of private loans kid? And then the lady asks won't this create more bureaucracy?? Lol cutting spending creates more bureaucracy?? Lol geez people... Thank you Ron Paul for your sanity! We have all become crazy apparently
metatron327 11 months ago
"ron paul sells financial crack to america's youth"
Stossel should have pointed out that guys hatred of young people.
First he did the normal song and dance about how it is impossible for a young person not to blow their money on whores and beer.
Then he said was that young people have a responsibility go give money to the older generation. So in other words, we are simply money farms to bail out the old fucks who destroyed our economy and put us 15 trillion in debt.
fieldman07 11 months ago
@fieldman07
"Stossel should have pointed out that guys hatred of young people."
I was talking about the guy who wrote the blog, not ron paul.
fieldman07 11 months ago
those of us who are not numbered are already out with no 10% penalty
nicklasarthur 11 months ago
is this just for slaves who already file a 1040 financial inquisition form every year?
nicklasarthur 11 months ago
In the Industrial age, not long ago, there was No tax.. The reason we pay so much now, is because we constantly vote into power the least intelligent and most
incompetent. Then we wonder why?
Ron Paul seems the only choice.
SpiritualTruths 1 year ago 2
"Somebody in highschool thinking they can't get anywhere unless the government takes care of them. That is so sad." Great quote. Its time people become responsible for themselves.
insomniac992 1 year ago
I understand Ron Paul's point that the Government does a crap job of supplying welfare services, but I am not convinced that the free market would do a better job at it. If America stopped waring and brought back all the military troop, reduced the army, got ride of the Fed, surly they should have enough money to provide basic medical and welfare system. I mean, what happens if you lose your job and don't have enough savings?? You will probably steel to survive and that's not good for society.
nikolayzou 1 year ago
Also: If anyone is curious as to what Paul would advocate leaving under the government's jurisdiction, it sounds very similar to what Adam Smith espoused in The Wealth of Nations- aka the most influential book on economics of all time.
KOOPMEMAMA 1 year ago
@KOOPMEMAMA And very simlar to the mythical "Andrew Ryan", from the video game Bioshock. Interesting philosophy that I agree with.
calimar28 1 year ago
Ron Paul / Judge Napolitano 2012
End the Fed
erudite420 1 year ago
I would've liked to hear more than just 7 minutes of this.
DarkReapersGrim 1 year ago 6
John Stossel looks like Keith Hernandez
Slugg329 1 year ago
how about i keep what i earn {that's constitutional} and pay tax on what i buy { excise or tariff } not on property , no income tax ,
waterchildtera 1 year ago
I just don't want it to go to extremes.
For example: no police? no fire protection? no public schooling? what if someone can't afford private schools? no civil rights legislation when it comes to employment (equal opportunity employment)? Paying a fee to ride on a road/highway?
I agree with a lot of Ron Paul's policies, but not to the extreme that he wants. But I feel that if he is president, he will be able to balance a lot of American policies.
prosandkhans 1 year ago
@prosandkhans No no, your examples are the same ones the liberals always mistakingly use...Fire protection, police, roads are LOCAL TAXES PAID FOR BY THE STATE AND COUNTY.
calimar28 1 year ago
As promising as this proposal sounds, it would result in a multitude of problems in reality. Essentially, all the productive members of society would "opt-out", leading to massive deficits in social programs as only their dependents would opt to remain in the system as it stands. Social security, medicare etc. would collapse.
KOOPMEMAMA 1 year ago
@KOOPMEMAMA Social security was never anything more than a pyramid scheme anyway. When there are more people drawing from it than paying into it, it cannot be sustained. Social programs used to be run by private groups, they called these people the "community" and they helped take care of their own. Medicare needs to collapse. Its an inefficient mess. Give me 90% of my wages and I'll find better medical coverage for less. Do away with regional health care, let companies compete nationwide.
genepoolshallow 1 year ago
@KOOPMEMAMA
Interesting...if all "productive" members of society opted out, then the "non-productive" members of society--who are draining our system anyway--would have to become productive when the money ran out. The Social Security system is over budget billions of dollars this year, so the money is already gone. Better to make it a choice and allow the productive people the opportunity to help everyone else and fund charity, etc, than have everyone go under.
worryfreemom 1 year ago
@worryfreemom
I agree with you - the program should be done away with. Unfortunately, I think there exists a sizeable portion of American citizens who would favour increased taxation over letting the system collapse. The system Ron Paul espouses in this video would my ideal form of government. Shame you Americans had it once- hopefully it will be back eventually.
