Just Say No to Dr. No's bad idea.....

[kingstuks]

The Good doctor has always advocated smaller government with less spending. You would know that by the length you've gone to focus on this.

Interesting nasal twang you have there!

[uche007us]

I just left something out from my last post. This guy is a moron and he doesnt know who Ron Paul is

[uche007us]

i think he means bring the money back to US. Tax cuts is in a way spending

[ajp171]

this guy doesnt know what hes talking about, right out of the gate he doesnt know a thing about ron paul's philosophy. ron paul is not an anarchist, he is anti-FEDERAL government, not state government. if we move to a state and local government then the people of a particular area will in essence govern themselves because they can make their own laws instead of letting the federal government oppress and strip away liberty

[brizzlie]

I don't think Ron Paul means to spend all that money at home via the government. I think he mean collectively, we'll be richer without going to war, whether that be through tax cuts, or having more government money to spend.

In the context of everything else he's said, I know Ron Paul is for smaller government and less spending. He wants to abolish the IRS and the Fed. That's the government's checkbook!

[katydig]

I think you're taking his words too literally. Many times Ron Paul has said the government should not take care of the people, but should only take care of those who have become dependant on social security, etc.

[jitkochick]

RR, I think you make some good points and that you are not as anti-Paul as your heading and some of your comments (and comments' comments) suggest. Basically you seem to say, "Don't just cut spending over there, cut wasteful spending here, too." I agree with that. I also agree that this is not Paul's year for two reasons. The country isn't ready and a leader is simply a mirror of the people.

[miracleneeded]

Put on our oxygen mask first!!!Or would U have us spend it on Title 1 schools,section 8housing, food stamps, "Dream Act",oh wait we are already doing all that. He said spend the money at home no, wait you would have us borrow $1 million per minute,oh wait we are already doing that too! U are making no sense, in other words u do not know his voting record at all, U are full of nonsense. Do you have any clue where are tax $'s go? Good luck in your search for your presidential "presumptive nominee"

[soccom8341576]

Social security money needs more funding too! You can't just switch it off in a day. People WILL get pissed, even if they agree with everything Ron Paul says.

Doesn't the Army Corps of Engineers need more money to maintain projects too?

There isn't enough money here anyway, so bringing the money back shouldn't be a problem.

[will032167]

You are reading too much into this statement... he's just saying that our country is going broke paying for our imperialism.

He's said many times that he realizes that people are dependent on social sec and other entitlement programs. He wants to help the people out who are dependent until we can phase out those programs... you know the ones that we aren't going to be able to help at all if we spend too much money overseas. Like you mentioned... a transition period.

[Rideronthet]

I think he was referring to infrastructure...Paul has consistently opposed the spending you are worried about. You are taking one line and making a lot out of it. If you read his philosophy, which is more consistent than Reagan's or any other politician's that I know of, there is no way he would, as President, allow spending to remain at its current levels. You are obviously worried over nothing. Read his books.

[voteDRNO]

you are reading way to much into that statement!

[Whoo69]

Why do these conservatives get in a frenzy if you say "let's give licenses to illegals"?? Think about it. Wouldn't you rather have people on the road, esp. the highway, who were certified by stringent state standards to drive?? You know, people who actually learned how to drive and got their mistakes fixed and passed the driving test. Even if they are illegal, I don't want to let bad drivers on the road just b/c they couldn't get a license and get certified and learn to drive.

[Whoo69]

aside from his economic policies, which I think are a little extreme, the major issue I have with Paul is his firm immigration stance. Now, obviously, I support border security. I'm no open borders nutcase, but I do think we need a balance. Unfortunately, I actually think Bush and McCain are the more level-headed ones on that issue than the Republican beltway elites.

Illegal aliens aren't all criminals or evil or making us sick. It's stupid to scapegoat them for all our problems.

[Whoo69]

Mass deportation or any program like that where we say "get them all outta the country" is not only dangerous to some local economies that depend on immigrant labor, but it sends a really bad message. Who are we to kick out law-abiding folks who just HAPPENED to enter this country illegally 10 or 20 years ago? I understand they "broke the law" (as everyone points out), but that was years ago for many of them. Is that really relevant now? They more than made up for it.

