Posted on 12/17/2007 10:03:51 AM PST by CableNewsJunkie2
By now, readers will know who I favor in the Democratic race. Here's my most considered case. But what of the GOP? For me, it comes down to two men, Ron Paul and John McCain. That may sound strange, because in many ways they are polar opposites: the champion of the surge and the non-interventionist against the Iraq war; the occasional meddling boss of Washington and the live-and-let-live libertarian from Texas. But picking a candidate is always a mix of policy and character, of pragmatism and principle. And what these two mavericks share, to my mind, is a modicum of integrity.
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Bullseye!
I haven't been referring to him as PaulPot for nothing :>)
Do you think Paul regrets sponsoring these pieces of legislation?
1st Session
H. CON. RES. 277
Recognizing the important contributions of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 19, 2001
Mr. PAUL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the important contributions of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Whereas the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the United States has had a significant impact among Hispanic businesses, and in the business community in general;
Whereas the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has served in a key support role, not merely as a business group but also as a civic organization working in the Hispanic-American community; and
Whereas the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has helped to bring entrepreneurship to the Hispanic community as well as helping to pool the resources and talents of Hispanic American entrepreneurs: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that it is important to the promotion of the free market process of the United States, to the future success of Hispanic Americans, and to society at large that the special role of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the United States be recognized and further cultivated to the benefit of all Americans.
Or this one he SPONSORED
107th H.CON.RES.206 : Recognizing the important relationship between the United States and Mexico. Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 7/31/2001) Cosponsors (8) Committees: House International Relations H. CON. RES. 206
Recognizing the important relationship between the United States and Mexico.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 31, 2001
Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. NETHERCUTT, and Mr. DREIER) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the important relationship between the United States and Mexico.
Whereas the United States and Mexico share a special bilateral friendship matched by few other countries in the world;
Whereas the United States and Mexico are partners joined by geography as well as by a series of government-to-government and private relationships which are of critical importance to both countries;
Whereas the United States and Mexico share concern on a wide range of issues, including trade and immigration, environmental quality, economic development, and regional security and stability; and
Whereas the special relationship between the United States and Mexico is critically important in its own right as well as serving as a linchpin in the relationship between the United States and every nation in Central and South America: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that it is in keeping with the just interests of the United States that the special nature of the relationship between the United States and Mexico be recognized and further cultivated to the mutual benefit of both countries.
Paultard Fatboy...my fave!
"CableNewsJunkie This account has been banned or suspended."
Um... Welcome to FR.
I'm withya pal.
I like being around my own kind. Besides...
...when you fix all the things wrong with Libertarianism, you get Conservatism.
I didn't know such a ping list existed. I gotta get on this list please, it is one of my favorite pass times on FR, witnessing the hand of zot.
Damn! That’s a great name, I’ll have to steal it!
Yep, no matter how many times I see that, it doesn't get old.
That’s funny. He introduces those, but votes against condemning Iran because it’s not in the Constitution. Guess theres an article allowing happy resolutions but barring nasty one somewhere in there.
“”The United States should not have a national immigration policy and welcome anyone who wants to come here and work””
Do you happen to have a link for that quote? I have seen it before. Ron’s solution to the illegal immigration problem has always been ‘cut off welfare’....something he couldn’t do in congress and congress will NEVER do.
Just more of the Ron Paul ‘consistency’. LOL
He has co sponsored so much socialist liberal legislation it’s not even funny.
I came up with it sometime last week. Be my guest.
My paraphrase didn’t accurately represent it. He said we ‘should’ allow anyone in who wants to come here to work. My original paraphrase could have been read we should ‘not’ let them come in.. that is the opposite of what he said.
IATZ!!!
Looks like I missed a live troll.
Go ahead and add me too, DW.
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