For all of you who are not familiar with history, here is a history lesson: The United Nations was founded on the principles of eradicating war and communism. Why is it then that five years after the UN was founded we were in Korea (and are still there today)? There are thirty armed conflicts being waged worldwide. The five permanent members of the UN Security Council are also the world's largest arms dealers. No tin-foil hate needed there.Why was it communism went from 200 million people enslaved to a billion? Are you that ignorant of history? Ron Paul is doing us all a favor by promoting the idea of kicking these sovereignty-circumventing leeches out of New York. People, wake up this is our country. OIF III Purple Heart veteran and lover of the Constitution.

This is why we need to vote for ron paul, because The UN is dangerous along with the rest of the garbage, we need to save the united states, while kucinich maybe interesting, but he's too a socialist, Let's vote for ron paul immediately, before this United states becomes a North American Union

Those just going out to say RP is a whacko are the ones who shouldn't be voting in the first place. Just because YOU don't understand it doesn't mean it's whacko. I guess you're voting for Billary because 'we need a woman in the white house'. Expatriate yourselves. VOTE RON PAUL!

The U.N. needs the U.S. more than we need them. Lets face facts, the U.N. has failed, nor is it required for the U.S. to remain a engaged in the global community. The world doesn't need the U.N. to get along and history has shown that the U.N. has done nothing but drag the U.S. in to more wars.

Paul is certainly a scary thought in the seat of the presidency. He is a conglomeration of radical ideas from the left and right extremes. Withdraw from the U.N.? Why don't we just isolate ourselves like North Korea? That will do great for world stability and our economy as well! Seriously, what is he talking about? Since when do WTO/GATT rules trump U.S. laws? That was established 12 years ago with 1994 Uruguay Rounds Agreement Act. Clearly, the U.S. does not have any obligation to conform to WTO rules, especially if those rules are in conflict with U.S. laws. Also, WTO influence, wasn't it a brainchild of post WWII US thought (same with the UN). Paul's concerns are unfounded and completely ignore law/history.

Ron Paul: A voice of principled reason in a quagmire of political insanity and corruption

Q. Why has this small article on Ron Paul elicited the most comments of all stories posted here on CNN? A. The Ron Paul Revolution is taking the United States by storm.

If you truly love liberty, vote for Ron Paul in 2008!

This country has sunk unto a malaise of ignorance and denial over our loss of liberty and basic civil and economic rights. We are faced with so many challenges for the future on the fronts of energy, economic implosion, and terrorism and I've heard only one voice making sense and talking like a citizen rather than a lying politician. I will stand with him as a patriot and an American.

I think that anyone who says the word libertarian with disgust should probably reword their statements to something like "Ron Paul, one who believes in freedom, liberty, and the Constitution above all else, republican candidate for president…" Now, say THAT with a disgusted tone and ask youself this questoin? Why do you desipise or hate a man that believes in the very same thing that Thomas Jefferson believed in (in case you don't know, Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independance and our third President)?

I'd like to know why every negative comment I make about government schools guarantees that my post won't be published on CNN blogs. Are public schools doing so well that criticizing them is beyond the pale?

Kudos to Ron Paul. Someone is finally smart and principled enough to do this. We need out of this and Bush's scheming SPP plan to forward a North American Union.

Ron Paul is a conservative almost to the point of advocating that the U.S. government should only print money and have a standing army to defend the country. Most of the other Republicans are the new Neo-Conservative varity that advocate forcible democracy which doesn't work.

Ron Paul has also shown that he doesn't understand how much of a mess it is in Iraq and Afganistan has been created by the current administration. We broke it and now we have to put it back together. Given how little that Ron Paul understands that we just can't up and leave Iraq as much as many of us would love to, it might not be best to have his run the country.

I think that most Republicans fail to see something about the government. It can work, when properly running, for the betterment of the U.S. and all of the legal citizens. The free market wouldn't correct problems unless forced to do so. Pollution, houselessness, discrimination are all problems that the free market didn't do on its own and needed government to correct (Federal, state, or local).

In case, your not aware. Our world is in serious jeopardy currently. The following story compliments of CNN News puts this in proper perspective.
And puts Ron Paul's notion of pulling the US out the United Nations in the category is belongs.

Brzezinski: U.S. in danger of 'stampeding' to war with Iran

"Former National Security Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski likened U.S. officials' saber rattling about Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions to similar bellicose statements made before the start of the Iraq war.

I think the administration, the president and the vice president particularly, are trying to hype the atmosphere, and that is reminiscent of what preceded the war in Iraq," Brzezinski told CNN's "Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer" on Sunday.

In October 2002, five months before Iraqi President Saddam Hussein was toppled for what the United States said was his pursuit of weapons of mass destruction, President Bush said, "Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof — the smoking gun — that could come in the form of a mushroom cloud."
No evidence was found that Iraq was then pursuing such weapons.

Earlier this month during a televised speech about Iraq, the president said, "Iran would benefit from the chaos and would be encouraged in its efforts.to gain nuclear weapons and dominate the region."

Brzezinski also disapproved of Bush's statement. "When the president flatly asserts they are seeking nuclear weapons, he's overstating the facts," he said. "We are suspicious, we have strong suspicions, but we don't have facts that they are."

Brzezinski, who served under President Jimmy Carter, said he is not sure how to interpret Iran's intentions. Iran has insisted its nuclear program is intended solely for peaceful purposes.
"I think it's quite possible that they are seeking weapons or positioning themselves to have them, but we have very scant evidence to support that," he said. "And the president of the United States, especially after Iraq, should be very careful about the veracity of his public assertions."

But Henry Kissinger, the former national security adviser and secretary of state under President Nixon, appeared not to doubt Iran's alleged ambitions."I believe they are building a capability to build a nuclear bomb," Kissinger told CNN.

"I don't think they're yet in a position to build a nuclear bomb, but they may be two or three years away from it."

Brzezinski urged American officials to be patient, whatever Tehran's intentions may be. "If we escalate the tensions, if we succumb to hysteria, if we start making threats, we are likely to stampede ourselves into a war, which most reasonable people agree would be a disaster for us," he said.

"And just think what it would do for the United States, because it would be the United States which would be at war. We will be at war simultaneously in Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. And we would be stuck for the next 20 years."

Kissinger said the international community should enlist support from countries opposed to Iran becoming a nuclear power.

"The current objective has to be to unite the countries that will suffer directly from Iranian nuclear weapons, the members of the Security Council and other countries in a program of diplomacy," he said.

Serious consideration should be given on chosing America's next President. Not only for Americans but for every citizen around the world.

People who support the U.N are idiots. Why on earth are people convinced that the U.N is a good thing when they poach the rights of Americans and are usually the reason we get involved in other countries messes? Ron Paul is 100% correct on this issue and to deny it is to be ignorant.

Note that in my previous post I mentioned SDD-25, although a lot of the article appears positive there were dangers of officially giving over military control (the problem is the fact that the ability to have combat control given to foreign commanders was left open in the article). Furthermore, this action also led to the acceptance of another treaty (see the below search suggestions).

For further reading on the dangers of the UN:
Search for:
The Law of the Seas Treaty
UN Control the internet
Lookup Strobe Talbott (Clinton Foreign Advisor)

Do some homework and you will begin to realize the true agenda of the UN. And as you do, you are likely to realize how dangerous it is.

I will leave you all to ponder and research now.

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Folks, I think many are missing a major point on the UN. Ultimately at some point we will be sold out as a nation to them and be under their control. Many don't realize it but a former president of the United States had already done so.

Read on:
(From the Phyllis Schlafly Report)
In May 1994, Clinton signed a Presidential Decision Directive, PDD 25, asserting his authority "to place U.S. forces under the operational control of a foreign commander" and under the United Nations rules of engagement. It is the most unconstitutional transfer of power in the history of America.(14)

Again, do a google search on "clinton gives control to the United Nations". We need a president that does indeed believe in the Constitution and it is very important they understand that control of our country should not be given to an organization such as the UN. President Clinton already tried and his act was rejected by the enforcement of the US Constitution. What do you suppose will be on the agenda if we let another Clinton into office? What do you suppose may happen if we let any candidate in that fully supports the UN?

