Wallowing In My Own Obscenity

Ron Paul holds several core policy positions, ranging from opposition to social programs to ignoring climate change that progressives cannot, and should not, ignore. Ron Paul holds to the right-wing view that American is a Christian, rather than secular nation. He opposes the separation of church and state, and claimed in 2003 that “the notion of a rigid separation between church and state has no basis in either the text of the Constitution or the writings of our Founding Fathers.” This is an ironic statement to give, considering the “establishment clause” viewed in the First Amendment.

Ron Paul is also anti-LGBT rights, and stands opposed to the ruling in Lawrence v. Texas which banned prohibitions on sodomy. The real target of this ban was on any gay or lesbian activity, and Ron Paul claims that the Constitution provides no protections for those wishing to engage in “sodomy.” This seems surprising from a man who wishes to legalize marijuana, a substance that I’m pretty sure is not protected by the Constitution either.

With that said, Ron Paul is “anti” towards many policies that progressives have traditionally stood strongly for. He’s against the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He refers to anti-trust laws as “much more harmful than helpful,” and opposes any federal regulations against corporate monopolies. He also opposes the federal minimum wage, and opposes Equal Pay for Equal Work legislation ensuring women are paid equally to men. And speaking of women’s rights, he’s also anti-choice.