Hello all
My main concern about Ron Paul has been that maybe he was/is an anti-semite (racist). Well, I am not so sure. He seems to be a patriotic American.
I am not a US citizen but if I were, I have decided I would vote for Ron Paul. Sorry, Peter! I don't think Romney or Gingrich can beat Obama.
As far as Ron Paul talking about withdrawing support (probably mostly money) from Israel, he is saying he would withdraw support from all the other countries as well. That could really be to Israel's advantage. Right now, the US gov't is giving millions and billions of dollars to various countries, many of which are Muslim countries ...like Pakistan, Iraq, Egypt, the Palestinians, etc etc as well as to Israel. These Muslim countries are supposed use the money to help build up their countries but often the money is spent on arms to be used against Israel and to line the pockets of the leaders of these nations. If less money was available to countries that want to fight Israel, then Israel would need to spend less on arms and the military and wouldn't need as much money from the US, if any.
Right now, the Palestinian leaders, for example, are living in homes worth $1.5 million while their people live like paupers in refugee like camps without running water and proper toilets. Where did the leaders get the money for these expensive homes? Not from the poor in their territories, that's for sure. Where do the Palestinians get the money to buy all those rockets they use to strike at Israel civilians. Yes, a lot of money is also coming from Arabia and Iran as well but if Ron Paul were in power would he not be in favor of the US using its own oil. Less money would then be flowing into Arabs' pockets.
I know this is all rather simplistic but do you see where I am going with this? It probably wouldn't hurt Israel much if the US didn't help them financially. It might even be advantageous for Israel. Like Ron Paul has often said the US should not putting their nose into other countries business. It is not helping to make the world more peaceful, is it? The US is involved directly or indirectly in most of the world's wars. Imagine how peaceful this world would be if the US did not involve itself in these altercations. I realize that the big corporations are instigating most of these wars.
I don't have all the answers but from what I see, I think Ron Paul is the best choice for president even though there may be some things left to be desired. The alternatives leave a lot more to be desired.
Helen
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