Ron Paul: Socialism or Freedom?

January 29th, 2009 12:28 pm  |  by Marc Gallagher  |  Published in Activism, Bailouts, Big Government, Civil Liberties, Constitution, Economics, Federal Reserve, Free Market, Individual Responsibility, Liberty, Money, Philosophy, Politics, Ron Paul, Ron Paul Republicans, Socialism, campaign for liberty, inflation, rule of law  |  2 Responses

Ron Paul appeared on CSPAN’s Washington Journal this morning for a very nice 30 minute segment. Much of the first half of the interview centered on much of Paul’s own philosophy in our current economic and political climate.

The first few callers were of the (perhaps typical) “crazy sounding” variety that CSPAN tends to attract.

The final caller, one which I wish was taken first had a woman accusing Ron Paul of believing in an “absurdity” when it comes to free markets.

Paul replied with a simplistic yet profound answer:

“You are for socialism and a I am for freedom.” (paraphrased)

Indeed that one sentence sums up the current political debate in America. So, are you for socialism or are you for freedom? They are mutally exclusive. I choose freedom.

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