[Whoo69]

Or this idea that hiring illegals make our country SOO much less safe. I agree that we need some kind of database where we require employers to make sure that the people they hire aren't known criminals, but don't libertarians esp. believe that businessmen have a right to hire who they want? If some guy wants to hire law-abiding, good illegal folks, I don't give a shit, frankly. It doesn't affect me.

All this hysteria over illegal immigration has got to stop. It's distorting the issue.

[Whoo69]

One other thing: Ron Paul once had a plank in his immigration policy saying we should "ban all immigration from countries whose gov'ts sponsor terrorism." Not only is that bigoted and discriminatory, but think of how many nations state sponsor terrorism! At least 5 or 6, if not many more. Punishing the citizens of a country just b/c of a few bad apples in immigration is not the american way. Punishing all for the crimes of a few is what you do to children, not grown adults. get over that.

[jitkochick]

Whoo69, Ron Paul has said our economics policies have created anxiety that we want to blame on immigrants. He's used the exact word you used: "scapegoats." I also am pro-immigration and in a prosperous environment we wouldn't need a scapegoat. Paul is more pro-prosperity than anti-immigration. If we fixed our economy and returned to the Constitution we wouldn't need someone to blame.

[Dedhedted71]

Ridley! I think you misunderstood Ron. I'm pretty sure he was talking about the $ that soldiers spend out of pocket. Considering the amount of ppl we have stationed over seas, thats alot of $. He has spoken about this before. He then goes on to mention taking care of our infrastructure. Is'nt this a good way to spend all that $ that we will have after pulling our troops back? That 1 snipett might have confused you but Ron Paul's platform is crystal clear. A true conservative, a true libertarian.

[9duhjb9]

Perhaps he is talking about spending all that money from the military bases (economic boosts to the base country) back home to build up our military bases here at home and stimulate "our" local economies - not welfare. "Taking care of our people" means using our military to make our borders and country safe.....not others.

[techforumz]

He's talking about taking care of our people by taking care of our economy (infrastructure), and then letting things "coast" to the people.

[wasaka2]

Dave, you are swatting at a nat that isn't even there.

[wasuretta]

Hi Dave,

In Japan the military members spend about $2,800 a month for a 3 bedroom apartment that is about 120 square meters. A Japanese renting the same apartment next door pays about $800 a month for the same apartment. This is the point.

Diogenes of Sinope

[SovereignCurtis]

Dave, you are splitting hairs here. You know where he stands on government spending.

And to those calling Dave a neo-con, it is obvious you dont know him. Dave Ridley is a liberty loving Free Stater. nuff said.

Curtis in NC

[MouthyMom]

Dr. No has made it clear where he stands on Federal spending. He has proven by his record in Congress where he believes those dollars should be spent. He has admitted that there are some legitimate functions and responsibilities of the Federal gov, but to doubt Dr. Paul would be dedicated to the Constitution if he was elected is to be cynical to the point of paranoia. Noone would deny that we should be vigilant with any elected official, but he would be a vast improvement over the status quo.

[kmassabe]

Good point Dave.

[ParapaDrifter]

you're splitting hairs... he meant it as the billions of dollars we print would be better spent at home.

[OutlawTomFantastic]

He's not a neo-Con!!! He brought up a valid point that Ron Paul himself talks about. Everyone here who is rating this 1 star didn't get it. Now MAYBE he took that out of context or maybe Paul misspoke, but the sentiments of this video are 100% in line with Ron Paul's beliefs. BTW It is OK to criticize people. Even Ron Paul. Don't go over board people.

[sdtransporter]

Dude! your an idiot and a neocon

[Organjic]

He has been broadcasting truth and injustices for awhile. This is an opinion that should be respected but one doesn't need to follow.

My opinion is that the small problems will be cured when the larger forces end.

Resist anyway you can. Bringing the money home is always a good solution.

[TomsFriendKake]

Oh Just go vote for CFR Obama then you tool. Just like another stupid American who wants "Change" who likes ambigious chatter from a manufactured candidate.

[sbeutler]

This guy is a BONEHEAD!!! Is he an Obama supporter? Our infrastructure is crap. We do need to upgrade ours before building someone elses! That is a no brainer since the taxpayers are the ones paying for it. our bridges and roads are falling apart while we spend our money building new ones for other countries.

[metalshredder]

He isn't talking about Government spending. He's talking about returning the tax money the Government takes from people to spend overseas, and letting them spend their money (if they choose to) here.

