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You are confusing popularity with effectiveness. Ron Paul specifically had been talking for what, 20 years about auditing the federal reserve more than they we
by cheez 13y ago
You are confusing popularity with effectiveness.
Ron Paul specifically had been talking for what, 20 years about auditing the federal reserve more than they were allowed. They finally got something through under someone else's name, but the victory was his.
The reason is that Ron Paul and his like cannot push through something on his own. The entrenched interests are way too powerful.
- asveikau 13y ago> You are confusing popularity with effectiveness. No, I am saying this ineffectiveness is motivated by lack of genuine interest. They're just opportunists, no better than any other. His son is even more blatant about this, showing up at the last minute with tough questions when something is in the headlines, but not showing any signs of prior interest or following through. It gets him quoted in the news a lot, and a lot of support from people who aren't paying attention. They are very willing to fall totally in line with the entrenched interests you mention. That they happen to be allowed token protest votes on stuff that won't be in serious danger is incidental. That and... I guess being pro-life is a big libertarian position?
- cheez 13y agoOk