Tell me, in all the positive things the UN has done, would any have occured without the US backbone and military power?

The US should not control the Earth nor should the UN. Remember the saying, absolute power corrupts absolutely. I believe you will see this occuring in short order if the UN is given control of the US.

I would be more apt to vote for ANY candidate that realizes the United States of America should always be its own entity and should never be controlled by any other organization other than the one our forefathers put together many years ago.

Any doubts to what I am talking about, do a search for PDD-25 on our official government search page: USASearch.gov

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I love reading all the rants by all these liberal Canucks…maybe when your country becomes RELEVANT to the world community we will pay attention to what you say.

I bet less than 10% of Americans know who the Canadian PM is. It's not because we forget, it's because we don't care. A hockey team from Canada can't even win the Stanley Cup for Christ's sake.

Trust me…no one from the U.S. cares to meddle in Canadian politics, so why don't you extend us the same courtesy and STFU.

If I want to dodge the draft or buy some Maple syrup I'll listen to a Canuck…but when it comes to world affairs I'll listen to those who matter.

Thanks for the great, thoughtful response Tricia M Charlotteotown.

If we don't trust our own government to keep its greedy, belligerent hands out of others' affairs, why should we trust this supernational layer of government, the UN, to be somehow benevolent.

The assumption that dissociating with the UN is equivalent to dissociating with international diplomacy is a non sequitur.

Paul's voting record and decades-long unflinching pursuit of peaceful foreign interaction is unassailable. UN politics is largely a power grab among competing dictatorships. US compliance to its resolutions since the Korean War has only lubricated violence throughout the 20th century.

Re: Donovan Hanover, I think youre confusing names. The lunatic, anti-semite is Mitt Romney.

The Constitutionalist who supports world peace, free trade, liberty, smaller government, and sound economic policy is RON PAUL.

Say it with me: RON PAUL!

I see some Canadians are not happy with us leaving the UN. As if you pathetic weaklings, who are not even allowed to write political opinions on the internet, have any pull with this nation. Now to reply to some other comments: Nato has been sucking the US dry for 50 years; Jews are to blame for the agressive Middle East foreign policy, not Americans; the US owes the UN nothing, we have paid out far more than any other nation and have gotten nothing in return but scorn. People who fear Ron Paul fear the truth.

Paul has some good ideas, but leaving the UN isn't one of them. Let history be your guide.

REPLY TO: Kurt, Arlington, TX

Tricia M Charlotteotown wrote "The Iraq war began and continues with George W. Bush."

Congress gave Bush authorization for war, in essence putting the blood on their own hands without making a declaration per the constitution. Democrats can defund this war with a simple majority NOW. They haven't because THEY DON'T WANT TO. Anti-UN is anti-war. The only truly anti-war candidate is a republican. Tell me I'm not the only liberal that understands this.

In Reply to your comments, I would like to address a few issues from my perspective. Only my view as I see it of course.

Congress was forced to give Bush authorization on the Iraq war. Bush blantantly told Congress he'd veto any attempt to do otherwise. Still Congress tried diligently to gather enough votes (60) to at least show Bush the majority of the house were against him. They couldn't, because a few Republicans wouldn't vote against Bush. Hence, the Dems were short, but by very few votes for a majority.

Democrats can't defund this war by a simple majority. Even if they get a Majority Bush has stated he will veto any attempts on decreasing military funding! Dems most certainly DO WANT TO End the War but their hands are tied by the constant Bush strategy of VETO ING everything they've try passing to date in the Senate!

Anti UN is not Anti War…Anti UN is Anti UN. Not all UN Nations are supporting the war. Even the majority of those who are supporting the war are against it. But out of loyalty as a UN Member and bullying by Bush, they have sent their troops in aid.

Anti UN is Anti International Sovernity. Anti International Diplomacy. Anti peace keeping discussions and strategies on an international unified level among all Nations. Anti UN is a desire to break the bond with United Nations and have freedom of power to do as they choose and not be held to UN resolutions that aspire to world peace and equality for all Nations.

How would you feel given the speculations currently on Iran and it's Nuclear Program if Iran pulled out of the UN? Therefore being free to do as they wish with nil restraints, sanctions, or impetiments? As a current member of the UN the world can sanction Iran which would at least be another recourse to military action and war. Ron Paul should rethink his rhetoric on pulling US out of the United Nations. As I can't think of any other reason to do so short of being Free to unleash their power upon the world. Ironically, the same reason many of the Mid East Nations dislike the UN as it warps their free reign. North Korea only joined the UN in the last decade. Does that give you any insight as to what the UN stands for on an international perspective?

As far as your question regarding understanding you'll have to ask the Liberals yourself on that one. I don't know any personally being a Canadian.

But I can say, that President Bush hasn't done much to give me a warm feeling about his Republican Administration or Leadership.

All the Best,

Ron Paul stands for less government and more personal accountability.

Less government means more freedom for you and I.

LOL @ Joe in Florida:

Ron Paul is too old compared to McCain, eh? Did you know that Ron Paul is a whole one year older than John McCain? My goodness Joe, it looks like Johnny boy is out of contention, too. Oh wait, he already is–Ron Paul has substantially more cash on hand than John does. Sorry, Joe, you and your ad hominem attacks can take a hike–don't forget to take John McCain with you, too.

I support Ron Paul for President! He is a self sufficient businessman who believes that this great country should stick to the principles upon which it was founded. I am one of millions of Americans who are tired of the politicians(aka career LIARS)who have been running this country into the ground.

And to Donovan in Hanover: Your ridiculous statement holds NO MERIT. Accusing Ron Paul of being an "anti-semite" because he thinks that Israel should fund its own economy for a change is just as ignorant as labelling all Americans "racists" if they don't choose to vote for Obama or "anti- women's rights" if they don't choose to vote for Hillary.

I think the ignorance here is hilarious. "Oh no, if we leave the UN, we won't speak to the world at all." That's ridiculous. It's not like the UN is the only way to communicate with the outside world. It's just a do-nothing, pay a lot globalization scheme which hasn't worked since the 60s. Get out!

RON PAUL

Can you even begin to imagine the damage pulling out of the UN would have across the world? It would solidify the arrogance seen in this current administration. Why or why can't we work together with other people? Why do we think we can run the world by ourselves? Why are some so completely selfish? I fear what the next election will be, more of this type of government is sure to have an irreversable effect on our country.
Posted By KD, Dallas, TX : September 22, 2007 8:23 pm
The UN uses force to achieve its ends. Obviously it's not possible for nations to work together in such an institution. We can and should work together with other nations through trade and diplomacy, not by pointing guns at them.

actually you are wrong. Ron Paul went from 0% to 4% in national polls.

He has come in top 3 for almost every straw poll…and has a won a whole bunch of them.

And I believe his fund raising for Q3 will move him further into front runner status.

If I were ever to vote Republican, Ron Paul would have my vote.

Blayze Kohime says Ron wants out of the U.N. so we don't have to follow rules regarding crimes against humanity. You should know that as a permanent security council member with a veto, there is nothing the U.N. can do to the U.S. anyway. Ron Paul wants to get out of the U.N. because the U.S. abuses the U.N. as a apparatus for war. He opposes world government for the same reason he opposes a large federal government : because the larger the political entity, the less choices individuals have, the less democracy, the less freedom. Learn about libertarianism. If you hate Republicans because of the warmongering neocons, you'd do well to learn why the neocons hate Ron Paul.

William W Halifax apparently doesn't follow the news very closely : Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate who would immediately and unconditionally END THE WAR and undo every single foul-up of the Bush administration and give us our freedoms back. He's a conservative libertarian running for the GOP nomination. If you agree with the idea of personal liberty, freedom and peace, Ron Paul is the man.

Ron Paul has placed 1st or 2nd in 14 of 24 straw polls, has won nearly every post-debate internet poll, and both of Fox New's text-in post-debate polls. The only reason Ron might not have a chance is because the left and the right have locked up and locked in the political process. The U.S. comproller says we'll be broke in 30 years. Go ahead and elect Hillary and expedite our dollar default.

Tricia M Charlotteotown wrote "The Iraq war began and continues with George W. Bush."