[ithinkronpaulissmart]

Well, he could also just be saying that we should reduce taxation and people can spend the money at home.

[gangreneday]

he wanted to decrease the federal budget by 600 billion while obama, clinton, mccain, etc wanted to raise it by 150+ billion.

I think it was a gaffe if anything.

[jeffcarruthers]

do you really think the domestic fedral spending would not go down under a ron paul presidency? i think you are taking his statement wrong.

[scientistwriter]

This guy who is critiquing this is a fucking joke. Ron Paul wants to destroy waste in government. You are spinning something that is not even an issue.

[AiresQX4]

Nice way to try and distort and spin Dr Paul's

words, but it's not going to work for the supporters that arent retarded like yourself!! He's talking about maybe instead of spending a trillion dollars over seas that we could spend that money here!! Your trying to disect it and distort it like the cocksucker you are!! ASSCLOWN!! NICE TRY! JERK!!!

[sruser92]

What are you talking about? Presidents can't spend money anyway. Just about the only power they have is to STOP spending - it's called the VETO.

[sruser92]

What are you talking about? The President doesn't have the power to spend. Just about the only power the President has is to STOP spending - it's called the VETO.

[LumpyRevolution]

Dave, The Amero is coming.  There will be no more FIAT CURRENCY.

[RonPauladvocate]

If the government stops taxing people to spend it overseas, then that money will stay at home and 'we' as in the people, can spend that money on people.

Ron Paul is the most anti-government-spending politician in American history.

[Quiltskate]

Ridley Report is taking Dr. Paul's comments much too literally. He is over-reacting entirely to his remarks. If he knew Dr. Paul's philosophy, he would never have bothered to make this ridiculous video.

[bmkipp]

i think that comment was based on the trillions of dollars that have been spent in iraq and could have been much better spent on america and it's people. He voted against more domestic spending than any of the other candidates and continues to preach about doing away with the war on drugs, the dept. of education, the irs, and countless other wasteful domestic programs as well.

[8996mogs]

Dude! I feel like im in a bud light commercial. Please buddy, do some research before you post. Sheesh.

[nunurox]

u need some pussy

[dyersev]

You're an idoit.

[VampireZIM]

I think you are being a little harsh.

[Taors]

He never said the government. What it sounded like he was saying to me was that he wants to let people keep the money they earn, and let them spend it amongst themselves.

Another Ron Paul statement taken out of context, as usual.

[Dt0x75]

Agreed. I wish people would stop listening to MSM. We dont need to be in Iraq, and I in fact do not like the Government up my ass.

[cbgames]

he's saying that if we are spending money there, then spend it here. we are the ones that have to pay for it after all.

he knows that. of course he'd never have us in that situation that Bush did anyway. but i see your point. he's been taken out of context though.

[gkeohan]

are you freaking kidding me Dave? we have bridges falling down in MN, the gov't has a purpose!

[youluu]

Taken out of context.

[pure1warrior]

Anyone note that this putz keeps putting the Name Ron Paul in his video descriptions what a hack stop using Ron Paul to get your publicity nobody wants to hear your gay nuttie Fauz News go join the dark evil meybe somday when you grow up you can join the CFR and shake David Rockerfellers claw. I say Riddly stop placing Ron Paul in your propaganda lie videos/

[opal219]

conqst3 (3 days ago) Show Hide -3 Marked as spam Reply | Spam Thanks for pointing that out Dave, I'm going to vote for hillary instead now!

right.. the tax queen..

[Puke0010]

The point that I get from this video is that we should be cautious of all politicians. Ron Paul is a pretty damn good politician but he can still have bad ideas and policies. He is not infallible.

[RidleyReport]

His wording in the speech clearly indicates government spending, remember he said "spend all that money at home." And he said this right after referring to the (government) money going toward empire. He rocks, but this doesn't seem like a slip of the tongue. It fits some of his other statements.

However I'm sorry for the slow responses on this thread; I will try to get a video response up as soon as I can get clear of all this breaking news with the state house, Real ID, etc.

[TheBartman47]

Ron Paul has repeatedly said there would have to be a weaning period. Yes, bring the troops home and spend all that money here keeping the social security system working until we get everyone off of it. The government (foolishly) made a promise to all those retired people so we need to honor it. Once everyone is out of social security, then that money is no longer needed.

