GOP Ron Paul's platform, in his words

Forbes offered all the presidential candidates an opportunity to answer their questionnaire to provide a short essay on their campaign platform. Republican Candidate for United States President Ron Paul answers questions following a debate held at the University of New Hampshire in Durham New Hampshire, USA, 05 September 2007. EPA/MICHAEL IVINS

Republican Candidate for United States President Ron Paul answers questions following a debate held at the University of New Hampshire in Durham New Hampshire, USA, 05 September 2007. EPA/MICHAEL IVINSRepublican candidate Dr. Ron Paul was one of those who responded to their request.Except for minor copy corrections, the following is Paul's unedited essay to Forbes in its entirety:"Congress should dramatically reduce its overseas commitments, as well as spending in areas like corporate welfare, and devote one-half of the savings to debt reduction and the other half to transitioning to a market system of retirement security and health care. "This action will allow the government to meet its obligation to those relying on Social Security and Medicare while allowing younger people to escape the mountains of debt we are leaving--$60 trillion of liabilities."As president, one of my priorities will be restoring the 10th amendment and federalism. Decisions about issues like civil unions or right-to-die legislation should be made by the states, not the federal government. "I will stop federal judges from imposing new definitions on the States. I will also return control over education to parents and local communities. Decisions about whether or not to fund vouchers, have merit pay for teachers or extend the school year should be made by parents and local school boards, not by D.C.-based bureaucrats."I will also pursue true free trade with low tariffs and less burdensome regulation. However, I reject the 'managed trade' approach of the World Trade Organization, North American Free Trade Agreement and Central American Free Trade Agreement."Web site: http://www.ronpaul2008.com

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Ron Paul isn't a puppetFeb 5th, 2008 - 19:33:27

Ron Paul is discounted by the MSM because he's not a 'puppet' of the pro-Israel lobby and doesn't support giving Israel $4 Billion a year in US taxpayer foreign aid. Ralph Nader says the exact same thing: youtube.com/watch?v=8rD_rWcDRZQ.

John McCain, on the other hand, is the ultimate puppet and the reason why LIE-berman (I)Israel - supports him so strongly.

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Matt HillSep 4th, 2008 - 15:14:16

He was running for President, He now is out fo the race but he is now campaigning for change among the existing candidates and an new postion that becomes availble at any level of government. He has been a congressman for years. The clown who said he wasn't running needs to wake up.

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