Ron Paul's message has caused serious damage to the establishment already

[dude58677]

Because of Ron Paul calling the IRS unconstitutional along with almost all the government programs, there are going to be fewer people filing income tax returns and fewer jurors will be willing to convict tax evaders.

[Ninja Homer]

Also, the other candidates have changed some of their positions to match his. I wish somebody in the media would point this out, but I'm still glad to see that some of his positions are now considered mainstream.

[Chester Copperpot]

somebody pointed that out on some website.. or it could have been a radio interview Ron did.. Im not sure but I definitely remember somebody saying something to that effect,

[lucius]

Also, the other candidates have changed some of their positions to match his. I wish somebody in the media would point this out, but I'm still glad to see that some of his positions are now considered mainstream.

Dr. Paul is making them look foolish; they have to adjust.

[Akus]

I laugh when people say RP is irrelevant because the more he's out there, the more Guliani's, Romney's and even Hillary's rhetoric sounds like his. They know he is anything but irrelevant.

[Primbs]

Even talk radio is talking more about libertarian ideas.

[Matt Collins]

There is no damage done to anyone at this time.... only a slight change in dialog. If RP gets into office, trust me there WILL be damage. But at this time, everyone BUT RP is just giving lip service.

[born2drv]

I 100% agree.... all those young republican congressman are watching the old school Ron Paul shake up the establishment and they can't believe it... and not just that, he's got TONS of support from young voters. If they want to have a long career in politics they'll need to understand what the republican party is all about again, how he's able to get all this support and start voting like Paul to keep their jobs.

[fletcher]

Because of Ron Paul calling the IRS unconstitutional along with almost all the government programs, there are going to be fewer people filing income tax returns and fewer jurors will be willing to convict tax evaders.

I've never heard Dr. Paul call the IRS unconstitutional.

[runderwo]

The IRS can't be unconstitutional as long as it is in compliance with the 16th Amendment, and the 16th Amendment was ratified. Aaron Russo might disagree, but I haven't heard Ron Paul take that position.

[dude58677]

I've never heard Dr. Paul call the IRS unconstitutional.

He's called it unconstitutional the way it is collected such as the audits, etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCgHRoB6xUw

[EvilEngineer]

The IRS can't be unconstitutional as long as it is in compliance with the 16th Amendment, and the 16th Amendment was ratified. Aaron Russo might disagree, but I haven't heard Ron Paul take that position.


It was not properly ratified. The number of states required to legally ratify it was never met. It should be repealed on this basis alone.

[FrankRep]

Former IRS Agent Joe Banister and Ron Paul On CNBC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PvaNWrkFeQ&


Former IRS CID Agent Joseph R Banister and presidential candidate Ron Paul discuss the illegality of the income tax on a 2004 edition of CNBC's Special Report with Maria Bartiromo.

[fletcher]

I've seen all the videos. I still have never seen him call the IRS unconstitutional.

[SeanEdwards]

I've never heard Dr. Paul call the IRS unconstitutional.

It violates the principles of the fifth amendment that is supposed to protect against self-incrimination.

[SWATH]

I have heard him call it unconstitutional several times, though I can't remember when specifically.