[angelgabby]

He means instead of giving the money to the government to spend, we spend it amongst ourselves, and fix bridges and such.

[matereymate]

spend the money, but he knows that money was borrowed from china!! come on man, try harder!

he has said it himself, he would spend it at home if he had the choice between the country and iraq

don't be foolish and spread misinformation.

[eluminated]

I don't think he means spend ALL the money on more government provisions. What he means is doing so would at least be a better idea than throwing it away in a needless war. No one can argue that RP is for MORE govmnt. This just shows how deeply he opposes the war and the idea of a foreign empire.

[mlang52]

By taking this out of the context of bringing the troups home and letting us spend our money in our country, you make the good decision that Ron is calling for, look bad! Too much assumption is made that he wants big governemnt response. He has consistantly stated the opposite. That is why he wants to get rid of useless agencies. USDA? not doing their job, maybe? The woman who complained about, all over the country getting tainted meat, did not consider that they were not doing their job!

[wbradd3797]

Don't vote for CFR members.

[heartofthepeople]

Please look deeper into what he is saying

He is not planning on spending a bunch money

[brown55061]

Dave, he just meant we have to fix our own flaws before fixing the world. Look at his voting record, he has done nothing but vote against spending on wasteful programs.

We cant afford to continue this neocon empire for 8 more years. We spend $8 mil/hr in Iraq. They spend and borrow with funny money inflating the dollar. GDP and inflation rates are the same as they were in 1928 before the depression. We cant afford to vote for anyone else but Ron Paul. The democrats will have us homeless!

[conqst3]

Thanks for pointing that out Dave, I'm going to vote for hillary instead now!

[esteemnz]

Bad idea. Paul is a conservative not a libertarian. He did say spend all that money at home. He's said lots of things that are unlibertarian.

[dusteeshay]

Ridley you are saying we should give money to other countries and not spend any on us our shit is falling apart. your such a sheep that going outside the gate scares you.Listen to you say we should not spend our money on us. so trained to think it's sad. and you commercials breaks need to go but i will not be watching you again .

[mackler]

What video did you watch? I heard him say we should reduce the federal budget to zero.  What does that have to do with giving money to other countries?

[OKMC5]

Ron is talking about THE PEOPLE KEEPING THEIR MONEY AND SPENDING IT THEMSELVES. You appear to be very naive to believe that Congressman Paul meant that the people should give the government their money to spend it.

[lukenukem13]

Ron Paul may confuse those who do not know his message,Paul's message to us should be very clear.When he talks about spending money at home,he is talking about the private sector not the gov. Cut war/gov spending,cut taxes.Keep the money in the hands of the individual.Only this drives and thrives the economy. Ron Paul is consistent on this point and I'm sure, after ten unwavering years he's not about to change. The audience he speaks to understands this.Respectfully,I think you are mistaken.

[Organjic]

Ridley, I love your videos but you seem to get this wrong :/

I do agree with 2012 though.

FSP! RP08!

[SinatraBZ]

Ron Paul gets my vote!

GO RON

ronpaul2008 (dot) com

[Shohadaku]

Uhhh Ron has said this plenty times Dave. He has said MANY MANY times he plans to cut spending across the board. I thought you did more research then this Dave. You just dissapointed me with this garbage. Prob the last time I tune into your broadcast. Good luck, goodbye.

[AdamsFranklinJeffers]

Sir you are a fool. If you would actually do so research you would find out that Ron Paul ideas for that money would be to support people who are dependent on the goverenment. While allowing people who are not to get out from under the goverenment. This is done by pulling our armies out using that money to support the current dependents. Then cut spending domestically and eliminate the income tax to allow more Americans to be free and indpendent of the goverenment. Do some research you tool.

[kswiatlo]

He did not said the Government should spend it. Money are spend oversees. If you cut Iraq and empire building, you could have lower taxes and spend it on your kids, your old grandma, or a house you just bought.

[hagiaadrasteia]

and...he does not say that if the troops came home the money saved should be used by the federal government to take care of us but rather "we" (= the people)...WE will be able to fund what we need with LESS fed assistance when WE learn to live in real community again and take care of one another. We can do that if there is less govt spending and we are able to keep more of our own resources to take care of ourselves and our communitites on a local level. RP advocates personal responsibility.