Congress gave Bush authorization for war, in essence putting the blood on their own hands without making a declaration per the constitution. Democrats can defund this war with a simple majority NOW. They haven't because THEY DON'T WANT TO. Anti-UN is anti-war. The only truly anti-war candidate is a republican. Tell me I'm not the only liberal that understands this.

I'm glad CNN is giving this guy some coverage; he still won't win. He's too old and not charismatic, like McCain. These are things that Americans look for in Presidents, get real.

Not that any of you want another endorsement, but Ron Paul is the right person to lead our country. He's a running as a republican, but he's a libertarian (lower case "L") first. Please, do yourself the favor of becoming informed. Visit http://www.ronpaul2008.com and read his platform: THE CONSTITUTION.

I cannot believe the reason for getting out of the UN has anything to do with something so benevolent. Republicans want to get out of the UN so that they won't have to follow their rules regarding crimes against humanity and won't be told not to bomb other nations based on unproven or even made-up premises.

After months of campaigning, Ron Paul has fallen from 3% to 1% in national polls. Give it up. It is not going to happen.

Dear GOP,

The American public is very tired of both your and the Democratic partys' rhetoric and divisive politics. They are also tired of the Iraq war, tired of being over-taxed, and angry at the loss of their civil-liberties. They are discontent with the policy of "fear mongering" that was so key in keeping Mr. Bush and your party in power in 2004. You should have learned your lessons on these topics in the last election in 2006, but unfortunately you seem to still have an affinity for candidates that push these agendas. You will lose the 2008 races for the President and both houses of Congress unless you make drastic changes, and make them right now. You have only one candidate that the American people are showing a real interest in, Ron Paul. I don't make this assertion without fact, as you can look up online user statistics showing the the RonPaul2008.com website is generating nearly as much traffic as all of your other candidates combined. Mitt Romney even recently placed an add which seems to try and distance himself from his mainstream Republican party, no doubt taking a cue from the Paul campaign's results.

Its time to face these inevitable facts:
Rudy will not win against any of the Democratic contenders in the general election. Nor will McCain, or Fred Thompson, or even Mitt Romney, as the American people will see and label him as a flip-flop for going against a party he was originally inline with. They want someone they can trust and believe it or not, they might still vote Republican if only you would return to the core values that were the center of your party for so many decades. Please embrace your core values, please embrace the American people, please unite us as one under a President that we can all trust, black or white, poor or rich, young or old… Ron Paul. It's the "Hail Mary" play of politics for this election, but it is the only play you've got.

The more I hear about Ron Paul, the more I actually like him. Too bad he doesn't get as much air time as the other Republicans.

heck, I'm a democrat and I like Ron Paul. He actually believes in something.

It's amazing. It's a pleasure to finally here a Presidential candidate with common sense. I never thought I would ever do this but, i'm a registered Democrat who's going register republican so I can vote for Ron Paul in the primaries. I really want to see this man become President. He's the only guy I think who can put this country in the right direction.

Tricia M Charlotteotown PEI :

Nailed it on the head.

This new republican party or New order
is out of control. I hope we fix this next election or God help US.

Quote:

The Iraq War was not due to UN Resolutions. The Iraq war began and continues with George W. Bush. If it had been proven that Iraq had WMD's than Bush may have had a valid reason to ensure such weapons were not used against the US. However, he did not have that proof. In fact he was told by his inspectors, Iraq did not have WMD's.

Funny statement, look up the following on CNN.com:
clinton 1998 war

How soon we forget.

Also lookup:
iraq wmd 2000

So Bush was the only person that believed there were WMD's?

I enjoyed reading some of these comments even the insults. The thing I find interesting is the intentions of the founding fathers of America was commerce with all and alliance with none. I think Ron Paul makes a lot of sense he gets what America was supposed to be not what we become. Legalize the constitution vote Ron Paul

We, should never raise taxes? What if we are at war and the terrorist are winning and the only hope is more funding.

There are obviously some instances where you will have to raise taxes, regardless of your political views, you must be open to all types of legislation when the time comes.

Taxes on China are exactly what we need to get American's back to work for instance.

Ha, what an idiot withdraw from the UN. We aren't truly obligated to follow UN rules anyway.

Does Ron Paul not realize this a treaty and therefore a bind agreement, not easily pulled out of, it hold sway as much as a constitutional amendment.

Whats, so wrong with taking advice from the WTO. America is the most debt ridden country in the world and our congress is least efficient government in the world. Taking the advice from foreign nations, who clearly are doing a better job at managing their money can't be an all around bad idea.

If he doesn't like an aspect of the WTO, let him say what that aspect is, not beat around the bush and make sensationalist statements.

Gotta love this rookie editor's writing. Claiming that the W.T.O supports free trade is laughable at best; a downright lie would be more fitting. Where do you pick up these rooks, CNN?

Paul said "the W.T.O., and other organizations that support free trade are an outgrowth of the United Nations. As a result, "I support this notion of protecting sovereignty by getting out of the United Nations," he said.

Being an outgrowth of the United Nations is not the whole of the United Nations. One should not dissolve themselves from a United Whole to get rid of a small sector.

The WTO and the United Nations are not one and the same. The WTO is for the purposes of trading between United Nations. I don't disagree that this organization does not benefit all members. But, Ron Paul appears to be penalizing the United Nations for infractions taking place within the WTO that the UN do not govern.

The United Nations was formed after World War II for the purpose of Uniting Nations in the cause of peace and preventing such tragic wars in our future.

"These instutions have no legitimacy but their allow to influence our laws.Dr. Paul is right no one except the American people should have a say on how we run our country."

And I expect Iraq feels the same don't you?

The Iraq War was not due to UN Resolutions. The Iraq war began and continues with George W. Bush. If it had been proven that Iraq had WMD's than Bush may have had a valid reason to ensure such weapons were not used against the US. However, he did not have that proof. In fact he was told by his inspectors, Iraq did not have WMD's.

He did not discuss the Iraq issue with the United Nations, as would be normal protocol. He told the United Nations he was attacking Iraq. And he told Nato Allies if they weren't with him, they were against him. A bully tactic to force Nato Allies to comply with his Will be it right or wrong. And the outcome of his unnecessary rush to War is what Iraqui's and the World are forced to live with today.

President Bush's decision to attack Iraq goes against every grain the United Nations stands for. They United to prevent that very action by one Nation against the other! Bush took matters into his own hands.

So, I guess you could say, no one except the American people HAS a say on how they run their country. So if this is the reason Ron Paul wants to dissolve the US membership with the United Nations, there is no need. As the US is already running their own country the way they see fit,while being a member of the United Nations.
So how exactly is the United Nations influencing or impeding the US from governing their Nation as they see fit? The question should be, Why does the US feel they are privilidged in having impunity to UN resolutions that other UN Members are required to abide by?

Thank you for allowing me to voice my comments.

The general message I get from some people here is: "The US does not have the authority to run the world, but the UN does!"

The UN has tried to impose taxes. They are trying to impose gun control laws. Individual countries are more than capable of talking with other nations and working out treaties without the UN and its aspirations of creating a global government.

This article is misleading, Ron Paul is very pro-free trade, but organizations like the WTO is not. The WTO is for managed trade, and NAFTA too. When does free trade require a 10,000 page document?

I'm laughing at those that are calling Ron Paul names. To answer some allegations.

Ron Paul lives in Texas, but actually is from a town near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He paid his way through college with a paper route.

Ron Paul is not an anti-semite, in fact, he has pictures of Mises (Jewish economist founder of the Austrian School of Economics) and Rothbard (Father of libertarianism and Economist who is also Jewish).

No war experience? He is a DRAFTED air force veteran medic, who knows how many soldier's lives he saved with his own hands.

So please, cut it out with the 'tin foil' talk. Do about 15 minutes of research on Dr. Paul before you call him names.

Look at our choices for a Republican candidate this Presidential election. Ron Paul should win the primary HANDS DOWN!

I'm voting for Ron Paul.

Ron Paul is in no way like Bush, and he is NOT for removing ourselves from having good relationships with other countries. He is NOT an isolationist.

