Ron Paul visited South Carolina right after the results of the New Hampshire primary came in. He had just finished second in New Hampshire and traveled down to Columbia, SC. There were around 300 supporters listening to his speech regarding the military. His goal when inaugurated is to reduce the amount of the soldiers across the world, and abolishing the Federal Reserve. The crowd responded well and many members of the audience believe that only Congressman Paul can put the country back on the right track. Paul has also gathered plenty of attention from independent supporters and is banking on this to raise his number in the polls. The main problem is changing how the US will deal with foreign policy. Paul is addressing what is the right amount of force needed to keep the US in control while not risking too many American lives. The affect Paul proposes is to limit the defense force and only put soldiers on the frontlines when it is actually needed, when there is a major problem. Paul would rather have the foreign country work things out instead of a US intervention. Since Afghanistan is still a highly prominent issue, this will cause voters to consider the best way to make Afghanistan a peaceful nation while making sure American lives are not wasted. Mr. Phillips takes an indifferent position on Paul’s position although Paul’s perspective may seem to radical or extreme in the political arena. This is not a conservative ideology to limit the military, and may cause him to lose conservative voters on this left-sided perspective.
The State
Ron Paul lands in Columbia with message about reduced government, constitution
Ron Paul only played two notes during a brief campaign stop in Columbia this afternoon but his message struck a chord with about 300 supporters.
Paul focused his points of reducing the U.S. military’s presence around the globe and abolishing the Federal Reserve during a rally in an Eagle Aviation hangar at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. His message played well with a crowd worried about the country’s direction, and one filled with people who relish being a part of the campaign of a perceived outsider candidate.
“If they call me dangerous, they think you’re dangerous, too,” Paul said to rousing cheers.
Republican presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, speaks during a campaign stop today in West Columbia.
- David Goldman /The Associated Press
He stopped in Columbia after finishing second in the New Hampshire primary. He and his supporters believe he is force to be reckoned with and voters must pay attention.
“We’re not a small minority,” Paul said as he closed his speech. “We’re growing and we’re going to have a lot of influence on the election.”
Many in attendance are fed up with the political establishment and believe Paul is the only candidate who can turn the country around.
Few appeared to be undecided on how they will vote in the Jan. 21 Republican primary.
Lloyd Carson, 72, of Gilbert is an avid Paul follower, saying he would even vote for Paul as an independent candidate in the general election.
“This country is at a critical juncture,” Carson said. “If we don’t get it right this time, we’re going to lose our country. I’m telling you it is so serious this room ought to be full of people. Ron Paul is the only one who is telling people the truth.”
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