KOOPMEMAMA 1 year ago
@achzdck
My whole point is that I think it's beneficial to the health of our society if we all contribute a little bit (it's too much now, and the system is too generous). I am more than willing to contribute some of my income if it guarantees me (and also my fellow citizens) protection when I need it. It's really not much different than an insurance policy. If you want out of it, then that's okay with me. I don't think we need to turn out country into a "dog eat dog" world.
tainterlakeisgreen 1 year ago
@achzdck
Charities are nowhere near successful enough to provide for any body. The American people are NOT generous at all. And I wouldn't say that less taxes would make people more generous to charities. I don't want to sound socialist but I think people deserve to have help when they really need it. NOT when they "kinda need it." The people who are against all types of government welfare are usually those who have never been in a spot where they need help.
tainterlakeisgreen 1 year ago
Gov leaves me alone, I can take care of myself...You wont find a better offer anywhere else guys.
WatchDogg728 1 year ago
how about the fact that the federal government has no authority to tax your compensation for labor at any percentage? He saved himself at the end, but its clear he is supportive of the continued exaction of our earned monies just because people continually accept the requirement that one be a "US Citizen" with their precious SSN, which gives this government the Right to tax you whatever they dang wish! How about an end to the SSA?
Really? spam? must be that little progressive troll haha.
mrwigiteeman 1 year ago
I didn't consent. When did I sign something? Are unborn children consenting too?
13R1CK4 1 year ago
It's my belief that government should be funded solely through consumption taxes.
Food, water, and property would be exempt; except for a consumption tax on property when it's purchased.
By using a consumption tax instead of the way it works now; a person could avoid paying any tax by not consuming the related goods, or services.
I am still trying to understand at what point people started to accept that the government is automatically entitled to their money; forcing you to work for it.
MOPEDBRAD 1 year ago
I think what is clear is that if gvoernment backed off, let us keep our money and got rid of entitlements, there woudl be a rough patch at first. However, the long term ramification would be wonderful. Government is so inefficient that when we give them our money, a lot is wasted. If everyone kept their money, there would be a lot less waste. Yes, some people will screw up and have to rely on charity, But there would be a lot less screw ups then there are now.
tazman0009 1 year ago
@tazman0009 It's not a perfect plan but its a lot better then what we have right now, Well said.
WatchDogg728 1 year ago
Where do I need to sign up?
RecceMan90 1 year ago
People cannot handle freedom. I remember being in boot camp. I was institutionalized to the point that I was afraid to leave for my duty station when it was over. The idea of choosing what to do in the evenings scared me. Being told to shine my boots and to polish the chrome water fountain seemed to give me purpose. Then, as I learned freedom can be like a drug when properly experienced. Freedom should be my prerogative, but everyone else would choose to take it from me and themselves.
canaanav 1 year ago
@canaanav Freedom only requires Common Sense! Yes, it also takes self-responsibility and discipline. But, most people can handle freedom....true freedom!
RecceMan90 1 year ago
Point blank...the Government has shown us all how 'responsible' they are with our money.
SCREW THEM!!!
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tainterlakeisgreen 1 year ago
I laughed a bit when he told that high school student, "Somebody in high school thinking I can't get anywhere unless the government takes care of me...that's so sad."
kommisar 1 year ago
I'd pay 90% of my income for Ron Poopyface Paul to shut his Anti-American racist mouth!!