Libertarians DO understand the necessity of working with other nations. Ron Paul discusses non-interventionism, trading, and diplomacy with other nations, and is for not letting our sovereignty be ruled by international organizations and trade agreements. But he is NOT for going at it alone.

He is also the only real conservative running for the Republican nomination. The rest are neo-cons or liberals in sheep's clothing. For anyone who thinks that Ron Paul goes too far with his beliefs and policies, you need to learn more about WHY he espouses the policies that he does. They aren't just randomly thrown together, and you are just uneducated about the reasons he has, and fearful of something that you don't understand. Read more about libertarianism, get educated on the issues, because this isn't some random, misplaced ideals of his. Ron Paul is for freedom, and for bringing our country back to where it needs to be.

For those who think that pulling out of the UN would be dangerous, it is because you are rightfully fearful of the world that Bush has created for us. Ron Paul would do the right things to make the world like America again, even WITHOUT being a part of the UN, for a start by not policing the globe.

You guys are ridiculous, building your straw man out of isolationism and then refuting it like that is what Ron Paul actually stands for.

Paul makes an interesting observation! I'm a little bemused that there are actually still people who believe that the UN and WTO are doing anything productive in the world. Perhaps we'd do well to go back to direct communication with other nations instead of deferring to these bizarre despot-heavy organizations. And yes, the Iraq war was a UN resolution.

Americans should understand that while our Constitution dictates that Government power stems from the people that most of the rest of the world's people derive rights from their Governments. The UN (and its many sub-organizations) is no exception to the latter policy. Further, most of the world and such bodies as the UN do not view property as an inalienable right. While the UN and other international orgs sound good in theory, their goals are quite nefarious. They use well intentioned sounding rhetoric, like environmental protection as the thin edge of the wedge to gain power and supersede sovereignty but their true agenda is far from what you think. Eugenics and population control (including abortion and worse) is one controversial goal that comes to mind. Look into what the UN and its sub-orgs actually do around the world, not what they tell you they do or want to do. Getting out of the UN and all its orgs is a must for a free people in a sovereign America.

I love Ron Paul! I have to pinch myself. I will cast my vote with hope and expectation. We the people have found our candidate, a man of integrity, honesty, humility and consistency. It is quite remarkable.

Ron Paul is Andrew Jackson 2.0.

Woohoo

KD, Dallas, TX

Thank you so much for stating your agreement. I have to admit I went abit overboard and I apologize. I am not usually that over zealous on issues. But the comments I read on this site in agreement with Ron Paul's stand on politics and the UN are nothing less than frightful.

And truly I can only pray that there is a God and he'll see fit to give America an experienced, diplomatic leader who is more interested in World Peace than World Domination.

My perception of our World today is to say the least worrisome. I am not an American and can't vote but that doesn't mean that the result of America's Presidential Election will not affect me.

We are a Global community like it or not and we must find a way to live in Peace and Security together for the good of all mankind. No Nation will stand still and be dominated by another and who would expect them to? Would we? Yet, it seems that some feel it is the Mid East's duty to do so?
The most valid confirmation I've heard of that concept came from Bill Clinton.
I can't quote him but the jist of his statement was that these people feel they do not belong and are not important to the World Dynamics. And untill they do they keep practicing their same terrorist tactics. It is their way to feel they matter. And that is truly sad.

In defense of my fellow Canadian from Halifax:

The fees in the United Nations is based a country's GNP, external debt and low per capita income. The United States pays 22% of the cost while Canada pays 2.8%. As our population is approximately 1/9th of yours we are actually paying more per capita than you are.

Americans are too ready to hold onto and spout off urban myths that are untrue and to condemn everyone else. At the same time as you are condemning the UN, others are crying for them to help out in Iraq.

Americans who support the war, claim they are making the world safer. Tell that to the Syrians who now have 1.2 million Iraqi refugees who have fled their homes as a result of this illegal war. At least 0.8 more million refugees have fled to other Middle Eastern states and other areas of the world. The US has taken very few, even those who have risked their lives to help. More breeding grounds for terrorists?? The UN did not support this war.

When 911 happened you were quick to start blaming Canada, insisting they snuck across our border when in fact they came directly into your country with American visas and some were even taught to fly there.

Now due to your inability to protect your southern border, southern Ontario is facing a surge of your illegal aliens claiming refugee crisis there. You have made my country less safe due to your own inability to police your border.

Many Canadians are also against Nafta as your government is pressing our gov't to lower our standards of pesticide, sugar content and fairedr labour standards to those of your own.

Americans were quick to condemn China for the dangerous toys that were imported; however, it turns out the president of Mattel has had to apologize to China as the American giant was the one largely to blame due to design defacts.

Your gov't can not get anything done, are running a ridiculous two year election that probably wont matter as there will be countless problems with voter registration, malfunctioning voting machines, chads… In the mean time your president is able to do anything he wants like a dictator and you can do nothing but live through the next sixteen months…some democracy! And your politicians criticize the "democracy" Iraq.

The list goes on and on and on….

I wouldn't comment but most of us are sick of hearing from you and having to listen to you being the "greatest democracy" in the world when we all know you are not.

The only check on any nation that abuses its power is the UN!

Ron Paul sounds like an excellent advisor – we all have crazy friends who have 90% good ideas….and 10% insane ones. He sounds like one of those guys – we can look at alot of what he has to say and agree with it….(same can be said for any of the candidates) – we live in a global economy – the talk of building huge walls around our borders (especially in this day and age) and the talk of withdrawing from the UN….is just nuts…the fact that the WTO asks us to raise taxes on certain companies…doesn't preclude us from saying "thanks for the advice…now go away" – a moderate with common sense is what we need…theres only one moderate running on either side….Rudy

The U.N. was created by the globalist Rockefeller family who hold no allegiance to WE THE PEOPLE. Ron Paul has awakened a slumbering public and those that have benefited from the chicanery don't like it one bit!

When power is put into fewer and fewer hands corruption ensues. Elementary!
We WILL get our Republic back and Ron Paul WILL lead the way.

Freedom IS popular!

I like Ron Paul and agree with most of his ideas. Not sure about this, as the UN does suck, but it is the closest thing we have to some sort of world body, which in my opinion is something we need. I also don't like his stance on abortion. Still, he is the only Republican candidate I would even consider voting for.

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It is an eye opener.

To Collin in Seattle,

I think the key word in your response is supposedly….

Ron doesn't want to get out of the UN for "political reasons". He wants to do it becuase the UN just doesn't work. Look where it has gotten. We are in Iraq to supposedly enfore UN resolutions. The UN is corrupt and it just doesn't work and we need to admit it.

Most of us think that the war was fought for oil, not UN sanctions. Saddam was given a date to comply by documenting every weapon he had in Iraq, that written document was provided on the date given by Bush. Bush then tried to tie Saddam to Al Qaeda, which was not present in Iraq at that time. Bush took us to war through manipulation and lies to support his PNAC (Project for a New American Century) ideology of global domination. Who exactly is the corrupt one here?

Finally an honest (and intelligent) politician that we can actually trust.

Ron Paul is the most popular presidential candidate on the internet, and there's a reason for that! The mainstream media may continue to ignore his growing success, but he's got more grassroots support than anyone that's ever run for president.

Keep the federal goverment out of your life. End the IRS. Legalize freedom!

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To someone who makes sense on herem I agree completely with your response:

The other members of the United Nations are for Peace not war. They are for discussing not dictating. And they all see the US for what it is not what it claims to be. George W. Bush turned the world into Chaos with no plan for reversal not the UN.

The Decider got you where you are today and you put him there, not the UN. And I won't be surprised if Americans vote another just like him to the White House. Power and Dollars versus Humanity and Peace seems to be the American Constitution.

Posted By William W Halifax N.S. : September 22, 2007 1:44 pm

Can you even begin to imagine the damage pulling out of the UN would have across the world? It would solidify the arrogance seen in this current administration. Why or why can't we work together with other people? Why do we think we can run the world by ourselves? Why are some so completely selfish? I fear what the next election will be, more of this type of government is sure to have an irreversable effect on our country.

"He would make a terrible president. He is a Republican and he has terrible posture. Not to mention he's from Texas."

