Ron Paul
The Outskirts posted the other day on Ron Paul. On her blog I learned that Ron Paul isn’t allowed to show up at the Republican National convention, so he’s going to throw a party of his own.
I’m not a fan of politics. I think that the politicians are all pretty much dirty. Their desire is to get into the White House. I think they’ll do what it takes to get there. That includes miss leading tons of people.
However I do believe in a right and fair process. I think part of my problem with politics is that it’s a popularity contest with in the party. It’s not of process of how can we best serve the people of the country but who can get elected.
I think Ron should be able to have a place at any convention if he wants. Let his voice be heard.
Here are some of the stances of Rob Paul.
Same-Sex Marriage/Civil Unions: Ron Paul opposes same-sex marriage, but does not support a federal amendment to define marriage as only between a man and a woman. Sure they can do whatever they want and they can call it whatever they want , just so they don’t expect to impose their relationship on somebody else. They can’t make me, personally, accept what they do, but they gay couples can do whatever they want. In fact, I’d like to see all governments out of the marriage question. I don’t think it’s a state function. I think it’s a religious function. There was a time when only churches dealt with marriage, and they determined what it was. But 100 years or so ago for health reasons they claim that the state would protect us if we knew more about our spouses and we did health testing and you had to get a license to get married and I don’t agree with that.
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Ron Paul supports keeping the military ban on gays and lesbians. In a candidate debate on CNN Ron Paul said about “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”: “I think the current policy is a decent policy. And the problem that we have with dealing with this subject is we see people as groups, as they belong to certain groups and that they derive their rights as belonging to groups. We don’t get our rights because we’re gays or women or minorities. We get our rights from our Creator as individuals. So every individual should be treated the same way. So if there is homosexual behavior in the military that is disruptive, it should be dealt with. But if there’s heterosexual behavior that is disruptive, it should be dealt with. So it isn’t the issue of homosexuality. It’s the concept and the understanding of individual rights. If we understood that, we would not be dealing with this very important problem.”
Employment Non-Discrimination: Ron Paul is opposed to Employment Non-Discrimination Bill that is inclusive of gays, lesbians and transgender.
For more info on where Rob Paul stands on issues go here.
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thanks for passing the idea on.
Yuppers. Thanks for swinging by Marc.
Ya know what I just thought about is here in TX
if a unwed couple living together for 6 months or
something like that. They have a joint checking
account and bills in both names that they are
considered ‘common-law’ married.
I have always been for the ‘don’t ask-don’t tell’ when
it comes to the military. I don’t care if you’re straight
I think I’ll still get your back.
But, I will go and check out what else Ron Paul has
to say. Cause I know that he will listen to what I
say.
Have a great weekend!!!
HUGS!!!!
LAURIE–oh, I just saw on the news that he has quit. I think that there are a lot of things that go for straight people that queer people don’t get.
Cara and I aren’t common law anything. Just roommates.
Hold on, I’m not big on US politics, but I thought Ron Paul was a libertarian (social liberal, fiscal conservative). Those are pretty right-wing views to have on Gay Issues. Why wouldn’t the GOP want him at the convention?
Please don’t tell me he’s considered too liberal?
uhhh no, he just won’t play on the team with everyone else and endorse John McCain.
Seriously, only reason. That and he’s been somewhat of a critic of his own party for a long time now, for pretending to be pro-money management and pro-constitutional rights and for the Bushies being the worst offenders on both accounts.
Basically, he’s right and they are wrong and they don’t much like him for it.