Americans Support Ron Paul Plan to Audit the Federal Reserve

AllGov ^ | August 01, 2009

[GoldStandard]

A plan to open the Federal Reserve to the same scrutiny that almost all other federal government operations endure is overwhelmingly supported by the American people, according to a new poll by Rasmussen Reports. The survey found that 75% of Americans favor auditing the Fed and publicizing the results. The same kind of support can be found in Congress, where members on the left and right who rarely come together are supporting the change.

A House bill by libertarian congressman and former presidential candidate Ron Paul (R-TX) would give the Government Accountability Office the power to examine the books of the national bank, whose leaders object to the idea, arguing that it would compromise the Fed’s independence. H.R. 1207 has 281 cosponsors who span the political spectrum from leftist Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) to arch-conservative Michelle Bachmann (R-MN).

[Artemis Webb]

I didn't compare Ron Paul to Hitler or the NAZIs. I'm just saying that with any POS, be it Hitler or Ron Paul you can find something positive to say. I could have used Mao or Stalin or Jimmy Carter for that matter.

This is actually the nicest thing I've ever said about Paul. If I were you I would revel in it.

[Fingolfin]

Sadly, you are absolutely correct, now that I think about it.

[GoldStandard]

I'm just saying that with any POS, be it Hitler or Ron Paul you can find something positive to say.

Well you're certainly a pleasant guy....

[FightThePower!]

You see, Ron Paul actually wants the USA to follow the Constitution as it was written, so he’s a POS. ??????

[TCats]

I saw a clip of Bernanke being questioned about both where the money was being allocated and upon what authorities had the Fed exploded its balance Sheet.

Bernanke’s answers were not anything that would inspire any confidence. He literally could not answer either of these questions.

This is an out of control entity, period.

[TCats]

LOL - Great commentary on the attention span of too many in America today. The Pols depend upon it and they are never disappointed.

[GOP Poet]

bookmark

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

“I saw a clip of Bernanke being questioned “

That’s a GREAT clip! Everybody should see it! A Florida dem, laughing at Bernanke. It’s GREAT! And now I can’t find the durn thing,,,,,

[TCats]

Please find it. It was both hilarious and terrifying to see how little this man knew about what he was doing and what he was allowed, under the law, to do without ANY prior review or approval.

The Rep who was questioning him was excellent - He was a Dem?

[uncommonsense]

"whose leaders object to the idea, arguing that it would compromise the Fed's independence."

Yes, we see how badly it compromises the independence of all publicly traded companies. /sarc

[djsherin]

Ping

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

Found it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00ECLxK2YTs

[Artemis Webb]

"You see, Ron Paul actually wants the USA to follow the Constitution as it was written, so he’s a POS. ??????"

My my you do like those question marks don't you?
First of all I was the one who called "Doctor Paul" a POS, not GoldStandard. So if you're going to refer to my statement you need to give me a courtesy ping.

Secondly it's easy to claim I and the FReepers who don't like "Doctor Paul" do so because he "only wants to follow the Constitution". I guess it's a lot easier to claim that than to deal with his past history of anti-Israeli sentiment, of being glad that the Democrats were the controlling majority and of being a 9/11 truther. All things that of course have something to do with "following the Constitution".

[Fingolfin]

I guess it's a lot easier to claim that than to deal with his past history of anti-Israeli sentiment, of being glad that the Democrats were the controlling majority and of being a 9/11 truther. All things that of course have something to do with "following the Constitution".

You have some valid arguments but take them way too far. Ron Paul could be more aggressive in criticizing Democrats instead of just criticizing general ideas, but I doubt he is happy about the Democrats being in charge and their socialism.

His foreign policy, for right or for wrong, is consistent and doesn't have anything to do with him being anti-Israel. It would be a valid argument to say his foreign policy is dangerous because it treats both Israel and Iran the same, for example. But to say he hates Israel has no basis in fact.

[FightThePower!]

If you care so much about Israel, then go over there and join their Army and fight for them.

[TCats]

Perfect. Thanks much. This should be a separate thread. It is truly frightening!

[TCats]

Ooops. Posted a reply to myself! :-)

I said “Perfect. Thanks much. This should be a separate thread. It is truly frightening!”

[Redleg Duke]

I figured it would be too easy to smoke out a Paulbot.

Hang on to your hatred...it is all you have.

[Artemis Webb]

"If you care so much about Israel, then go over there and join their Army and fight for them."

The Israelis do a pretty good job of fighting for themselves thank you. However I am fighting for them. I'm doing it by pointing out that Ron Paul has a long history of anti-Israeli sentiment. I'm doing it that pointing out that you are a dirtbag.

[FightThePower!]

Israel wouldn’t last 2 years with out our money and support.