ProgressiveInAmerica 1 year ago
@ProgressiveInAmerica No hate on this channel dude. That's uncalled for.
xion900 1 year ago
Best part about 10% flat tax, no loop holes. No big business, well we spent it on this government program therefore it is a tax write off. Back in the day, taxes took about 2 hours to complete, today, the average tax filing takes 48 hours, and are so complicated many outsource it to places like H&R block. Doesn't it bother anyone that our tax code is so complex, that we need specialists to fill them out properly?
bluefootedpig 1 year ago
I'm 100% behind Ron, but he's got to drop this topic. He sounds nutty. Sure it's a good idea but it's too difficult to explain to people.
k1e0x 1 year ago
That's completely pussy. Seriously, grow some balls. He shouldn't talk about something because people are too stupid and ignorant to "get" what he's talking about? Umm, no, these are EXACTLY the types of things he should be talking about. If he didn't talk about a good idea just because it might baffle, shock or even offend someone, he would be a typical establishment politician. The Liberty Movement is apparently too much for you; go away.
kommisar 1 year ago
@k1e0x
I don't like this idea at all. There are a few things that we should definitely be able to opt out of, but not the whole system. I do think there is a benefit of the general masses if we can conservatively contribute to provide for those in emergencies. I would refuse to pay for social security on the basis that it has MAJOR misappropriation of funds. For example, I was getting $800 checks in high school because my dad was retired. RESTRUCTURE it and make it fair before removing it.
tainterlakeisgreen 1 year ago
10% FOR WHAT? WHY EVEN GIVE THAT IF YOU DON'T GET ANYTHING?
sh4p3shifter 1 year ago
@sh4p3shifter
I think you're right....10% for what??Seems like a lot to pay for just defense & justice.
But he did actually explain that it was actually just a rhetorical question..... to get us thinking about the possibility of opting out.
The devil is in the details & I guess those would have to be worked out.
ggmorvaj 1 year ago
fucking genius
rtljmc 1 year ago
i love ron paul i hope he is the next president of the u.s.a he would do amazing things.
ismokedaily420 1 year ago
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Opting out is choice, it's obvious all theses government programs are failing, social security, Medicare, wellfare and financial aid etc. Essentially making yourself more responsible with your own money rather then some polictians spend it for you
wric01 1 year ago
Opting out is choice, it's obvious all theses government programs are failing, social security, Medicare, wellfare and financial aid etc. Essentially making yourself more responsible with your won money rather then some polictians spend it for you.
wric01 1 year ago
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how about the fact that the federal government has no authority to tax your compensation for labor at any percentage? He saved himself at the end, but its clear he is supportive of the continued exaction of our earned monies just because people continually accept the requirement that one be a "US Citizen" with their precious SSN, which gives this government the Right to tax you whatever they dang wish! How about an end to the SSA?
mrwigiteeman 1 year ago
I paid my own way through college, by working, some people in the US believe they are "entitled" to have everything "given" to them!
edarotag84 1 year ago
@edarotag84 No, but consider giving people an education and having them pay for it later, so they don't struggle as much. People shouldn't have to work and go to school at the same time. My mom had to quit her job to finish school and it nearly wrecked us bankruptcy/forclosure (in the 90s) and my dad was getting paid decently. Why do CEOs get so much money and they get to put their kids through school for a song? None of them every know what it is to work 100 hours overtime in manual labor.
Cstrife234 1 year ago
That's the same mentality that fucked up the education system in the first place. The government is directly responsible for the cost of education going up so much. RP just said here he was able to pay for his tuition in a summer job -- A SUMMER JOB. CEO's don't get a discount on education for their kids. Far from it. If anything, they pay more since they'll try to get them special privileges and such.
kommisar 1 year ago
Anyway, your mom's situation, while sympathetic, doesn't really have anything to do with this since your financial situation you mentioned had more to do with your mom not pulling in a second income than it does the cost of education. It's safe to assume your family had already bought a home and other obligations with the expectation of two incomes, and when one of them went out you of course got in trouble, but that doesn't affect the validity of RP's comment.
kommisar 1 year ago
10% is still an zionist solution.