[christopherquinn]

Oh, brother. You just wasted time on a misunderstanding on your part, Ridley. Have you even bothered to read any of Dr. Ron Paul's books? If you had, and use a dictionary to make sure you understand what you are reading, you would not have even bothered to with your off-target diatribe. Go read his works and then come back and delete this pointless video.

[hagiaadrasteia]

Please be a bit more thorough and take into account EVERYthing Dr. Paul has been saying SINCE the 1980's and understand that what you suggest is EXACTLY what he promotes. It is not a good thing to take something out of context and dissect it. He has spoken consistently about domestic cuts not just foreign policies. He has repeated many times the domestic programs that he would cut with a grace period for transition... even when the other "conservative" Republicans tried to make him look bad.

[cardone7]

Yeah. What is wrong with the gov spending money at home on the infrasructure, on its citizens, etc.? That would be bettter than spending it on bombs, wars, and private corporations like GE, Haliburton etc. You are making to much of this. Also, Dave it's nice that you are a libertarian ideologue, but our gov will never be run that way and thank God. I am happy when Paul says stuff like that. It's common sense, compassion, and realism.

[TEBON]

I like private corporations, they provide what you need. The government provides nothing but a headache. If you'd like to give your money to politicians, then do it. . . but don't make me do the same thing. That's called force and it's met with the same fate that came to the English in the 1700's.

[mmongo55]

Dave, why nit pick the only good man in Washington?

[RonPaulRULEZ2008]

Face it, prices are not going up, they are staying the same. WE are sinking.

The money being printed for special interests and extra DEALS and wars, have continually debased the dollar, and YOUR value. Keep watching.

[pure1warrior]

Spend all that money means not the government you morron he is talking of the money that the soldiers spend around the military bases. Hookers ect... Your stupid Riddly wake up. Listen to Dr. Paul attack the ones that need attacked wake up

[TEBON]

I think your heart is in the right place Pure, but you have to look at all politicians the same way, and value them based on both what they say and what they do. Dr. Paul has shown he is flawless when it comes to the way he votes. Saying things like this can be misconstrued and that is what Dave is pointing out.

[TEBON]

I saw the same thing Dave, and I agree that it didn't sound very good at all. I had to keep telling myself that it wasn't an isolationist phrase, that he meant to spend that money by allowing Americans to spend that money themselves. I agree with you that after hearing it a few more times, that it did sound like he was speaking about extra spending. While I'd rather the money be spent in America. . . and not elsewhere. . . it's like choosing between a douche sundae or a turd sandwich.

[IntoEternity0329]

I think you are losing the forest for the trees by dissecting this video like this. You can't base your opinion off Ron by a 10 second clip off a video, obviously he is going to cut spending but he is saying lets focus our spending here rather than in other countries. That doesnt mean he will take that same overseas budget and just transfer it here. Please reconsider this video post, this is the worst time you could come out and complain over something like this.

[RonPaulRULEZ2008]

So if we don't realize this, the dollar will be worth nothing. It's been overprinted. And then what? Your livelihood will be worth peanuts, just like what happened in the 1929.

[RonPaulRULEZ2008]

Taking care of the people of the U.S.: The job of the government is to protect our rights #1, by abiding to the constitution. Any extra DEAL from them, is just political business (especially if it violates the bill of rights). Creating more poverty, and the need for help. Do their band aids work? NO, just like a loan shark, we are now all strung out on credit, personally, and as a nation. We are spending everyday working to get behind in interest debt. Personally and Nationally.

[RonPaulRULEZ2008]

By PRINTING more and more money,

it creates more poverty by devaluing the dollar, the economical lifeblood, creating higher prices and making the mid and low class vulnerable prey to credit card companies scamming us on high interest rates. Sure it's in the fine print, but we wouldn't be in this position if the FED wasn't sucking the reserve dry (and then some).

Context is very important, you would want people to settle for nothing less than truly understanding what you mean right?

[RonPaulRULEZ2008]

"WE The people" paying the government to protect our RIGHTS, the gov ends up spending our money overseas in this war, and on our poverty and unlawful local issues. Money spent overseas doesn't help our economy, you know that. The worse part is, by the gov printing money and spending money they don't actually have, they print it up and it devalues YOUR money every day that goes by.

