Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Ron Paul on Liberty Dollar Raid

Duration: 02:00 minutes
Upload Time: 2007-11-21 02:53:54
User: terbocongress
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Terbo: Last week, Federal Agents raided the company offices of the group manufacturing the Ron Paul Liberty Dollar; they took all their physical gold, their physical silver, their client records, their computer records. Obviously, they're not associated with your campaign, but you have to have some sort of opinion or position on what happened last week... 11/20/07 Press Conference, Reno, Nevada

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momerath42 ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 04:29:40

fuck off troll.
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soloakags ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 06:13:34

i did not like his answer and i'm a ron paul voting supporter !!!!!!!!!
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ajerojason ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 07:19:46

Ron Paul has to be careful. Even though he thinks the monetary system is messed up, he understands that they are still laws and must be enforced. Its the president's primary job to uphold the constitution and laws passed by congress. He has to show that he would still enforce the law, that would be his job as president.
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EchelonMonitor ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 08:17:24

Ron has already proposed a second dollar which would be backed by precious metals with a fluctuating exchange rate to the fiat dollar. You could have bank accounts in both dollars, and move between the two much as moving between the two currencies of different countries. For example, you might want long term savings in the backed dollar while having your mortgage or credit card debt in fiat dollars.
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DillonX ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 08:39:05

I don't believe Ron Paul is suggesting anyone break the law. But if someone wants to give something for some service or goods, and the other person is willing to accept it, then a deal should be made in a free society. In my house alone I have "coins" that work on toll roads here in Houston, some "coins" that work in video games in the city, and even some "coins" from Las Vegas casinos I need to use on my next trip.
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oldskoolslacker ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 08:43:07

I love his answer. As usual, it is spot-on at every point. Yes, he would love to see competing currencies, but believes it should be done legally. Yes, he believes in the power and integrity of civil disobedience, but reminds you that just like King, Thoreau, et al., it may well come with the risk of jail time. He didn't throw anyone under his campaign bus, but at the same time spoke him mind. Perfect answer as usual, if you asked me.
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UnitedOffensiveIII ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 10:52:17

Stephanreyu = (Wow, the government gave us some free publicity. I'm glad they decided to start supporting us :)
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UnitedOffensiveIII ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 10:53:13

When we look back someday at the catastrophe that was the Bush administration, we will think of many things: the tragedy of the Iraq war, the shame of Guantánamo and Abu Ghraib, the erosion of civil liberties. The damage done to the American economy does not make front-page headlines every day, but the repercussions will be felt beyond the lifetime of anyone reading this page.
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NavyFalcon ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 11:45:25

Search "Hacking Democracy" on YouTube. This is an excellent documentary. When a corporation controls the secrets of how their voting machines work, democracy is under threat.
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mbwebguy ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 11:51:43

Actually, I believe he proposed simply that gold and silver be (re)declared legal currency, and that sales tax for gold and silver be abolished. This isn't the same as proposing a "second dollar". Rather, banks would be able to issue notes and other financial instruments backed by gold and silver.
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Amy31415 ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 12:08:17

I'm a fervent supporter of Ron Paul and I didn't particularly like the answer either. Sounded rather rambling, but he did make a few good points. Speaking of money, Donations just hit the 9 million mark! Donate today and on 12/16! Happy Thanksgiving!
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evilgentoo ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 12:17:24

Good thing you added all those exclamation points. I wasn't sure how serious you were until I saw them..
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Ralphdraw3 ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 12:34:10

Ah, Ron; Doesn't the CONSTITUTION give the federal government the power to issue money??? just curious............
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themightysmackles ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 12:36:40

The President has the power, if he feels something is unconstitutional to simply ignore bills that have been passed.
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Soxford ::: Favorites  2007-11-22 12:41:23

Though the Presidential veto can be overturned by a two thirds majority right?
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