Ron Paul is a homely looking, crotchety, bull-headed hard ass whose views are generally regarded as extreme and consequently doesn’t stand a snow ball’s chance in hell of ever winning a general election. He even has to put up with a Romney.
So, naturally, Barry has some sympathy for him.
It’s important to remember that Old Barry is not a Libertarian. I’m a Conservative. Conservatives believe in limited government that secures the most freedom for its citizens, the rule of law as handed down in the Constitution, and a foreign policy that defends freedom both at home and abroad.
Libertarians believe we should all run around smoking hippie grass, driving on privately owned roads, and buying fire and police protection from Wal-Mart. They also tend to be isolationist, which is a good tendency, but not a practical long term policy foundation.
Barry fully supports kicking the shit out of foreigners provided they deserve it.
Ron Paul believes in Bigfoot and thinks the Civil War should not have been fought. He also likes new Coke and thinks Godfather III was pretty good. So his judgment’s in question.
Still, I like Ron Paul just fine and am happy at least one candidate is talking about the U.S. Constitution. Unfortunately, my GOP is too full of zealous, belligerent control freaks and unmitigated greed heads to take the concept of small government seriously so Mr. Paul is in the ironic position of being a fringe candidate in his own party which, at least on paper, claims to stand for most of what he does.
Just like Barry.
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"Conservatives believe in limited government that secures the most freedom for its citizens" - this isn't specific to conservatives. Everyone beleives "in limited government that secures the most freedom for its citizens," be they conservative, liberal, libertarian or socialist. The idea that people should be as free as possible is a universally accepted an undisputed claim.
What differentiates conservatives and progressives is their understanding of what constitutes freedom and how we should we should maximize freedom. The difference is in the "how" not the "if."
This is by far my new favorite blog.
Well done, sir.
Ghost:
In my mind, Senator Barry Goldwater was a statesman versus just a politician. The problem with elected officials today is that they do not leave behind politics when the campaign is over - they carry it with them in the actions and measures required in order to be a statesman/woman in Congress. I often wonder what it would have been like if Barry had won the presidential election. I liked him. He told things the way they were - and always added his style of humor to it.
Great site - keep up the good work.
BSE:
Well said. We do not need to change a governmental system that not only created a sovereignty nation from a conglomeration of thirteen colonies, but created a nation greater than the Roman Empire (because of its democratic republic stature). But that greatness cannot continue with newer generations trying to change that which worked so well. My father used to say - "If it isn't broke, leave it alone". Our government system is not broke. What is broken is the people we elect from within our society that run the government for the government and not the people - and this concerns both sides of the political aisle.
The words "conservative", "progressive", "liberal" or "socialist" are descriptive. WE must study all types of government when learning civics - but we must adhere to what works best - the government the founders worked so hard to achieve and lost so much to earn.
Maybe that is what is wrong with newer generations - they haven't or are not taught to earn things. Even the founders, like Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin warned the newer generation that the people must keep a watchful eye upon those in government. They may turn toward changing the system and reducing rights before our very eyes. It took time to get where we are today with problematic issues like PC, reduced standards in education, civic ethics and the golden rule - and it will take time to get America back on course.
I like what I see here - from the publisher to the commentators. Don't give in - keep your ethics and standards - don't let the political left, anti-American folks have their way. Lord knows they have gotten away with too much already.
I wondered what you thought of Barry Jr. endorsing Ron Paul yesterday. Any comments?
(I am hoping this will generate another blog post by you, sir. It's been too long.)
Your confusion on what a "libertarian" really is must mean you've been toes up for far too long. the idea that "conservatives"" believe in limited government that secures the most freedom for its citizens" also tends to mean you've been toes up for far too long. Rank & file "conservatives" may believe that statement however those they elect hardly abide by that statement. One can't isolate themselves from those they place into office.
The great "conservative ICON Ronald Reagan" grew the size and scope of government, increased spending in every department of government and increased the size of the national debt.
In closing I would like to post this GREAT quote on liberty
"Men fight for freedom, then they begin to accumulate laws to take it away from themselves. ~Author Unknown
I knew AuH20. And sir, you are no Barry Goldwater. In our hearts we knew he was right but in our guts, we know you are nuts.
Ron Paul ain't nuts though you'd like him to be.
Total BS.
First you state that Ron Paul believes in Big Foot. Barry believed in UFOs. Even tried to invest a report there was evidence at Wright Patterson AFB.
Second, you think Barry is anti-immigration. Totally wrong. Barry had great respect for Hispanic people and Mexican immigrants. If you know your Barry History, like you think you do, Barry published a book called Pictures and Places in 1966. He has a page devoted to Mexican people. In it he states their hard working ethic and commitment to family. He also cites their contribution to Southwest culture.
Lastly you suggest that there is some monumental division between Conservativism and Libertarism. Some minor points but as I Libertarian, I take great offense that you think all of us are Pot-Smoking Hippies. This is one of the worst-research blogs on Barry on the net.
I live in Phoenix and San Francisco. I grew up in Phoenix. You got Barry's opinions way off base. His son enthusiastically endorsed Ron Paul and CC Goldwater has spoken very highly of Pau.
Let me also remind you, that Libertarian as a political movement was not around in 1964. David Nolan and a few other people got together and started the party in 1971. David Nolan has always considered his work in the Goldwater campaign as what motivated him to create the party.
First off, Godfather III is the most awesome ending ever. Secondly, if I bought my police protection from Wal-Mart it had better be Made IN the USA unlike everything else they sell. Third, I'm sure you voted for Bush twice so your judgement is not a strong point/horrible.
But I'm glad you came to your senses. Thomas Jefferson and maybe even James Madison would give you a slap on the back.
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