Where are Ron's positions on issues on his campaign website???

[Cleaner44]

So last night I was writing an essay for my new version of The Case For Ron Paul and I noticed that Ron does not seem to have his positions anywhere on the new campaign site? For those of us that were here last election you probably remember that Ron had great details for each issue and videos to go with them. The old site was a great resource and one that I wish had never died. So why is it that I can find Romney's positions on his site but not on Ron's? Am I just missing them right in front of my eyes?

[RonPaulVolunteer]

So last night I was writing an essay for my new version of The Case For Ron Paul and I noticed that Ron does not seem to have his positions anywhere on the new campaign site? For those of us that were here last election you probably remember that Ron had great details for each issue and videos to go with them. The old site was a great resource and one that I wish had never died. So why is it that I can find Romney's positions on his site but not on Ron's? Am I just missing them right in front of my eyes?

Nope, they are not there. You're not the first person to notice.

[Cleaner44]

Nope, they are not there. You're not the first person to notice.

I have not posted the essay yet but it will be up later today. Take a look at the site whe you get a chance:
http://thecaseforronpaul.wordpress.com/

Like last time it will document Ron's performance in polls and such but it will also be much more.

[libertybrewcity]

it's early, no?

[Cleaner44]

it's early, no?

Not too early for mittens to have his up. Ron's should be even easier as they never change.

[Matt Collins]

I've heard the website is in the middle of a major overhaul. Word is that it should be done very soon.

[andrewjs18]

I've heard the website is in the middle of a major overhaul. Word is that it should be done very soon.

lets hope so because it needs to be there. What I think might be beneficial is to point out why the issue actually exists and what Ron would do as president to fix the problems.

[Brandon Todd Carr]

h xxp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Ron_Paul

[Eric21ND]

We need more specifics and actual numbers. Ron is fond of saying we'd save hundreds of billions, but I want it all layed out to exact dollar figure we'll save.

[ChrisDixon]

it's early, no?

It's early with straw poll season right around the corner? I think not.

[freedom-maniac]

Not too early for mittens to have his up. Ron's should be even easier as they never change.

Well stated. +1

[Cleaner44]

Ok so here is my blog post. The next one I do will expand on the last leg of this post. Take a look:

Fiscal Responsibility: Ron Paul vs. Mitt Romney

When it comes to the issue of fiscal responsibility both Ron Paul and Mitt Romney understand that the spending of the U.S. federal government is out of control. The annual budget deficits are leading to an ever increasing national debt that is unsustainable. The federal spending must be cut massively in order to balance the budget and that means massive cuts to the size of the federal government.

There are three steps that must be taken in order to get to a point of fiscal responsibility.

1.End deficit spending
2.Reduce entitlement spending
3.Reduce military spending

Ending deficit spending is simple, as an adult knows, just do not spend more money than you take in. Living within your means is the only responsible thing for any adult to do and it is no different for a government. Not only must our federal government balance the budget each year, but they need to run a surplus if we are ever to have a chance of paying down our national debt. This means we must spend significantly less than we take in each year.

Reducing entitlement spending is necessary, but difficult, as that requires American citizens to be willing to get less entitlements than they are expecting and have paid taxes for. Medicare and Medicaid account for about 23% of federal spending and Social Security accounts for about 20% of our federal spending. Combined they are taking up an increasing amount of our federal budget as the workforce of taxpayers is decreasing. Reform is essential and must be done in a way that does not cause harm to the very citizens that have come to be dependent upon the programs they have paid for and expect.

Reducing military spending is absolutely necessary as it accounts for about 20% of our federal spending. This amount increases as the federal government wages wars in more and more places around the globe. In addition to the existing wars going on, the U.S. has over 900 military bases in over 130 countries all over the world. The U.S. State Department recognizes 194 countries in the world, which means we have bases in over 67% of the countries on Earth. All of this military spending is unsustainable and unnecessary for our national defense.

While both Ron Paul and Mitt Romney recognize steps 1 and 2 are required for the federal government to become fiscally responsible, only Ron Paul is willing to take on step 3 to reduce the expense of military spending. The U.S. taxpayers simply can not afford to provide for the defense of nations that do not pay into our national treasury. Increasing our military spending will not only strain our budget, but it will continue to strain peace around the world. The path for peace and prosperity can only be achieved by including a reduction of military spending in our plan for fiscal responsibility.

http://thecaseforronpaul.wordpress.com/

[R3volutionJedi]

Hey guys, this may be a little off topic, but: has anyone else noted the change in the logo???

BEFORE:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0b/Ron_Paul_presidential_campaign%2C_2012_logo.png

AFTER:
http://www.ronpaul2012.com/store/

The A has a different color spectrum...It bothers me. I liked the old version....is it JUST me??

[Salvial]

I really don't like how his positions are not up there in any way other than his bio.

[king_nothing_]

Hey guys, this may be a little off topic, but: has anyone else noted the change in the logo???

BEFORE:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0b/Ron_Paul_presidential_campaign%2C_2012_logo.png

AFTER:
http://www.ronpaul2012.com/store/

The A has a different color spectrum...It bothers me. I liked the old version....is it JUST me??
I think I like the new one better. You don't really need the blue stripe in there since text is blue. Having light blue on navy blue isn't that great, in my opinion.

[tsai3904]

I noticed that too. It may have to do with printing costs.

[ChrisDixon]

Hey guys, this may be a little off topic, but: has anyone else noted the change in the logo???

BEFORE:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0b/Ron_Paul_presidential_campaign%2C_2012_logo.png

AFTER:
http://www.ronpaul2012.com/store/

The A has a different color spectrum...It bothers me. I liked the old version....is it JUST me??

I like the old version better. Red, White, AND blue stands out to people...especially with conservatives on a patriotism kick. Red, White, and Red does nothing for me, on the other hand.