[RidleyReport]

As usual thanks for the responses. I'm not sure you guys are accounting for the dangers a presidency imposes upon a president's agenda. He may want to cut the military and hold welfare level...but look at what's happened to other presidents who wanted to cut here & spend there...all that survives is the spending. So we should question all the spending he and his successors plan. And we shouldn't be too quick to denounce such questions...or we'll start sounding like the creature we fight.

[richardbolin]

You hit the nail on the head he is for big goverment.There are democrats and republicans now there is The Last Union.

[IntoEternity0329]

No matter what America is going to be a big government. But if you are going to bash Ron Paul's message compared to McCain or Hillary clintons platform then dear god there is no hope left.

[richardbolin]

The Last Union is coming hang on it will be one hell of a ride.get to a union meeting at my web site today and we will all begin to live for a better tommrow

[Sbphilly32]

You obviously don't understand what he was saying.

He is saying if we are going to spend the money; SPEND IT HERE AND NOT ON MEANINGLESS WARS AND HE HAS ALWAYS SAID TRANSITIONAL PERIODS OF SPENDING TO HELP OUR DOMESTIC ISSUES.

You can't just cut medicare, social security and other programs that help people financially OVERNIGHT, so you cut Military spending and use that to cover those programs until you can phase them out of existence

[rickbeckwitt]

in order to shrink the government it would take a while.

During this transition we have to make sure that americans who rely on Govt are not left hanging. We have to honor our debts while we change. We can only do that by spending the money here instead of overseas during a transitional period. Look at other interviews like Stossel which never aired. He wants to reduce govt and taxes. look at his voting record. If it does not happen right now technology will enslave us instead of save us

[RPftw2008]

Dave you should run for Senate....... Do it now.

[njshoremortgage]

Dave... seriously.... He's talking saving the money from military spending as you said but support our highways and roads...and bridges...

[mengerfan]

Oh my! Does this mean that Ron Paul is actually a politician and not the great savior of the universe? Wake up and smell the statism, people. Do not continue to give the guy a free pass just because sometimes he sounds like he cares about liberty.

[Chandlerbin2006]

I think that quote was misconstrued.

[America4Good]

Do you have cabin fever? I fart in your general direction..

[floridaironclad]

You sir are a nut!

[floridaironclad]

I've seen your video's and have never made a comment until now. I can never take you or your video's for real. Your video's (my opinion) come off a bit nutty. I feel that the way you come off in everyone of your video's hurt the Ron Paul's campaign and I see why now.

It's a shame when there is an enemy from within doing harm. We sure as hell don't need an enemy from the outside, because we have them on the inside.

[floridaironclad]

Look - Why not ask him what he meant instead of coming up with one from your opinion.

Taking Ron Paul's comments and turning them around. Sheesh.

So, take two bad things (your Opinion) that Ron Paul said and toss him out with the bath water.....yeah, good idea...NOT!

So what do you want us to do?

Vote for McCain to save the party?

Vote McCain because he has better ideas?

Hang Ron Paul of something YOU disagree with?

Just two "bad" things from Ron Paul and you turncoat....wow.

[chickeynana]

You obviously haven't been listening to what Ron Paul has repeatedly said. When he says "take care of our people at home" he is saying YES help those that are currently dependant, allow those of us who want out of the "system" to get out. Taking care of "our people" means YES fixing our own infrastructure for the safety of "our people". A 3 second sound bite and you are de/reconstructing it? For what? There was no question what it meant to me. He knows revenue and budget better than anyone.

[AnarchyInYourHead]

Doh! Dave, you touched the third rail of libertarian politics- criticizing Ron Paul! You're in trouble now.

[athlon4800]

You are taking him literally and out of context.

[dlondon1144]

What is your goal with this video? you take a 3 second cut from a much longer statement out of context and turn it into a 4:30 diatribe. You seem to want to be taken as a Ron Paul supporter but you sound more like Carl Cameron or Bill O'Reilly.

How about you nail your colors to the mast and be honest about your politics. This smells like a left-handed smear.

Be honest with us. You're a political sniper, not an honest commentator. You could have a great future with Faux News!

[jmbrewr]

it's called disinformation!!!

[dlondon1144]

Amen, brother.

[VoteYourConsience]

Amen!

