What makes you think he isn't? It's not like he'll introduce a bill demanding term limits for everyone but him. How do you expect anyone to introduce term limits if those that think it's a good idea don't stick around long enough to support it?
And has he even actually introduced that bill? If he did, it failed, yet he decides to continue. "Well its not in my platform."
Sticking to the Constitution is about changing it. That was one of the clearly defined intentions of the framers. They knew full well that society would evolve and the Constitution would have to evolve with it. They gave us a method to make that happen because they wanted it to happen, they knew it was necessary.
Strict constructionism and amending the constitution are nor mutually exclusive nor have they ever been. It was a stupid question on Russert's part and he should be ashamed of pretending that he doesn't know the meaning of the term he threw out.
I wouldn't call that 'strict' then...
How do you think the system works? We all pay into the federal piggy bank, we all get money back. The problem is that some people get more money back than others, some people get far less. Yet there is nothing to suggest that he's earmarking more money for his district than it has paid in.
You're accusing him of taking kickbacks with absolutely zero evidence to support it.
Come on dude, you *can't* be that naive. I think we all know where earmarks and the like go. They go to people that helped them climb over everyone on their way to the top. You're a smart guy...
Twenty or thirty years ago and he clearly states that intelligence gathering and federal law enforcement are supported. Just because he would dismantle the CIA and FBI because of their many, MANY atrocities throughout their history doesn't mean he wouldn't support different agencies. The point still remains that he wants it to be in accordance with the supreme law of the land.
Yeah, he says they are supported now, but they weren't 20-30 years ago by him. They may be bad, and I agree that clandestine operations should be stopped, but to totally abolish them is simply reckless.
You call Ron Paul an idiot but do you have a better candidate?
Yes, Joe American. Anyone can have better common sense and understanding of the People than these career politicians do. Other than that, no. I could make the perfect candidate if I could Frankenstein the current candidates tho!