Ron Paul: Freedom, Liberty, the Constitution, Limited Government and a Balanced Budget

Ron Paul made it onto the August 28 edition of Fox News Sunday.

Some highlights: 

On FEMA:
Save a billion dollars from overseas warmongering, bring half that home, put it against the deficit and tide people over.

Unconventional Libertarian Views:
Isn’t it strange that we can apply that term (unconventional) to freedom and liberty and the Constitution, limited government, a balanced budget?

More Interested in Influence or Political Power?
I’m in it to win it and I’m more interested in influence and power. As president I would reduce the power of government. I would not go to war without Congressional approval.

Libya
We should be dealing for national security in defense of our country and not pretending that we can pick the dictators around the world. Military people want to defend this country but they don’t want perpetual war when it’s undeclared and they don’t see the end and you don’t know who the enemy is. Guard units should be here taking care of us when we have floods.

How Austrian School of Economics Would Boost Economy and Deal with National Debt
Let bankruptcy and liquidation occur. Give country a sound currency. Free up the markets. Property rights. Enforce contracts.

Ben Bernanke
All he needs to do is quit monetizing debt. Interest rates would go up and Congress would be forced to cut. Gold backing of currency restrains big government.