Posted By laurinda,ny : September 22, 2007 3:02 pm

Are you kidding me with this? Ron Paul is not your typical GOP neoconservative warhawk, He is a TRUE conservative, SMALL GOVERNMENT, be friends with countries, no entangling alliances. Look into the issues please.

I dislike very few candidates out right but he is one of them. He gos to far in all of his policies. I also find it concerning that he has this 3% of republican grass root following that seems to find a way to make it seem like he is great. He can not win because he is an extremist in politics.

Posted By Joliene, Newark, DE : September 22, 2007 4:41 pm

Joliene, you're an embarrassment. Dr. Ron Paul is FAR from an extremist, he has an immaculate voting record, and follows this thing called the Constitution of the United States of America.

Christian I don't see what is so over the edge. What has happened to our dollar this week, and what is happening to the economy are all things Ron Paul has talked about, warned us about and wrote about. Will you people stop parroting the media please?

I dislike very few candidates out right but he is one of them. He gos to far in all of his policies. I also find it concerning that he has this 3% of republican grass root following that seems to find a way to make it seem like he is great. He can not win because he is an extremist in politics.

Posted By Joliene, Newark, DE : September 22, 2007 4:41 pm

If you believe that the "3%" figures are accurate, then you must also believe that the mainstream media reports the whole truth. For your own sake and for the future sake of America and liberty, I hope that is not the case.

Our ignorant author writes:

"Paul said the W.T.O., and other organizations that support free trade…"

That's dishonest. Paul has never claimed those morons support free trade – quite the opposite, they don't – and that is why he wants rid of them.

Free trade means that government and organizations of governments don't interfere with trade. NAFTA and WTO are to free trade what the "patriot act" is to patriotism: in name only.

That's Paul's point and this ignorant writer reads government titles instead of the hundreds of draconian details of these so-called "free trade" bureacracies.

I like R.P. because he is anti-Iraq invasion.

UN cant even stop murder in Darfur. Its a joke. We need to get our own house in order and show by example how the rest of the world should be. Not be a war mongering debt financed JOKE. RON PAUL is 100000% Right about everything.

WHAT THE ****?

Chalk up another one for 'Republican crackpots.' Giuliani, Romney, and now Paul?

This man is clearly unfit to have the ability to push a button and destroy the world.

OBAMA '08!

Ron Paul is the only presidential candidate with integrity and a flawless voting record over 20 years as a Champion of the Constitution in congress…
to discover his many presidential qualities see his website http://www.ronpaul2008.com
RP08 to restore our liberties(Constitution)

Do your own research. The dollar is collapsing, because of Fed policy. We are no longer the beacon of freedom and prosperity we once were. We need to clean the slate. Bring jobs Back to the US and stop spending fake money. Dr Paul is actually running FOR the people not any other special interest group or agenda.
If you are Dem or Rep is is for Americans and America. Quite simply to critisize Ron Paul is to critisize the constitution. America is fed a bill of goods and unless you drink the Kool-aid you are a wacko. No other politicians give a crap.
America is waking up and all the info is out there. Look for it and if you have a revelation, share it.

Do your research on the issues.
America is on its way to becoming a third world nation. But the thought of which is fantasy for some.
Greenspan admits we do not have a free market. It is a rigged game.
I am glad issues like these a starting to get out there.

Support our troops and support the constitution.
Aloha from the Big Island
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Jeff Spangler,

I never thought the day will come when I agree with you )) … yes, UN should move from US. By now the noble idea grew into a bloated self serving beaurocracy full of international bums (pardon me…"experts") busy to buy favors for their countries and fill their own pockets while enjoying good life on our soil.

Ron doesn't want to get out of the UN for "political reasons". He wants to do it becuase the UN just doesn't work. Look where it has gotten. We are in Iraq to supposedly enfore UN resolutions. The UN is corrupt and it just doesn't work and we need to admit it.

If you think it's a good thing to allow foreign people and orgs to dictate what our laws are and how to run this country then you actually need a straight jacket to go along with your tin foil hat. Our country has been overtaken by radicals and extremists who think our Sovereignty is not important. It is us true patriots that are fighting off the radicals and extremists that are out to destroy this country, through orgs like the UN. It's good to see a politician stand up and speak the truth. If you believe the UN is but a benevolent org then you haven't done your homework.

Ron Paul is the biggest support of free trade. Those organizations hurt free trade.

It's disturbing how many people here think that they need more government to tell them how to live their lives. I think a lot of times people forget that they live in the United States and that they should be in favor of policies that help promote the liberty and prosperity of the country they live in. After we accomplish what we need to here, then maybe we can deal with everybody else's problems.

Don't you just love the intelligent attacks on a brilliant, honest man (Dr. Paul). I've seen people call him stupid, crazy, strange, eccentric and one even said he had bad posture. Amazing. He's the most honest politician in decades and look how they attack him with name calling. Not a SINGLE attack has any substance or merit.

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, NOW THEY ARE ATTACKING HIM, Next – he wins!!

WOOHOO! RON PAUL 2008!!!!

If there's anyone that needs their taxes raised, it's the royalty of large corporations, the huge amount of corporate welfare that finances their tax breaks, and the gigantic profits of those in, say, the oil industry.

Right now, thanks to the moronic 1896 Supreme Court ruling, corporations are considered "entities."

Right now, those entities have more rights than human citizens. Time to fix Bush's biggest deficit ever with higher taxes on the rich – who don't NEED tax breaks, Bush, you moron – and large corporations.

Sorry, Bill in Kansas, but it's you that is giving my party, the GOP, a bad name. It's you, the neo-conservatives that do not belong. There is a reason that the GOP is shrinking, and it's because of neo-con scum such as yourself that do not understand what being Conservative truly means. You keep up your antics, and the GOP will be gone very soon.

The Iraq war was fought to enforce UN resolutions. Will liberals/progressives please look below the clouds and see that the UN does not help any. Governments do not help because they must use force to meet their ends. INDIVIDUALS HELP.

Hasn't this been your rallying cry: "think global, act local?" Please respect the individual sovereignty of your fellow human beings and vote Ron Paul. He will lead the world by showing an example of peace — not force. Isn't that what you want from an American president?

Tammin in riverside,ca. Oh wow! you are so knowledgable about Ron Paul. His biography must be very enjoyable reading. I prefer Jack's book, It's Getting Ugly Out There. Yes, Ron Paul looks like he's big on fitness and even ran in a marathon from Pittsburgh to Texas. What nerve you have calling Bush a dolt. For your information the Republicans adore him. I wouldn't live in California for all the tea in China. I hear that soon there will be a terrible earthquake out there.

I dislike very few candidates out right but he is one of them. He gos to far in all of his policies. I also find it concerning that he has this 3% of republican grass root following that seems to find a way to make it seem like he is great. He can not win because he is an extremist in politics.

As a Republican I am sick and tired of seeing this shrill little man getting media attention for disgracing and dishonoring our party. He doesn't represent anyone but a bunch of wacko conspiracy theorists and anti-semites, and the polls prove it. He's not relevant. He never was relevant. Stop reporting on him; it gives our party a bad name.

It's called The New World Order people, educate yourselves. Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate Dem or Rep who knows what's REALLY going on with this country. Call him a card carrying member of the Tin Hat Brigade if you like, but if you actually take the time to research what he's saying, he's 100% CORRECT! If he breaks off from the GOP and runs Ind. … let's just say can you guys spell N A D A R?

You people are geniuses. After all, When Ron Paul discusses non-interventionism, trading, and diplomacy with other nations, and not letting our sovereignty be ruled by international organizations and trade agreements, what he actually meant was let's be isolationists!

To those who think the UN is some kind of angelic organization, hear this – they once put Libya in charge of the Human Rights Commission. Libya, a dictatorship!

William in Halifax:

I think you have Paul confused with some other Republican.

He doesn't want to withdraw from the UN so that the US can act with impunity in the world. He believes in noninterference in the internal affairs of all nations.

He just rejects the notion that international agreements can trump the laws written by the Congress. This is a pretty basic Constitutional issue for us. The law-making power is invested in the Congress – in the FULL Congress. Having international agreements that trump US law and that can dicate to the Congress takes that lawmaking power and invests it in the President and Senate, bypassing the House of Representatives.

