Congressman Ron Paul
Question 1 – What is your reaction to raising $5 million in Q3? – It refutes those who said that it’s just a few people who use the Internet…. The average has been $40…. Some have used their own money to prop up their bottom line.
#2 – How would you address poverty? – (It’s a good thing I have the tape recorder going; I can’t type fast enough). Paraphrasing – it’s the destruction of the currency and the trillions going overseas. No difference in the parties as far as out-of-control spending goes.
#3 – Can you compete with the other candidates on $5 million? – They don’t have much left in the bank…. We have more than ($5 million) in the bank…. As we gain credibility, the fundraising increases…. We don’t even know how many volunteers we have…they’ve all gone out independently.
#4 – On disadvantaged youth – It’s not the responsibility of the federal government, except for DC. They spend $13,000/student in DC, and it’s not very good…. You cannot do it by spending money you don’t have….
#5 – Do you think Giuliani is acting like he thinks he’s already won? – There’s signs of that.
#6 from the Row – (Too slow; will have to go back to the tape)
#7 – Would you sign LOST? – NO!
#8 from Fred – Why should a pro-war conservative support you? – For economic reasons. Comparing the Soviet collapse to the current situation.
