Ron Paul revolution invades Louisiana
Presidential candidate visits Baton Rouge
J.J. Alcantara
Issue date: 1/22/08 Section: News
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Ron Paul, 2008 Republican presidential candidate, came to Louisiana to talk about his views and policies.
Paul visited three cities - Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans - during his single-day campaign.
Matt Chancey, Southeast regional coordinator for Paul's campaign, said they first heard Paul was coming to Louisiana on Friday night. The campaign released a statement Saturday afternoon with information on Paul's location and times.
More than 1,000 people came to see Paul during his Baton Rouge visit.
Paul's speech at the Bellemont on Airline Highway included many topics he has voiced to the public.
One of Paul's policies that was welcomed was his stance on a non-interventionist foreign policy.
Paul said the U.S. Constitution is designed to restrain the government, not the people.
"We as a people ... have been willing to sacrifice our freedoms for safety and security, and it's gotten a lot worse since 9/11," Paul said. "I am convinced that it is never necessary to give up any freedoms to be secure."
Paul has been known to oppose giving countries financial aid.
He said in recent years the government has given $10 billion to Pervez Musharraf, president of Pakistan. Paul said he was supposed to be "our guy" in stopping Osama Bin Laden.
"[Musharraf] didn't earn his $10 billion, so this is a pretty lousy investment," Paul said.
Paul said he has been told many times that he has removed apathy from some people.
"Ron Paul brings about a lot of change," said Amanda Setoudeh, a student at Southern University. "A lot of his views people don't really expect from a Republican."
Two people stood out among the thousand Ron Paul supporters.
Leah Sharp and Bob Mackel, University alumni, stood in the back of the room holding up Mitt Romney signs.
Romney is another 2008 Republican presidential candidate.
"I like to let my voice be heard no matter where I am," Sharp said.
Mackel said Romney is the best person to run the country because he has more executive experience.
Hill said the two Romney supporters do not bother him. He said he considers them to be noble for coming to a "seemingly hostile environment."
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Contact J.J. Alcantara at jalcantara@lsureveille.com
Viewing Comments 1 - 10 of 17
Shannon
posted 1/21/08 @ 11:32 PM CST
Thank you for your balanced article on Dr. Ron Paul.
Web Smith
posted 1/22/08 @ 1:33 AM CST
It has been said that if the Constitution was not violated, there would not have been a Civil War. Many people in the South have told me that the war is still being fought. (Continued…)
Christopher (Fipher) D. Osborn
posted 1/22/08 @ 2:43 AM CST
I really hope Louisiana listens closely to Ron Paul's message. Perhaps since he's the only Republican to stop by the state he will be given a louder voice there. (Continued…)
Marta
posted 1/22/08 @ 4:55 AM CST
Well, if you ever want to make it in the big time kid, you're going to have to start writing your articles like you give a damn. This was just a robotic list of sentences--and it really speaks poorly of not only your editor but LSU on the whole. (Continued…)
Paul Fan in Hammond
posted 1/22/08 @ 6:18 AM CST
This has to be the worst reporting I've seen yet on any candidate.
Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate with enough Knowledge and guts to help bring this country back where it's suppose to be. (Continued…)
mark
posted 1/22/08 @ 6:43 AM CST
I think its great that other supporters can visit a real campaign for freedom.Hopefully they can see the difference between someone speaking straightforward facts with a conviction of honesty and integrity vs more of the same lies and deceit. (Continued…)
JP
posted 1/22/08 @ 7:35 AM CST
I came in from Lafayette to see Dr. Ron Paul, to briefly join the front line in the fight for freedom. It was inspiring, and I got to shake his hand. (Continued…)
Jim McClarin
posted 1/22/08 @ 7:56 AM CST
Oh good, they didn't rip the two Romney supporters limb from limb -- this time ;-)
No matter who is elected president, the US and world economy is headed for a huge correction. (Continued…)
Dave Goree
posted 1/22/08 @ 8:48 AM CST
Those that are still living through the Federal disaster that is Katrina would do well to listen to Dr. Paul's views on Government. All one must do is look at what worked and what didn't during the Katrina debacle to see that 1996 & 2000 Libertarian Presidential candidate Harry Browne was right when he said "Government doesn't work". (Continued…)
david
posted 1/22/08 @ 9:34 AM CST
Great to see Ron Paul down in Louisiana! The Revolution continues. You forgot to mention Dr. Paul's momentum from his second place finish in Nevada, ahead of Guiliani, Thompson, Huckabee, and McCain. (Continued…)
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