tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post6575080753694615495..comments2024-02-13T02:39:22.756-05:00Comments on EconomicPolicyJournal.com: Has Rand Paul Sold Out on End the Fed?Robert Wenzelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14296920597416905488noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-73420357166672617482012-06-16T09:09:30.682-04:002012-06-16T09:09:30.682-04:00I would not support Governor Romney because unlike...I would not support Governor Romney because unlike Ron Paul, Romney is not a Christian who believes Jesus Christ is the beloved Son of God, Lord, and Savior.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-35309998281135088492012-06-16T05:32:06.163-04:002012-06-16T05:32:06.163-04:00I support Governor Romney because he has a loving ...I support Governor Romney because he has a loving family of five kids. My dad had five kids.<br /><br />See there are great reasons for supporting him.<br /><br />Sincerely <br />Senator Rand Paulgcdugashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05891496227400676880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-19307687027901946872012-06-11T01:52:30.039-04:002012-06-11T01:52:30.039-04:00Yes you did miss the point:D There are at least 2 ...Yes you did miss the point:D There are at least 2 ways to look at new information. One you judge it by 'a' per-conceived parameter and then say that is the right way. In this example, 'assuming' integrity for a politician is what Ron paul has shown rand paul is a sell out. Or maybe assuming integrity for a man means he will never bribe anyone even if he has to do business in Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-84711558882634661312012-06-11T00:26:04.056-04:002012-06-11T00:26:04.056-04:00I am viewing the world as it is. In reality, Murra...I am viewing the world as it is. In reality, Murray Rothbard and Ludwig Von Mises led the cause that has resulted in millions of people today that are studying Austrian economics and libertarianism. Milton Friedman is the guy big government enthusiasts use to say "even he supported us on this government intervention". In reality, I can't see how Milton Friedman can be mentioned in Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-50486927973626343472012-06-10T22:51:51.360-04:002012-06-10T22:51:51.360-04:00Dan I probably agree with you politically and econ...Dan I probably agree with you politically and economically, but its important to view the world as it is. Reality is not what you wish it to be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-84179392241441276812012-06-10T21:18:35.406-04:002012-06-10T21:18:35.406-04:00Ah, yes, and see how much liberty Milton Friedman ...Ah, yes, and see how much liberty Milton Friedman was able to bring through compromise. No wait, he didn't accomplish shit. He gets quoted by Paul Krugman to help bolster an argument for more government intervention. Milton Friedman's biggest accomplishment is being the "even Friedman supported X government boondoggle" guy for statists like Krugman.<br /><br />What did Murray Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-60434724843308393182012-06-10T21:05:50.416-04:002012-06-10T21:05:50.416-04:00Hey Anon, playing word games isn't cagey, it&#...Hey Anon, playing word games isn't cagey, it's a waste of time. Besides why would Romney even want to deny that? He wants Ron Paul's supporters to be dumb enough to vote for him and with Rand's help he might get some of the more guillable in the movement to do just that. I don't want to win stupid word games, I want to change people's minds. Rand should spend his time Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-34935338384806837522012-06-10T20:56:56.477-04:002012-06-10T20:56:56.477-04:00It's not about getting the republican nominati...It's not about getting the republican nomination. It's about changing the hearts and minds of the people. Ron Paul has been able to inspire millions of people to study libertarianism and Austrian economics. One of the biggest reasons for this success is because he would never compromise his beliefs to "play ball" and support tyrants like Romney. Yes, he supported Reagan for a Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-17794608886925091332012-06-10T19:23:59.448-04:002012-06-10T19:23:59.448-04:00"There is not enough information for me to pa..."There is not enough information for me to pass a judgement that he is a sell out."<br /><br />See, I didn't miss your point.Mikehttp://www.lewrockwell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-1492540151764719282012-06-10T19:17:41.326-04:002012-06-10T19:17:41.326-04:00I'm not saying its the way the world should wo...I'm not saying its the way the world should work but there is a reason Mises and Rothbard are relatively obscure and Milton Friedman is not. People who don't compromise and form coalitions may be better but the world will not recognize them as better. Being a good salesman for your ideas and being able to work with others is more important than being perfect.<br /><br />I believe Mises Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-30905516835337578512012-06-10T19:13:17.289-04:002012-06-10T19:13:17.289-04:00Give the guy a break. He is a republican. He has t...Give the guy a break. He is a republican. He has to support the nominee. Do you think Rand will get the republican nomination if he doesn't support the nominee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-50116951224238032432012-06-10T18:35:10.042-04:002012-06-10T18:35:10.042-04:00If only...