RonPaulIsiah 1 year ago
@RonPaulIsiah Agreed. We shouldn't have to pay shit to "opt-out" of anything. That 10% will still be going to people who do not contribute.
TheBlackOnWhiteCrime 1 year ago
My only problem with this is, there are several people with cancer, mental retardation, disfigurement, blindness, etc... Would this mean no help for them as well?
1108chuck 1 year ago
@1108chuck
No it means you cant go to the government and get expect tax payers to provide health care for you. You would just pay for your own health care through the free market.
jovanbiljon 1 year ago
@jovanbiljon I think you're missing my point. How can people that are legitimately disabled and aren't able to work have an income to purchase their own health care?
1108chuck 1 year ago
@1108chuck well then you have to ask yourself whether you think health care is a right or whether you're just entitled to it. It's my opinion that health care is not an automatic right when it infringes upon my rights. We were doing just fine with health care before gov got into it. Before people were able to rely on help from their church, friends and family not the gov. Life isnt always fair but that doesn't mean you can trespass on others because of that.
jovanbiljon 1 year ago
Ron Paul should have explained more of how of a fraud for high school graduates to borrow money from the government and private financers to go to college.
hstone39 1 year ago
stossel is a son of a bitch.
OscarMaris 1 year ago
@OscarMaris LOL, why is that? XD
thedreamshaper2006 1 year ago
@thedreamshaper2006 he asks stupid questions in a really stupid way. I guess he's playing devil advocate but comes off like a dickhole. he actually wasn't that bad in this interview, I have seen some where he is way worse.
OscarMaris 1 year ago
@OscarMaris I see. I haven't seen him do interviews that much. I hope he's improved then if what you say is the case
thedreamshaper2006 1 year ago
The 11 dislikes came from Dick (WAR CRIMINAL) Cheney.
kungfujellybean 1 year ago
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mrwigiteeman 1 year ago
@ExposedPost I wish I had the time to read your posts haha you're show is hilarious, mr progressive/ replies to "his" own posts, my oh my, thats good stuff man, a little theatre in the comments section, i love it!
mrwigiteeman 1 year ago
@MrWakethesheeple Ron Paul is a RINO who belongs in the Communist KKK party.
ProgressiveInAmerica 1 year ago
@ProgressiveInAmerica Go fcuk yourself, you POS!
lwglwglwg 1 year ago
@ProgressiveInAmerica ....is this why progressives have gotten such a bad reputation?
thedreamshaper2006 1 year ago
@thedreamshaper2006 I am a conservatives who likes America Israel, while Ron Poop's favorite country in the world is Iran and Nazi Germany.
ProgressiveInAmerica 1 year ago
@ProgressiveInAmerica You are cracking me up every time you call him Ron Poop XD For some reason I find it utterly hilarious XD ..well I happen to side with Ron Paul on almost every issue, and I am also pro America and Israel. One of us must have misunderstood something, so let's both do some research, ok? =)
thedreamshaper2006 1 year ago
@MrWakethesheeple All i got from that post is that you hate America and freedom. Ron Poopyface Paul is a big government pork barrel spending loon!
ProgressiveInAmerica 1 year ago
So when you get in an accident and have no health insurance you want everyone else to pay for it, or you want the ambulance driver to have to decide wether you should be taken to hospital or not, and then you or your family will sue the ambulance driver and the hospital and the government for not treating the person.
Then you want to close down public schools, so that America produces hardly any scientists, doctors, engineers, and we have to hire them from other countries.
Ron Paul is mad.
SolarShip2010 1 year ago
@SolarShip2010 it's an option dumb ass
dajuggernaut2099 1 year ago
@SolarShip2010
A strawman. America will do just fine with out the FEDERAL department of education, if states wish to implement voucher systems, or free market schools, or state run schools or whatever then that's fine to the libertarian. Medical professionals can still bind themselves to the Hippocratic oath, and laws will still exist, however, freedom does mean risk, if you are afraid you can keep paying for a BIG BROTHER.
