CNN says Ron Paul charged with earmarking for his district

CNN stated that Ron Paul is charged with earmarking money for his congressional district in Texas. CNN also asks if this is the first sign of "convoluted logic" from Ron Paul.
To view the ENTIRE interview of Ron Paul on Meet the Press, which aired 12-23-07, click the link below.
http://researchris.blogspot.com/2007/12/ron-paul-on-meet-press-dec-23-2007.html

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[Metalloveica]

I agree with what Ron is saying here, but he didn't do a very good job of articulating his position. He has a bad habit of leaving thoughts and sentences unfinished, and then running them all together (especially when he gets riled up). I still think he is the best politician in Washington, despite his lack of eloquence.

[researchris2]

i can see and relate to you opinion....

that aside, it is our responsibility to self educate and understand these issues.

[antivert]

Ron's stance here is that the money shouldn't have been taken in the first place, so how is it hypocritical for him to try to get some of it back in a way that's transparent to the american people? Think, people, think!

[MishuTaste]

I understand Ron Paul's reasoning. If the Congress is going to spend the money anyway, you may as well see to it that your district gets a specific allocation of money. If the president gets the money, he can give it away to some idiot war contractor or some foreign government. I'd rather see that money spent in a way that benefits most Americans.

[0aiwas0]

i say screwed reporting

[BarryDead]

@MishuTaste I get it. If someone is going to rape your wife / girlfriend it might as well be me.

[EndTheFedRes]

@BarryDead "If the funds aren’t earmarked, the agencies can spend the money any way they see fit. That is, the executive branch, rather than Congress, will determine how the taxpayer’s money is spent. " This is why Dr. Paul earmarks, then turns around and votes against it (transparency)...hence more earmarks. Get it? That deserves a thumbs up.

Glenn Beck told his half yesterday but didn't bother telling Ron's half of the story. This is what makes Glenn so dangerous. Half and partial truths.

[duvexy]

Asking for money that the people are asking back. Sounds logical. Instead of giving it to the legislative give back to the people.

[BarryDead]

Dr Ron Pork Paul plays the system and spews BS...........squeaky old fart

[brad238899]

Play by their rules until you can change them.

[sciencemunk]

the shrimp industry sounds better than halliburton.

[scott04la]

stupid media. and this is where so many people get their news. turn off the cable, enlighten yourselves