Ron Paul speaks on economy, smaller government
Josh Rutenberg
Issue date: 2/13/09 Section: News
"Washington believes people are dumb, and that the government needs to take care of them," Paul said. "What we really need is a better understanding of how freedom works."
He also warned students not to panic in times of crisis, and he criticized the Patriot Act, which he called a hasty action.
"Americans were terrified; we allowed the government to do whatever was necessary, to spend as needed," Paul said.
Lovett College freshman Rachel Alexander said she did not think a hands-off government would be a good idea.
"If the government doesn't have some restriction on businesses, larger businesses may become corrupt and smaller businesses may suffer," she said.
Paul said he sees an easy solution to solving America's economic troubles but a public reluctant to accept the consequences. By sticking to only policies that a limited interpretation of the Constitution would permit and enduring a few years of tough times, Paul believes the U.S. economy could be back on track in a matter of years.
"If we don't change our ways, this go-round will be a lot worse," Paul said. "So many in your age group know what's going on. It isn't difficult for us to reverse our trends, and I come to you with a sense of optimism."
He also warned students not to panic in times of crisis, and he criticized the Patriot Act, which he called a hasty action.
"Americans were terrified; we allowed the government to do whatever was necessary, to spend as needed," Paul said.
Lovett College freshman Rachel Alexander said she did not think a hands-off government would be a good idea.
"If the government doesn't have some restriction on businesses, larger businesses may become corrupt and smaller businesses may suffer," she said.
Paul said he sees an easy solution to solving America's economic troubles but a public reluctant to accept the consequences. By sticking to only policies that a limited interpretation of the Constitution would permit and enduring a few years of tough times, Paul believes the U.S. economy could be back on track in a matter of years.
"If we don't change our ways, this go-round will be a lot worse," Paul said. "So many in your age group know what's going on. It isn't difficult for us to reverse our trends, and I come to you with a sense of optimism."
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Sam
posted 2/12/09 @ 8:02 PM CST
>>>"Washington believes people are dumb, and that the government needs to take care of them," Paul said. "What we really need is a better understanding of how freedom works. (Continued…)
PaulFdot
posted 2/12/09 @ 9:22 PM CST
If we don't change our ways, this go-round will be a lot worse," Paul said. "So many in your age group know what's going on. It isn't difficult for us to reverse our trends, and I come to you with a sense of optimism. (Continued…)
Matt
posted 2/13/09 @ 7:55 AM CST
A "hands off approach" The Government causes all of these problems. The people must fix this not politicians. Lets give the government a few jobs they can do well not a million jobs they do poorly - they are over extended. (Continued…)
Ben Straub
posted 2/13/09 @ 10:44 AM CST
Deep down people know Ron Paul is correct.
Jeremy Cowan
posted 2/13/09 @ 1:39 PM CST
Ron Paul is the only real conservative we have in Congress right now, and the way he was ignored during the primaries is shameful. Right now we are suffering the effects of a fiat monetary system that has failed every place it was tried in history. (Continued…)
Jonlivefreeordie
posted 2/15/09 @ 8:50 AM CST
Ron Paul's special interest group is the American public, not himself, not his friends and not special interest groups. And very few people vote for this Patriot. (Continued…)
Jeff Paul
posted 2/18/09 @ 11:32 PM CST
I definitely agree with a lot of ideas Ron Paul has, even though I'd consider myself very liberal. For example, you could look at Obama and his pro-protectionism voting record. (Continued…)
MikeK
posted 2/23/09 @ 8:50 PM CST
Jeff, it's not a liberal thing or a conservative thing. Our country has gotten so caught up in the "gang mentality (d vs. r) that they refuse to listen to good ideas that come from the other side. (Continued…)
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