TheWizzooo 1 year ago
@SolarShip2010 We already get all our scientists, doctors & engineers from other countries. Hardly any are American. The only thing the US homegrows is Popstars and White Collar criminals.
cyvais 1 year ago
Saudi Arabia has no income tax and all their revenue comes from oil. Why can't we just build our industry and trade to make up that revenue? Yes this would mean that business still pay a tax and some businesses would be government run. But my point here is that enough government revenue can be generated from other places instead of taxing the citizens. 10% is reasonable. Long live Ron Paul!
nicoSF5 1 year ago
"20 year olds aren't responsible enough to opt out"
1. I am 22 and I am saving up for retirement.
2. I do have a feeling a lot of my friends WOULDN'T be responsible enough, I say let um fail!
thefakeyeti 1 year ago 2
The people who dislike this are naive and must love Government control and intrusion. To those who dislike, please move to North Korea.
CelticMusician71 1 year ago 2
@ExposedPost The middle class experiment is over and the decision was made to return to a feudalistic society. Presidents are selected, not elected. I agree with Ron Paul but he will not get the GOP ticket and people are mostly asleep and won't vote for a 3rd party candidate. Maybe someday, we will live in a world without corruption but we're a long way from that.
rollsthepaul 1 year ago
@MrWakethesheeple biggest problem is privatization and how they use our tax dollers for "Black projects" and various other methods to further the goal written in the freemason stones called gerogia guild stones to reduce population , this is all tied to the Gosspel and for those who believe in the "enlightenment/Many gods theory" should see Alternaterealities7 series right here on youtube witch shows Proper bibical interpertation not there misinterpertations witch lead to division of the old?
ryderc69 1 year ago
@MrWakethesheeple Hence Tea party and right are the other side of the coin runned by the same "Disinformers" and wealthy who control the gov. There for before hijacking of egypts protests there was the highjacking of the truthers movement via alternative media and corperations/ teaparty/ right wing ? they followed hitler because he talked about the Zionists/Capitalists like rockefellers and rothchilds, before suggestion of OPM all they had was carbon tax and how to get public more involoved?
ryderc69 1 year ago
@MrWakethesheeple The Constitution was written by racist slaveowners!!
ProgressiveInAmerica 1 year ago
@ProgressiveInAmerica The Constitution was based on the Native American system of law. True fact.
MsBonSaint 1 year ago
OPM-Our Planet Matters (summer 08) 1.Alternative powered farming resources tackle climate, energy,poverty and water in one 2 a non-social professional network for public and gov to work local to global witch started town halls and tea party "Public options"= Bundle deal like internet phone and cable but instead house power car and insurances in one witch is why "right" called it a socialist plot and everything is so simular to what I suggested back in sumr08 when my framework was stolenfrom me?
ryderc69 1 year ago
America is already is on the path to the Communist Manifesto.Good luck getting the brainwashed sheeple to see.
matt1987401 1 year ago
@ExposedPost it has. Maybe not as bad as all the other folks around the planet I can smell it coming.
TheEbonicslover 1 year ago
@ExposedPost Because of Ron Paul. He wants to get rid of all public property and he is leader of the KKK.
ProgressiveInAmerica 1 year ago
How do you opt out of using things such as public roads and other basic infrastructure?
Attila226 1 year ago
@Attila226 you don't have to? don't be silly what do you not get there?
mrwigiteeman 1 year ago
@ExposedPost You are the slave to the Ron Poopface Paul communist cult of personality. He will turn America into a communist Islamofascist caliphate!
ProgressiveInAmerica 1 year ago
@ExposedPost your preaching to the choir here. Yes lot more poor people today are more educated than just 30 or 40 years ago but still a majority don't fully understand things the way we do. Just look at the "elections" in America. Look how these people vote. Right now it will be interesting to see what Americans will do when poverty starts creeping in
TheEbonicslover 1 year ago
@ExposedPost Slave? In America, we have freedom. And I would invade every country that does not love freedom and America.
