Comments for The Tedfreeway Post http://tedfreeway.com Promoting Reason in Insanity - Written by Matt Coleman Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:24:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Is Ron Paul Really an Isolationist? by mrdawntreaderM http://tedfreeway.com/2011/12/19/is-ron-paul-really-an-isolationist/#comment-94 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:24:40 +0000 http://tedfreeway.com/?p=531#comment-94 Ted Freeway,

If it is not too much to ask, I’d like you to write a post on why Ron Paul’s position on reverting back to the gold standard is a good idea (or a bad idea). I recall from my econ courses (taken back in the 80s and early 90s, mind you) that the gold standard was a bad idea. You are my favorite economics wonk these days. I’d like your opinion.

Thanks,

Mr D

]]> Comment on Is Ron Paul Really an Isolationist? by Matt "Tedfreeway" Coleman http://tedfreeway.com/2011/12/19/is-ron-paul-really-an-isolationist/#comment-91 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:32:16 +0000 http://tedfreeway.com/?p=531#comment-91 You can find a full list of Paul’s positions on immigration here:

http://www.issues2000.org/tx/Ron_Paul_Immigration.htm

The general trend is that he wants the flow of immigrants to be regulated by the labor market, rather than the government. He also believes immigrants shouldn’t be able to access the welfare state without contributing it, thereby preventing the subsidization and resulting increase in immigrants.

Paul would probably be considered relatively “liberal” on immigration by some traditional Republicans but he is still conservative when compared to the full spectrum of views.

]]> Comment on Is Ron Paul Really an Isolationist? by JEAN M. COLEMAN http://tedfreeway.com/2011/12/19/is-ron-paul-really-an-isolationist/#comment-90 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:18:32 +0000 http://tedfreeway.com/?p=531#comment-90 Some of Dr. Paul’s ideas need to be studied and possibly implemented. The problem with American foreign policy is: we have no foreign policy, and haven’t had for a while. We cannot
“buy” friendship with other countries, but we need to interact with them in the way the is beneficial
to both – not one-sided. And endless wars have done us so much harm economically we may never recover. We cannot solve all the world’s problems, and should not try. Some countries have been mired in internal conflicts since the beginning of time as we know it. Do we have all the answers? A resounding no, would suffice. However, we can help them take a look at their problems, especially in Africa, and work with them to help bring about solutions. Government agencies are not always the answer – we need to encourage other types of aid and nation
building. Thank you for this post. I have been concerned that we back off of really looking at
ideas which seem brash and bold without realizing that “debate” really helps us see the challenges
and answers before us – or work toward solutions. Dr. Paul has served a long time in Congress
and is a “balance” to some of the liberal ideas that have taken us to where we stand now.

]]> Comment on Is Ron Paul Really an Isolationist? by Mr. D http://tedfreeway.com/2011/12/19/is-ron-paul-really-an-isolationist/#comment-89 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:12:31 +0000 http://tedfreeway.com/?p=531#comment-89 “Further, Paul supports increased immigration and free movement of people.”

Explain what u mean by this.

]]> Comment on Is Ron Paul Really an Isolationist? by robertsitalia http://tedfreeway.com/2011/12/19/is-ron-paul-really-an-isolationist/#comment-88 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:48:19 +0000 http://tedfreeway.com/?p=531#comment-88 I agreed with your post. I am not a Ron Paul fan, but I think a skill most people could use in evaluating candidates is to take a step back and try and see things the way they really are. Good insight.

]]> Comment on Cain Goes Crazy: Herman Cain’s Attack on the Constitution by Herman Cain Is A Religious Bigot | Homebrewed Theology http://tedfreeway.com/2011/07/17/cain-goes-crazy-herman-cains-attack-on-the-constitution/#comment-56 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:55:38 +0000 http://tedfreeway.com/?p=484#comment-56 [...] Cain Goes Crazy: Herman Cain’s Attack on the Constitution (tedfreeway.com) [...]

]]> Comment on Cain Goes Crazy: Herman Cain’s Attack on the Constitution by JEAN M. COLEMAN http://tedfreeway.com/2011/07/17/cain-goes-crazy-herman-cains-attack-on-the-constitution/#comment-55 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:50:17 +0000 http://tedfreeway.com/?p=484#comment-55 I too have not seen a particular candidate for President who captured my attention. I certainly
do not like former Gov. Huntsman after checking his credentials and ideas and positions.
Maybe Gov. Perry of TX will be a candidate, will wait and see. I also like Rubio of Florida, but
he doesn’t seem to be in the running. Perhaps a “pop up” will happen yet, but it is getting to
the point in time of the primaries and so someone needs to become active NOW!

]]> Comment on Cain Goes Crazy: Herman Cain’s Attack on the Constitution by JEAN M. COLEMAN http://tedfreeway.com/2011/07/17/cain-goes-crazy-herman-cains-attack-on-the-constitution/#comment-54 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:46:50 +0000 http://tedfreeway.com/?p=484#comment-54 Perhaps Mr. Cain just “cooked his goose” as the saying goes. We cannot prohibit mosques being built, except if there are city laws about where to build them – some towns and cities do not allow Churches in certain places – especially in quiet neighborhoods and because of traffic jams.
Everyone in America has the right to freedom OF religion – not freedom FROM religion.
So that includes Muslims and other faiths that are a bit “foreign” to us Protestants who are
“old line” and not used to seeing these kind of buildings or seeing people go into them. That said:
mosques are often the “breeding ground” for terrorist enlistments and activities connected with that. So a lot of “supervision” should be employed to keep them in check. It is a shame to feel that
way. I do not think MOST evangelical Churches are a breeding ground for terrorist activities, but SOME are certainly “way out” and like the Westboro Baptist Church, should be banned for
their kind of activities, but we cannot because of freedom of speech. However, let’s watch and
see if they too become “Un American” – it might happen. I don’t like to think of the government having to search Churches, but it could happen, or religious buildings. As for “sacred ground” -
the whole earth is the Lord’s because He created it, thus it is sacred to Him. And certain
buildings are dedicated to His honor and glory and worship. That is how it should be. But I respect other people for their kind of beliefs and faith.

]]> Comment on Rethinking Illegal Immigration: Separating the Good from the Bad by JEAN M. COLEMAN http://tedfreeway.com/2011/07/10/rethinking-illegal-immigration-separating-the-good-from-the-bad/#comment-53 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 22:47:51 +0000 http://tedfreeway.com/?p=471#comment-53 There are also “tourists” who come with documentation. However, I do believe the terrorists probably are more in percentage points than you indicate- it is harder to track them in the midst of those seeking jobs or a new life, legally or illegally. I hope that people will send some comments. I think the article is long overdue. Many countries use workers from other countries – including Libya in the oil fields – and when the “war” broke out there – they tried to flee. In Europe there are many people who go there to find work , particularly from the middle east and Africa. We need to overhaul our Immigration Bureau laws and seek some solutions. For example I know of people who have green cards and work here, but have no intention of becoming citizens, as it costs a lot of money and also time and they don’t get any more out of it than just living and working here and using their green card. Perhaps an expiration of the date of the green card could be a way to help them to citizenship..

]]> Comment on What is the Point of the War in Afghanistan? by Sun Tzu | salesmarketingessentials http://tedfreeway.com/2011/06/23/what-is-the-point-of-the-war-in-afghanistan/#comment-52 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:52:23 +0000 http://tedfreeway.com/?p=458#comment-52 [...] What is the Point of the War in Afghanistan? (tedfreeway.com) [...]

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