(07-09-2012, 04:41 PM)Daydreamin Wrote: IMO......something is off w/ Alex Jones. Too much fear in his messages.
As for Paul.....well, I want to believe and do but I guess I haven't made up mind fully yet? One thing for certain as anyone who wants to shine a light on the Federal Reserve can't be all bad.
I agree with Alex Jones. He layers a good chunk of truth in his rants, but he directs people's energies in confusing manners. He empowers you with information but then steers it into a very bad place quite consistently. Always worst case scenario, which is not healthy if even half the things he speaks of are true. Exaggeration in such a serious subject is anti-productive, imo.
As for Ron Paul, I think he's ultimately a very tasty red herring. I don't know whether he is consciously on one side or the other, and it wouldn't surprise me if he were a positive wanderer, but it also wouldn't surprise me if he was being supported/controlled by some influences that aren't necessarily behind the federal reserve (Bush/Cheney faction?) and don't mind to see it crash and burn as they can swoop in and pick up the parts otherwise.
I guess my only hang up with Ron Paul is that many of his policies expect so much out of people and in that I see the strong possibility for division. In a 'Ron Paul' America, I visualize some communities as paradises of purpose and care, but I also see areas of the complete opposite being very possible as well. I think leaving it completely up to the people/market is far better in theory than in principle from a technological/future-oriented standpoint. As our capability grows (and hopefully it grows exponentially again very soon with released suppressed tech), we have to accept that we can take care of everyone if we just stop the infighting.
It's like our food market here on earth. We produce enough food for 10 Billion people, yet let half of it go to waste in the name of failed profits. I don't see Ron Paul's policies changing that type of problem. That's a big stopping point for me point blank as I feel that issue is the heart of everything. I understand the whole smaller government issue, but I would argue instead that the more important push is a responsible government. Social programs and such can be a huge boon to the people on both the accessibility and the cost front if you actually run them properly. THAT should be the goal. Save the leg; don't cut it off.
I'd love to hear what others think tho. I am open-minded towards having my mind changed. Maybe Ronny boy feels much differently than I have interpreted. Does Dr. Paul believe in prosperity programs?