[galacticwacko]

You took it toooo literally. Peace

[batmanthe]

Ron is talking about keeping up with entitlements (That absolutely cannot be paid for otherwise) , baby boomers are expecting to be able to retire do you want to take that away from them?

[batmanthe]

SS and medicare need to be phased out for the generations y and x. We already know the system will fail so let us just be responsible for our own money.

[vistakom]

you are putting words in his mouth, filling the gaps, sorry to see you so tense. Stop watching that tape!

hope your friend is better...

:)

[VoteYourConsience]

it is your bad understanding. Dr Paul said numerously that hes not gonna throw the people who are on welfare out in the street. Neither about those on medicare. He will gradually do that and not suddenly because that's impossible, just like he said he wont abolish paper money right away, rather allow gold and silver to compete.

You dont hear Dr Paul talking about that too much? [aka cutting spending]

Gimme A BREAK MAN

horrible video on your count dude

You dont take all your med pills in one day

[BagOfEyebrows]

Mr. Ridley - in order to get out of things, like social security, it's gotta be phased out. I think what Ron meant was to spend the money to keep the promises made to those who paid into the SS/M system their entire working lives - I hear ya, though, sometimes without the details of what Ron means, it can cause alarms to go off in libertarians. But I'm positive Ron's intent is to slowly (and logically) phase out government spending in areas it does not belong in.

[Mordaan]

Ron Paul's platform must be improved to win an election.

Anyways, he is the best candidate by far.

[fremontr]

This isolated quote can be interpreted many ways.

Given the overall context of everything he's ever said I'm inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt on this.

I think you're being a little unfair to him. And I'm not even a Ron Paul supporter.

[RidleyReport]

Well I figured I'd help him along to stage three of the Four Gandhi Stages LOL

Get ignored / Get Ridiculed / Get ATTACKED / Win

[fremontr]

Didn't Gandhi help bring about the dissolution of India and a subcontinent mired in poverty and endless war?

And didn't he get killed by a Pakistani terrorist for his troubles?

He got a lot of good press though.

May Ron Paul meet with precisely the opposite sort of success from Gandhi.

[pure1warrior]

I think you need to make a new video and appoligize. Dr. Paul is talking about the money that the troups spend in the over seas economy that would be spent here in America. Just look at his 20 record he has spoken about this many times he is not talking about spending money from the government he only think we should continue the dependant programs as long as it takes for peeps to wake up and see freedom is better than gove handouts. But you were way off base and you lost a freind me.

[wasuretta]

Hi Rid,

No he's not, he's talking about all the money the military members spend overseas.

"This is Plato's man."

DoS

[Iain1962]

What he means is if the soldiers were in the US they would be buying their Coca Cola and Sandwiches locally instead of from Halliburton in Iraq, hence the money would circulate in the US economy instead of the Cartel economy.

But yeah I do have a few problems with Ron Paul, but he is by far the best candidate.

Whenever did you agree 100% with anyone?

[Iain1962]

For example he talks about eliminating the IRS but helping people pay for healthcare with tax credits... Well if there was no IRS why would you need a tax credit?

So yeah his message and policy does need to be refined a bit, but it is definitely on the right lines as far as I am concerned.

[qspott]

I believe that Dr Paul only wants to get rid of the income tax and just a few other taxes. So without the income tax there is no need for an IRS to process returns and audit people etc. Please let me know if I wrong about this?

[Iain1962]

Well that's what he says he wants to work towards, but then if there is no taxes how can a tax credit help you pay for medical care, there needs to be something else there, some insurance of some kind, but he doesn't seem to have a plan for that.

I am behind Ron Paul all the way but this does need some clarification, I don't see how this part of his policy can work.

[hagiaadrasteia]

While the changes are being IMPLEMENTED, a move toward the right direction would be a tax credit which would start to wean people from their addition to big daddy government. He has stated that he knows there is a problem with this addiction but can't just throw those out of the streets. There would be a phasing out- of course a tax credit would not work w/o taxes though it is the goal. You seem to misunderstand his statements. As an MD, he understands the need for an alternative health model.

[ZeMole3]

He is aware that the democrats will probably still have the congress. He only has power to repeal executive orders unilaterally. He can end the war and he can end the American Empire but beyond that he requires consensus.

Im glad you caught that one, but this one comment against his record and his philosophy... I can see a president Paul using his veto extensivly when in office