Very good! :)If only...<br /><br />Very good! :)Capn Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-40621844299107957312012-06-10T18:17:53.092-04:002012-06-10T18:17:53.092-04:00The internet has made a donkey out of this fool. T...The internet has made a donkey out of this fool. This would have worked for him ten years ago, not now. He is exposed as a fraud, useless to the warmonger Romney, and to daddy Ron. I wonder what the family cookout will look like at the Paul's this July weekend. I would love to be a fly on the wall.Scarlettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-89691587641874395482012-06-10T18:03:23.848-04:002012-06-10T18:03:23.848-04:00Frankly, I think that's an entirely illogical ...Frankly, I think that's an entirely illogical conclusion to draw from Rand's remarks. He simply stated where he and his father agree with Romney and said nothing about where they disagreed. I don't know where Rand will ultimately line up on this issue. I don't think I've ever heard him discuss it, but I don't see where you can infer, from this statement, that he does not robbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-65202298496770384802012-06-10T17:25:32.906-04:002012-06-10T17:25:32.906-04:00Rand grew up in Texas and now lives in southern Ke...Rand grew up in Texas and now lives in southern Kentucky, but he forgot something that most of us southerners learned at an early age:<br /><br /><b>Don't take a shit in your well.</b><br /><br />He completely forgot the people who put him where he is today. Normal conventional wisdom says that people have short memories, so it doesn't matter. I believe -- or at least hope -- that is Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-33067041966711551982012-06-10T15:55:56.451-04:002012-06-10T15:55:56.451-04:00"Maybe papa taught Rand to game the system fo..."Maybe papa taught Rand to game the system for the sake of liberty"....<br />I do NOT doubt that.<br />His quote was that my Dad, myself, and his supporters are "very passionate"...... and I know Gov. Romney supports that.<br />HA! Lets see Mitt come out and DENY that!<br />Now THAT'S cagey...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-30575254657209704512012-06-10T15:52:53.981-04:002012-06-10T15:52:53.981-04:00You obviously missed my point above. I am not hopi...You obviously missed my point above. I am not hoping for anything, I am just accepting that his intentions have not been revealed and the effect this will have is unknown. There is not enough information for me to pass a judgement that he is a sell out. I dont believe anyone has that information but if people choose to be disappointed or form their beliefs that is up to them. I reckon if Mises Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-56627021132861353482012-06-10T15:45:51.642-04:002012-06-10T15:45:51.642-04:00The only thing that would redeem this abomination ...The only thing that would redeem this abomination Rand is perpetrating now is that he struck a deal with Romney to appoint Paul Sr as a Fed chairman or something of that kind. If not, he is a complete sell out.Ivan Jankovichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13752746676526149443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-7347072315203696562012-06-10T15:22:46.755-04:002012-06-10T15:22:46.755-04:00My only question is...what else will Rand compromi...My only question is...what else will Rand compromise on?<br /><br />If he does run in 2016...will he take money from the big banks? Matching funds? Will he tone down his disgust for the TSA and allow them to exist?<br /><br /><br />I think it's fair we know now what we are getting ourselves into if he truly is the new "leader" of the freedom movement.Chris Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-79799347210657551232012-06-10T15:12:19.522-04:002012-06-10T15:12:19.522-04:00Guess people like you will vainly hold out hope no...Guess people like you will vainly hold out hope no matter what.<br /><br />I frankly don't regret is unwillingness to "compromise". Either you live it or you don't. No such thing as being "a little pregnant".Mikehttp://www.lewrockwell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-37917910702499892722012-06-10T15:09:13.615-04:002012-06-10T15:09:13.615-04:00"Maybe papa taught Rand to game the system fo..."Maybe papa taught Rand to game the system for the sake of liberty."<br /><br />I seriously doubt that.Mikehttp://www.lewrockwell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-34600582561200067312012-06-10T14:44:46.308-04:002012-06-10T14:44:46.308-04:00I look at it from this perspective:
1).Rand's...I look at it from this perspective:<br /><br />1).Rand's endorsement really doesn't "mean" anything in practical terms. Romney is already the nominee. Now, in principle terms yes it is an embarrassment I think him and Romney both know Ron Paulites will not vote or donate to Mitt Romney's campaign. I really believe Rand thinks he is doing the right thing but he doesn't Chris K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-7904000789798376072012-06-10T14:35:21.253-04:002012-06-10T14:35:21.253-04:00Jack Hunter's views -
http://www.youtube.com/...Jack Hunter's views - <br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ERI52UndhE4<br /><br />I am a big fan of Mises and his integrity and also of Ron Paul. But even they have had to compromise sometimes. Ron Paul always endorsed republicans from texas because that was in the rules of the republican party. Rothbard has a quote by Mises himself in essential von Mises,Pg 78 (Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-56734023475468453662012-06-10T14:17:50.922-04:002012-06-10T14:17:50.922-04:00Being a "Rockwellian" has no bearing on ...Being a "Rockwellian" has no bearing on whether or not Rand Paul is for liberty or not. It's becoming extremely obvious to anyone willing to simply look with open eyes.Mikehttp://www.lewrockwell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758330678390419129.post-3886084049823323262012-06-10T14:10:31.276-04:002012-06-10T14:10:31.276-04:00Liberty advances on principle and retreats on comp...Liberty advances on principle and retreats on compromise. That's why the Republic was lost long ago. Whatever Rand thinks he's doing it's at best tantamount to throwing sandbags at a broken damn.Cletus IIInoreply@blogger.com