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Ron Paul
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I'm not a big fan of Ron Paul for several reasons. First and foremost is his economic stance. Ron Paul wants to get rid of the Federal Reserve, which serves an extremely important purpose. Also he advocates pegging the US currency back to gold. Gold standards only work if you have a large amount of countries willing to adopt a gold standard, not just one country. Also the floating currency has worked extremely well since the gold standard was dropped in the 70's so I don't see a good reason to change. Not to mention floating currency exchange rates allow for easier and smoother market adjustments. Now before everyone goes and comments on how the US dollar has continued to depreciate, let's remember that a weaker dollar means US exports are more competitive abroad because they're cheaper. So there are pros and cons to currency depreciation.
I also can't agree with Ron Paul's policy on isolationalism. For better or worse the US has become one of the world's sheriffs. A good read for anyone interested is a book called "The Reluctant Sheriff".
Given all this I've got to give my vote for McCain, I like his honesty and policies. Reading his autobiography was one of the reasons I decided that I want to join the Navy. As to the comment that Ron Paul has the most donations from active duty soldiers, a counter to that is that fact that McCain has support from over 100 Generals and Admirals. There are a lot of stars on that list.
I also can't agree with Ron Paul's policy on isolationalism. For better or worse the US has become one of the world's sheriffs. A good read for anyone interested is a book called "The Reluctant Sheriff".
Given all this I've got to give my vote for McCain, I like his honesty and policies. Reading his autobiography was one of the reasons I decided that I want to join the Navy. As to the comment that Ron Paul has the most donations from active duty soldiers, a counter to that is that fact that McCain has support from over 100 Generals and Admirals. There are a lot of stars on that list.
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Sorry, I may have missed it, but did you cite this anywhere?
Is this really such a bad idea? I don't know if I'm against this anymore to be honest. I used to be, but it starts to make more and more sense the more I think about it. Why are we still in Europe? I could give two shits about helping their economy and on the flipside all I see is it helping ours plus billions of taxpayer dollars saved. The only argument left is strategic advantage, but the Iron Curtain no longer exist. We've got mobile sovereign U.S. territory on the high seas. Let the hippies build up their own defenses!
Please for the love of God read up about Vladimir Putin and his Weimar Russia, The US leaving Europe would be equivalent to seeding Europe to his revanchist policies...
Also Conservatives and Libertarians United Against Ron Paul
Here is a site that is pretty useful. It doesn't necessarily give opinions one way or the other, but rather compiles information about the candidates. Just click on the 2008 Presidential Candidates button.
http://www.npr.org/templates/topics/topic.php?topicId=1102
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I think that is a bit extreme...Russia is in no position economically, socially, or militarily to sustain a large military expedition in the near future. They definitely have the potential, but they have a lot of problems to iron out before they can even begin to think of starting something. Somebody to keep an eye on? Yes, of course; we should always have our eyes open.
WOW. I can only submit the following in response. http://www.earthfiles.com/news.php?ID=1364&category=Environment
The dollar is currenly worth about 4 cents of what is was worth when the Fed took control. I dont think that's very good for the middle class. You can also thank the Fed for the impending crisis regarding the Subprime housing market. Pumping half a trillion dollars into the economy does wonders for inflation.
I got this guy. Didnt even know he was running. Great site. I read up on most of the issues.
That explains a lot ...
You won't have overwhelming force at 20%. You'll have the military of the 1930's.
Tell that to any wounded servicemember who's been treated at Landstuhl. Our bases in Europe enhance our logistical reach to the messy part(s) of the world. Our prepositioned stocks in Norway were used to support OIF.
No comments on the Letters of Marque and Reprisal?
MasterBates
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Letter of Marque and Reprisal.. Old school technique for a foe stuck in the middle ages (but with modern weapons)
Seizing ships on the high seas isn't quite the same as running around in sovereign nations with your own private army.
Birdman
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Thanks...ya that's interesting...I don't take that as anything official though. Nor do I think that he could get anything near that passed through Congress, ahh the beauty of checks and balances. But interesting none the less. Nice find.
Having a base that close for medical reasons might be nice, but I don't think it is anything necessary. We could set something up more temporary elsewhere, probably closer, that could stabilize the patient long enough to get them back on U.S. soil. We have those in Iraq already. Hell, we can probably have flying hospitals.
No comments on the substance of my quote?
Honestly, that is the first time I've even heard the term. But what I gathered from a quick search (http://www.progress.org/fold232.htm), you are meaning pretty much bounty hunters, yes? So basically this guy:
Sounds like it might work!
I'll admit the idea seems a little...medieval...but the Constitution explicitly allows it so I'm guessing that is why Ron Paul supports it. But really, I don't see this as a big issue.
flyerstud4
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That explains a lot ...
haha easy now. McCain was a close 2nd and hes got my vote. If hes not available I will run
Can you point out to me in the Commissioning oath where it says that? I'm having trouble finding it.
The part I seem to vaguely remember is something about the Constitution.
The mission of the AF when I joined was to "conduct prompt and sustaned combat operations in the air". I was never under the impression that I had to desire combat operations in order to fulfill the obligations of my service and my oath.
Warriors hope for peace and prepare for war, not the other way around.