ProgressiveInAmerica 1 year ago
We need to spread the American culture and freedom to every country in the world, and the UN is too pussy to fight terrorism and Islamofascists! We need to make it strong so we can protect our greatest allies like Israel and beat the terrorist scum that Ron Poop smokes weed with!
ProgressiveInAmerica 1 year ago
@ExposedPost I believe in globalism and to strengthen UN into a strong government.
ProgressiveInAmerica 1 year ago
To the kid asking about financial aid at 4:53 ...... The way Dr. Paul should have answered that is, "if the government got out of the tuition market, prices would drop quickly and drastically."
That poor kid just shows how public school kids are so fed with propaganda and economic misinformation.
roxtar10870 1 year ago
10%??? How's about 0%, and turn all the stuff that the government does a horrible job at over to the private sector.... While they're at it, they can give me back every fucking penny that I've paid into Social Security since I was 16 and won't ever see again..... Government is a criminal organization and paying 10% to "keep them off my back" sounds like extortion to me.
roxtar10870 1 year ago
@ExposedPost The Federal Reserve is an ass kicking terrorist fighting organization that has helped keep America a superpower. Ron Poopyface Paul wants us to go back to the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany!!!
ProgressiveInAmerica 1 year ago
Good idea, and it can't be worse than what we have now.
Instrumentally 1 year ago
@ExposedPost of course. The few elite banking families are manipulating the poorest and wage war on the middle class and try to tell them that they are the wealthiest and it's their fault all this is happening. The middle class has always been challenging the elites because they've had enough resources and were educated while most of the poorest may not fully understand how the world is run and who their masters really are.
TheEbonicslover 1 year ago
Sign me up.
bertly71 1 year ago
I think every show should have this kind of format where semi intellectual people can ask questions of the speakers. The evening programs are all propaganda filled garbage. Just think if people were allowed to question Beck or O'Reilly on his nonsense.
brown55061 1 year ago
Eat my poo poo Paultards!!
ProgressiveInAmerica 1 year ago
@ExposedPost Do you want roads, bridges, parks, regulation of judicial system etc, etc?
rollsthepaul 1 year ago
@rollsthepaul well of course, the bridges, parks, and civi regulation od the judicial system is important.
777aleon 1 year ago
Whats up with all the media bias towards Ron Paul? I really hope Ron runs in 2012. I will certainly vote for him no matter what the media says!
USARMYSOLDGE 1 year ago
I don't see how this thing could ever pass. The majority of American people will not support an offer that tells them to take nearly full responsibility for their lives. People have become used to leaning on the system and have forgotten that freedom really is hard work. Of course it's worth it to me to really own the things that I have and not to worry about the government because it cannot interfere with my rights. There is a lot to be discussed about this 10% tax, but It won't go over well.
PeteMills5 1 year ago
I agree on pulling the plug on transnationals, but I don't believe a draft would be accepted by the American people in this day and age. If we just amend the state and federal constitutions, making any donations/contributions/bribes/etc by any corporation or special interest a crime (similar to what several state constitutions many years ago) and somehow deal with the goldman sachs infiltration of the gov, we'd be half way there.
LTGOneill 1 year ago
For one this audience is rigged and not one question comes from any understanding of a free market and how it makes things cheap. Also if I was NWO I would let Ron Paul fix all the mistakes and get rid of the Federal Reserve. I would also use my power and leverage for new workable environmental controls and people management programs for the globe. Then in another 30 to 40 years I would rebuild the matrix for another 100 years thus insuring my families continual wealth!
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Maplesyrup41 1 year ago
@ExposedPost
It's not that I disagree, but the root of the problem (IE- The FED), could be eliminated immediately. The FED is responsible for monetary aggregates being nearly triple our GDP.
Time would present itself once the FED is gone, and the Dollar replaced with a sovereign form of currency.
When I talk about incrimentalism, I mean all the other programs and agencies that have proven themself either seditious or incompetent over the years... including Medicar, Social Security, etc.