The specific issue referenced in this article is recent rulings by the WTO declaring elements of the US tax code "subsidies" and demanding changes in US tax law to conform with its rulings. In additional usurping the law-making prerogative, the rulings are also absurd: the failure to tax is not a subsidy. Paul is quite correct to demand that the US withdraw from an international body that seeks to dictate our tax code to us. We fought a revolution here to insure that our own government, chosen by the people, would be the only body empowered to tax us in even the slightest way.

He would make a terrible president. He is a Republican and he has terrible posture. Not to mention he's from Texas.

Guilt by association, Laurinda, NY? Dr. Paul is only a Republican for the ballot access. Terrible posture has nothing to do with being President, and that isn't true anyway. Dr. Paul is very big on fitness and even has run a few marathons in his time. And so what if he's from Texas? He was born in Pittsburgh. Is there something wrong with all Texans just because of one dolt named Bush?

Anyone who claims that the UN is necessary for peace or provides peace is very misguided. The fact of the matter is the UN gets us involved in more wars than it keeps us out of. We fight wars over UN resolutions all the time. Several of the military conflicts we've been part of in recent history were because of the UN via enforcing UN resolutions. That's why we got involved in the conflicts! Look at Iraq. Same deal there. If you read the Iraq war authorization you'll find that there were two reasons given for the authority: 1. Taking down Saddam and getting the WMDs (which turned out to not exist), and 2. TO ENFORCE UN RESOLUTIONS.

Wake up, people. Do some research. Read a book. Do whatever it takes to learn about what being in the UN *REALLY* means before opening your mouth again saying we need to be apart of it, should be a part of it and that it's good for us. You're wrong.

Gotta love the morons in this thread that don't support the Iraq war but do support the U.N. Hey, idiots, we are in Iraq because of the U.N.–we are "enforcing" a U.N. resolution.

Ron Paul is the only candidate addressing any of the truly important issues this country is facing. It's time for you moronic sheep to wake up and realize this.

Ohhh, isn't it a very easy indicator that Ron Paul DOES NOT understand international politics? What is he thinking?

Does Ron Paul think UN cannot be reformed ? US is seriously devoid of diplomats I guess.

I am sure the rest of the world would be happy if the United States decides to pull out of the UN.Because well the United States controls the UN and therefore tries to control the rest of the world.

The post by Mike from NY is a good one. Ron Paul supports free trade with all nations. But just look at what we did in Iraq and that was to enforce UN resolutions. How well has that turned out? Talking with nations and trading with them is a great policy, but getting involved in these needless wars and nation building projects are not. This is Ron Paul's reasoning for getting out of the UN and it's a good one. And to the person who said that we'd be isolating ourselves, what do we do now when we invade other countries and tell them how to live? 9/11 was caused by our interventionalist policies and the UN contributes to this by having to live by their rules. By not invading other countries and killing their familes there would be a lot less people wanting to kill us.

Defend this country, defend our borders, trade and talk with all nations, promote peace by setting a good example and have them want to emulate us. This is a lot better policy than starting wars in the middle east, draining our economy by building up nations, and borrowing $3 million a day from the Chinese and Japanese to pay for it. Stop thinking that we can change the world by forcive arms and start worrying about this country's needs like defense, health care, and education because we need it.

This guy is right, I always wondered why is United States always the guy doing all the lifting in UN?

We contribute most of the money, we contribute most of the soldiers, and we contribute the image….and for what?

UN does nothing but cause problems because it allows some 3rd world nations to dictate policy. Why? Because they hide behind the might of the United States.

Why does United States need the UN? Why can't we have diplomatic relations with the actual countries? Why can't we keep our soldiers out of pointless wars, to enforece UN resolutions?

Frankly I'm suprised at some of you people's comments. United States is a soverign nation, it needs to represent the interests of its people. It does not need to take marching orders from other countries.

Want an example? UN is working on passing a resolution that would impose total gun control on the citizens of United States.

Link: http://www.italy.usembassy.gov/pdf/other/RS22108.pdf

So I agree with Mr. Paul…America needs to come first

Ron Paul, your bad for America, and bad for the world. Thank god you have no chance at winning the presidency, otherwise I would fear the next 4 years.

He would make a terrible president. He is a Republican and he has terrible posture. Not to mention he's from Texas. I do agree that we should get out of the U.N., they are a group of morons. I think the U.N should be closed and re-opened somewhere in France.

Oh Heidy,

Please, don't take it out on the Canadians. And like a few other posters don't assume that you can be an island onto yourself. Maybe the person from Halifax, Canada, went a little too far with the details. But then look at me, I post often. Also the UN and Co may be a bit unnerving these days. Is also true that the US pay at least 1/2 of the UN budget. We come to the US because it is a hospitable place.

In the past year you had to endure Heads of State calling your President all sorts of names while on the UN podium.

But THERE IS A REMEDY under international law that deals with that kind of situations. It is called the "persona non grata" doctrine. The problem is that politicians don't know it. To my knowledge, the last time it was used was in 1969 by Canada to eject French President De Gaulle for uttering the ominous words: "Vive le Quebec, Vive le Quebec LIVRE!". The Prime Minister of Canada gave him 24 hrs to leave Canada. He did so in 6 hrs.

The doctrine overrides diplomatic immunity. Your President 1.should have invoked the doctrine while Chavez was still speaking. 2.should have put him in the hands of the military with the order to eject him at once; and 3.deliver him to Cuba under heavy F16 escort. All done in 40 minutes.

Why was that not done? Wouldn't look good? Then my question to you is: why complain about the ugly things the world does to you, when it is you who doesn't have a firm hand?

Well Ron Paul is the only one who has a chance of being president that wants to pull us out of iraq. i know i'm tired of the united states being the world police. and 70% of america agrees with me. Hillary wont pull us out of iraq, Obama wont pull us out of iraq, and none of the other republicans will pull us out and that is the main issue of this election.

First of all, the pro-UN socialist idiots can go to Kmart and buy a clue.

Dr. Paul is right on the money, as usual, and also as usual, those who can't handle having their government nanny disconnected when they see true patriots like Dr. Paul point out the naked elephant emperor in the room, they have coniptions, mainly because they lack the ability to mentally project what their world would be like without Big Mommy.

Fact is, the governmental instututions of the human race are not mature enough as a whole for a truly functional, non-socialist, freedom-oriented, successful one-world-government, and until republican forms of government (see the Constitution) are prevalent in the world instead of doomed mock parliamentarian socialist oligarchies or dictatorships that are the majority now, they never will be ready for it, either, and that's the fundamental flaw in the entire UN concept and the so-called reasoning that supports that failed and meaningless socialist organization.

Someone here referenced Thom Hartmann over on Air America. Mr. Hartmann, when it comes to economics and libertarianism, is a complete buffoon and is not anything near an expert on either. I would suggest for those people who think otherwise, or for those who are just "scared" of libertarianism, or have no real understanding of it at all beyond the negatives they are spoon-fed by the corporatist-agenda Old Media morons, to simply overcome your fear and ignorance by doing your research. Go read Murray Rothbard, Adam Smith, Milton Freidman, Thomas Jefferson, John Locke, and Ludwig von Mises and get the truth for yourself about the only political and economic systems that actually work, the systems that this nation was founded on and propsered under until 1913 when we screwed up and sold ourselves out.

Non-interventionism is not isolationism; go read George Washington's farewell address for more wisdom and details. We have strayed so far from his words.

It's no crime to say "America first" and it's no crime to tell the rest of the world to grow up and figure it out themselves and get to our standard of living rather than riding our coattails. It's only the small-minded who do not want people of the world to become better who think otherwise.

I for one and sick and tired of putting the entire world before oursevles, footing the bill, while in the meantime I bust my butt to educate myself and care for my family to wind up taxed to death to support international freeloading out of my wallet while I struggle to make ends meet. I want the fruit of my labor to stay with me and leave the decisions about what I do with it up to me, not some brainless bureaucrat in Sacramento, New York, or DC. I want that for my own well-being, my wife and child, and my community, and our future. Dr. Paul gets that, and that's the message of freedom he's promoting: freedom and responsibility to the people and power away from centralized government. That's libertarianism!

