shadowhooch
08-02-2007, 09:59 AM
Okay, so I've been on the Ron Paul band wagon for a full month now (and lovin' every minute of it).
Here is my experience when talking to people about him....
We all know Republicans are very fond of Ronald Reagan. As a result, they really gravitate and are very receptive toward's Ron Paul's domestic agenda (cut spending, cut taxes).
However, Ronald Reagan's tough military stances with USSR are viewed by many Republicans as a major reason why the USSR failed and "we won." They often view Ron Pauls non-interventionalism as opposite of Ronald Reagan's philosophy.
Anyone know how Ron Paul would have handled the 1980s? Does he differ from Ronald Reagan on foreign affairs philosophically?
And if he DOESN'T, Ron Paul should make that very clear to Republicans that he supported the foreign policy of Ronald Reagan (buildup of arms, etc) or at least address similarities and differences. I believe Republicans don't fully understand "non-interventionalism" and automatically think that it is opposite of their beloved hero - Ronald Reagan.
Any input appreciated!
Here is my experience when talking to people about him....
We all know Republicans are very fond of Ronald Reagan. As a result, they really gravitate and are very receptive toward's Ron Paul's domestic agenda (cut spending, cut taxes).
However, Ronald Reagan's tough military stances with USSR are viewed by many Republicans as a major reason why the USSR failed and "we won." They often view Ron Pauls non-interventionalism as opposite of Ronald Reagan's philosophy.
Anyone know how Ron Paul would have handled the 1980s? Does he differ from Ronald Reagan on foreign affairs philosophically?
And if he DOESN'T, Ron Paul should make that very clear to Republicans that he supported the foreign policy of Ronald Reagan (buildup of arms, etc) or at least address similarities and differences. I believe Republicans don't fully understand "non-interventionalism" and automatically think that it is opposite of their beloved hero - Ronald Reagan.
Any input appreciated!