WNxShisno 1 year ago
...The system was built by incrimentalism and I firmly believe, that our best chance of fully dismantling it is a similar (but, accelerated) approach.
The welfare/warfare state was built mostly over the course of 98 years. To expect that it would take us the next decade to reverse, is at least realistic.
WNxShisno 1 year ago
@ExposedPost
Oh, I certainly agree... but, what I am saying is that the political reality is that we wouldn't be able to achieve total abolishment so quickly. The FED is most certainly on the immediate chopping block... there is enough popular support among both parties in the House, liberty activists just need to focus on the Senate.
My point was this:
We will not achieve our goals with an all (now) or nothing approach. The system was built by incrimentalism...
WNxShisno 1 year ago
for poor people 90% of shit is still shit
mikel1982 1 year ago
politics and religion are a scam.
saintearth 1 year ago
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Politics and religion are a scam.
saintearth 1 year ago
Politics and religion are a scam.
saintearth 1 year ago
@ExposedPost And a refund on all I've paid out in the past, especially Social Security payments.
saintearth 1 year ago
I'll agree to this on one condition: if i get to keep my weed.
S0up3rD0up3r 1 year ago
i wish i could sit down and have a discussion with the 5 dislikes
joshua1auhsoj 1 year ago 13
@joshua1auhsoj
Sometimes you just can't reason with stupidity. Willful ignorance is hard to fix because those kinds of people think THEIR opinion is the only one that matters.
brown55061 1 year ago
@joshua1auhsoj ha u wont be able too, there too busy thinking America is the strongest in the world while watching Jersey Shore
SumerianInspired 1 year ago
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savgal1211 1 year ago
"I don't want any income tax at all" Ladies & Gentlemen, this is why you should be voting for this man. How many other politicians would dare say something like this? How many are serious? Ron Paul is.
MrRedJoker93 1 year ago
A congressman or congresswoman is paid roughly $175,000 per year on average. On top of this base salary, congressmen and congresswomen are also paid for expenses, such as staff, travel, office supplies etc. Their total pay with expenses is roughly $1.5 million a year.Easy to say when you have salary that high.They tax enough already it is there spending habit that hurt us. The system is good but outsourcing jobs etc is really bad for the economy,Then all the benefits they get to outsource.jobs
MrMrEinstein 1 year ago
What a great man!
Tnat1on 1 year ago 4
Does he mean police, roads, etc? Okay maybe i should watch first. anyways of all the R's he's the only one i'd vote for.
VitaminF12 1 year ago
Governments should not even get 10% and God ....well, being all powerful and all, it is kind of ridiculous to think he would need any money whatsoever. --> 0% to him
cookeladoo 1 year ago
Did you know Stossel is 63? Being a libertarian must keep you young.
michaelpshipley1 1 year ago
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...what category they fall into.
jasdv357 1 year ago
I like the idea of opting out. If you don't like it don't opt out.. Why would anyone have a problem with this? You get the choice, or are some afraid there may not be enough money for them to receive their government handout if I don't pay 35%+ in taxes..? If I can keep 90% of my income I can provide well enough for myself. Bottom line is there are those who crave personal responsibility and those who shrink from it, like cowardly dogs. Peoples comments on here make it easy to see what catego
jasdv357 1 year ago
Ron, are you getting soft ? The most important is to have to file no tax return anymore ! - no matter what the taxes.
Having to file a listing of your yearly activities with the government is much more destructive to Liberty than paying any tax !
klausd11 1 year ago
lot of people died needlessly
anti-christian to not help people
marniespeaks 1 year ago
What about the people that cannot work? The really disabled. What should they do to survive? The Blind, crippled, elderly?
USBankruptcy 1 year ago
@USBankruptcy
Maybe they won't opt out!
babyjustwin1 1 year ago
@USBankruptcy Sounds like an issue reserved for the sovereign states.
lighteningdodger 1 year ago
compensation for labor* instead of "compensation for income"-- income is a trick word.
mrwigiteeman 1 year ago