Dr. Paul represents the alternative view of less governemnt, more personal freedom and responsiblity, and common sense. All the other candidates propose only more government in various forms, more of the same problems and non-solutions, and more contempt for the people. I CHALLENGE ALL of the anti-Paul people on this blog and others to examine the candidates in that light and see what you find, and ask yourself how their proposals will negatively affect you, because they will.

Oh, and the so-called "progressives" are the real reactionaries. They want to bring us back to the age of tyranny and unlimited government.

One only needs to look at Iraq to see how well things work out without the U.N. A total clusterfark. Besides, if we have to rely on a bunch of chicken-hearted, draft dodgeing Republicans, then we are truely in trouble as a Country. Sure, gid rid of the U.N., we all now how well that will end up. The first real conflict and America will fight alone, because only 1 or 2 countries will be there to help. Like Estonia and Guatamala. Only IDIOTS support Ron Paul and this nonsense.

Ron Paul supports free trade, by the way. Just putting that out there. WTO, NAFTA, and CAFTA are not free trade.

Actually Jo W from Seattle, our country is on the decline because we meddle in the internal affairs of other countires and they are pissed about it, as they should be. Trade with everyone, be friends with everyone, but don't intervene in other countries' internal affairs (ie overthrowing governments)- that is ron paul's positiion and is supported by the constitution.

Ron Paul '08

"Hillary is just a socialist who has no business running for president." Do you actually know what socialist means? I would much rather have a progressive president than a reactionary Ron Paul.

Dear GOP,

I'm so sick of this kind of irresponsible rhetoric. It's plain stupid and naive.

FACT: Worldwide, (and this is going to blow some of your minds, but bear with me and think this one through) we are living in one of, if not THE most peaceful time the world has ever seen. ("time" especially being defined in terms of the last ten years) That may be very hard for some Americans to grasp, especially post 9-11, but the simple fact is that countries aren't invading other countries, tens of thousands lining up against tens of thousands for the first time in history. The reason? A global community of nations dedicated to cooperation and peace. Obviously, not every country wants said peace, but nearly all do. The name of this conglomeration? The United Nations. Is it perfect? Definitely not… Rwanda is the perfect example that the UN needs to be more assertive in it's actions, and the Oil for Food program shows that a small degree of corruption has existed. However, the very existence and mutual cooperation brought on by the UN has brought 1000x more good than bad, and for a candidate for the Presidency of the most powerful nation of the world to say that he wants out of it is sheer stupidity. In fact, it smacks of aggression. We ought to be more careful in the future!

Just because Ron Paul is against the UN doesn't mean that he wants to "work against the world instead of with it." Where do you people get this nonsense?

If Ron Paul is not the President of the United States in January 2009, this country is doomed for failure. Other than possibly Dennis Kucinich, all other hopefuls are just more psychopathic cogs in the Fascist machine.

Judge them by their deeds, not their empty words.

Oh, and watch out for King George seizing police state powers already legislated (thx Congress) when another false flag attack is performed. We might not have an election at that point.

Finally a candidate that's not afraid to challenge these international organizations that takes away our sovereignty.These instutions have no legitimacy but their allow to influence our laws.Dr. Paul is right no one except the American people should have a say on how we run our country.

Wow, a Ron Paul article, and one that talks about his actual policy ideas, not just his surprising level of support!

I think a big problem for many people, seen here and elsewhere, is that they have become dependent on certain organizations. Please remember that, when Paul says he wants to get out of the UN, that doesn't mean the US will remove itself from the international dialogue. Please remember that abolishing the Dept of Education doesn't mean there will be no public schools. Please remember that dismantling the CIA doesn't mean that the US will not conduct intelligence activities, or doing the same to the Dept of Homeland Security and FEMA doesn't mean that the govt will have no way of responding to natural disasters or 'fighting terrorism'.

The U.N.: preventing global nuclear war since 1945.

Ron Paul: not so much.

The purpose of creating the UN was to provide a forum for nations to resolve issues that had previously been resolved on the battlefield. Not a bad idea. In fact, really the only reason not to accept the UN despite its shortcomings is if you want to do exactly what you want, when you want, regardless of the impact on other nations.

But forget about the UN; they're forgetting about us. New trading and political blocs like a resurgent China, unified Europe, and our old friends Japan and Russia, are fast eclipsing our power.

So when we say good riddance to the UN, we'll be a diminished economic power with a bad reputation and a big military. Pardon them if they say "good riddance…and please pay your debt on the way out the door."

As a supporter of the United Nations, I applaud the comments of William W. of Halifax N.S.

Libertarians like Ron Paul do not understand the necessity of working WITH the other nations of the world — not just the most powerful three or four other powerful nations of the industrialized world. As Thom Hartmann often says, "We're all in this together." We cannot live just for ourselves. Dag Hammarskjold (former Secretary General of the U. N.) once said, "The door to happiness opens outward." Ron Paul's door swings inward. While some of his ideas do have merit (like getting out of Iraq and Iran), those who follow him will learn this the hard way. It's our failure to work with other nations, to give truthful information and answers to U. S. citizens, and other examples of errors in judgment that have caused our decline in the U. S. — NOT the United Nations.

Dennis Kucinich is the best Democratic candidate because he would cancel NAFTA and CAFTA (and yes, he would have the power to cancel those treaties). He would promote and support legislation to reduce global warming. He would reduce the cost of healthcare by making it "not-for-profit" ("Medicare for All"); and help build "Strength through Peace" while maintaining strong defenses against the real enemies of the U. S. I will work for Dennis Kucinich who has a much better grasp of the issues that will affect the U. S. and our entire planet.

Finally, a voice of reason. All the other candidates from both parties just want us to keep sipping the kool-aid. Paul will have none of it, and that's what makes him great!

Ron Paul is a certified lunatic, an unrepentent anti-semite, and is not qualified to be in the most powerful office in the world.

Fact: The united Nations was built on land donated by the Rockefeller family.

Fact: David Rockefeller wrote in his 2002 autobiography "Memoirs" that his family has dedicated themselves to eliminating US sovereignty in favor of a globalist system.

Fact: The presence of the UN on US territory is the result of private financial interests whose goal is to gain dominance over individual nations, as they already achieved with the European Union.

Fact: Ron Paul is the only Presidential candidate whose voting record is 100% consistent with the foundation of US law established in the US Constitution.

Fact: The UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that all rights are granted, so long as they are in compliance with the goals of the United Nations. In other words, the UN organization is pre-eminant while the individual is subservient. It is the antithesis of the US Constitution.

Fact: Any person who values individual liberty yet who supports the UN has lost their philisophical grounding due to media mischaracterizations and omissions regarding the founding and functions of the UN. For example, if you are not aware of UN Agenda 21 (possibly the largest UN program) you are entirely unaware of the true nature of UN activity.

Fact: Voting for a candidate who suppoorts the UN is voting for a candidate who supports the elimination of US sovereignty – thereby eliminating the individual liberty that is protected by he US Constitution.

My message will be attacked by the uneducated or by those who wish to denigrate the truth, but those who take advantage of their remaining freedom on the internet can find the truth.

Who does William W Halifax N.S think pays for the U.N?

Mainly the U.S.

If we pull out, I don't think it will be around long, which is fine with me.

Maybe Canada will pay for it?

Why is William W Halifax N.S sticking his nose in anyway?

To Ben, Chicago IL and other people who keep posting comments started "CNN screw up again", "why are you posting this (or that) crap" etc each time they disagree with publication (and they always are) – DON'T READ CNN WEBSITE! If I despise Fox News – I DON'T WATCH them; from you guys I'm getting an im,pression that you open cnn.com only to say "ha, again", to enjoy feeling insulted, and to insult others.

Ron Paul, 2008! I'm on my way to the rally in Chicago this afternoon. Dr. Paul is standing up for AMERICAN interests and the AMERICAN people. You can't help the rest of the world if you can't even take care of your own home first, right? The US is overstretched, being used and abused by globalist organizations and corporations, and wayyyy off-course. Lets get our things back in order before we talk about sending our military all over the world to enforce UN resolutions.

Ron Paul is another idiot from Texas! His “mountain man” mentality and isolationist views are not what we need. Libertarians scare me. We need to work with the world community-not against it. If people like RP had their way it seems we would all be living in isolated little villages with little contact with the outside world and self-sufficient in an impoverished sort of way. That’s not modern America! We need a President with a sophisticated world view and who wants to work with other countries-not against them. He is a lot like Bush. The only thing I agree with him on is getting out of Iraq-Now.

Well let Ron Paul pull the US out of the United Nations. Do you think the United Nations care? Why would they care?

Because they won't have to put up with the ridiculous scanctions imposed by the US on Free Trade? ie: Canadian Lumber, Potato Tariffs, et al

Because they won't have to support US Wars initiated on lies by sending their troops in aid?

Because they won't have to deal with the American Oil Mongers?

Because they won't have to deal with the US trying to take over the North?

Because they won't have to deal the US Almighty Dollar hijacking economics internationally? NOTE: US DOLLAR LOWEST IT'S EVER BEEN – NOW EQUAL TO CANADIAN DOLLAR FIRST TIME SINCE 1974!

Take your American Super Power Idealogy of taking over countries for the sole purpose of OIL PROFITS under the guise of creating Democracies in Nations who want nothing to do with it IE: IRAQ Then go play wack the weakest link on your own!

Do you think any Nato Nation will GIVE A RAT'S A** Think AGain. It would be safe to say, the world is tired of the US asinine Domination of the world under the pretext of Democracy. And especially by the asinine Leader in power currently.

The US has never been and never will be concerned with anything other than SUPREME POWER over the entire human race and kissing up to OIL MAGNATES to achieve the same.

The other members of the United Nations are for Peace not war. They are for discussing not dictating. And they all see the US for what it is not what it claims to be. George W. Bush turned the world into Chaos with no plan for reversal not the UN.

The Decider got you where you are today and you put him there, not the UN. And I won't be surprised if Americans vote another just like him to the White House. Power and Dollars versus Humanity and Peace seems to be the American Constitution.

Go Dr.Paul!

Amen! Ron Paul 2008!

Mr. Paul does have some good points to his credit. But the United States, one the founding members of the UN, removing itself for political reasons is stupid, arrogant, and dangerous. Now, more than ever, the US needs to work with the world as a whole, and not just those who agree with it.

Admittedly, the UN has fallen a bit from it's original purpose of stopping Nazi Germany and Imperialist Japan, and even so from the Lester Pearson's noble idea of peacekeeping. But the UN can be changed for the better, but it will take an effort. An effort from the US, China, Russia, France, Britain, Canada, Australia, India, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, etc.

Ron Paul, your bad for America, and bad for the world. Thank god you have no chance at winning the presidency, otherwise I would fear January 2009.

Ron Paul does "get it." His criticisms of the UN, WTO, NAFTA, CAFTA, and Kyoto treaty are right on the money. No one will go after the unfair US tax code and lack of transparancy like Ron will. He is beholden to no party, or international organization. He is only beholden to the American People. God Bless Ron Paul.

Thank you for the correction in the first paragraph.

How about the UN leaving the US?

Ron Paul obviously does not "get it". His criticism of the UN and WTO is just the same far-right kvetching about how American corporations are so oppressed by taxes. Give me a break. The issue is with the US tax code and the lack of transparency in how much companies really pay. The ostensible ultra-high US corporate tax is totally offset by all of the breaks and loopholes in our tax code, which is why Congress supported the WTO position. We do it to ourselves! By pointing the finger at the WTO and the UN, RP is just misdirecting the discussion from the real problem. Another knee-jerk conservative oversimplifying what is a truly a complex issue for short-term political gain.

Get out of an organization that passes nearly 20 resolutions over 10 years condemning Saddam's regime and threatening the use of force if he didn't comply with its weapons inspectors, and then freaks out when the US actually cashes in on their empty threats? Nonsense.

Get out of an organization whose members turned a blind eye to Saddam taking oil profits, rather than providing for his people, as was supposedly intended? That's absurd.

Get out of an organization in which permanent security council members dealt with Saddam and discouraged his ousting, leading many naive Americans into thinking they were for peace and that the mass murderer-ousting US was the force of evil in the world? Insanity.

Get out of an organization that has done absolutely nothing of substance to thwart the threat of world-wide terrorism? Get out of an organization that thinks it has a say over whether the US can use its military? Get out of an organization which stands for a member promising the erasing of a people and nation?

The UN has been out of touch, corrupt, and impotent for years. Bravo, Mr. Paul.

To William W Halifax:

Discussion of World issues can continue without the UN. International Peace can be achieved through trade without the UN or the WTO. I have imagined what it would be like to get out of the UN, have you?

Please think about where Ron Paul is coming from before you result to name calling.

Mr. Paul does have a valid point. During its beginning, the United Nations had played a key role through out the international community. Yet as the years passed on, the U.N has become more of a burden than a problem solver. I ask the citizens of this great Republic to consider this for just a moment.. The problems that are thrown at the U.N in order for them to solve them hasn't been solved as of yet. Look at those Coalitions that are being ran through out Africa. They don't even have the authority to assist the weak and poor when they're attacked. So the Military arm of the U.N is by far extremely obsolete and over due for a major overhaul. The issue with Iran..It isn't getting no where really. They're impervious to those sactions the U.N keeps throwing at them. What can they really hope to solve…? Give me one major accomplishment and when I mean by major, I mean life changing. Give me that ONE accomplishment, then I MIGHT reconsider.

Ron Paul is the only candidate that sees through the UN. And while reading Mr. Christian's comment about Ron Paul being "a bit over the edge sometimes" I really think he's the ONLY republican that will actually do something to get the United States on the right track. Hillary is just a socialist who has no business running for president. Ron Paul is 100% CONSTITUTION. AND IF YOU UNDERSTAND THAT IMPORTANT DOCUMENT YOU'LL REALIZE THAT THE UN IS NOT SUPPORTIVE OF IT.

William W Halifax YOUR AN IDIOT. Ron Paul is the only presidential canidate who actually follows the constitution. Remember that document? Its the only reason we are the greatest country in the world and all the other chumps (presidential hopefulls) have there own neo con agenda

Ron has never voted to raise taxes.
Ron has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
Ron has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
Ron voted against the Patriot Act.
Ron votes against regulating the Internet.
Ron voted against the Iraq war.
Ron voted against NAFTA and CAFTA.
Ron votes against the United Nations.
Ron votes against the welfare state.
Ron votes against reinstating a military draft.
Ron votes for conservative principles.
Ron votes to cut government spending.
Ron votes to lower healthcare costs.
Ron votes to end the war on drugs.
Ron votes to preserve civil liberties.
Ron votes to secure our borders with real immigration reform.
Ron votes to eliminate tax funded abortions and to overturn Roe v Wade.
Ron votes to protect religious freedom.

Ron Paul 08

Right off the bat CNN screws up the story. Paul has never said free trade threatens sovereignty; but he has said organizations that claim to promote free trade do. As for William from Halifax, you apprarently never went to high school. If you had you would have learned one of the reasons our country fought for its independence was no taxation without representation, and the UN and its related organizations often impose some cost on the US without any real say from the countries affected.

Just another example of some Americans who believe that the rest of the world is there to serve at their pleasure. Typical "if you won't play by my rules, I will take my ball and go home". Sure did work with the invasion and occupation of Iraq? So ready to criticize when you don't have your own country in order, make the world unsafer and don't follow by the rules anyway.

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Another Texan Crackpot!

Get out of the United Nations. IMAGINE!
What is this nincompoop drinking?
No doubt the United Nations might thank him, take their troops and return home to their families!
Fight your own war on your own Ronie Boy! What an insult and a Disgrace!

Do the Republicans have anybody with intelligence and common sense? Oh, what a silly question.

While I think Ron Paul is great for sticking it to the other Republicans, his ideas can be a bit over the edge sometimes.

Ron Paul: The voice of reason.

I do not wish to have my country be subjected to rules and regulations from an "international" political body. I am supporting Ron Paul in his quest for the Presidency.