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Originally Posted by Ethersync
Getting rid of earmarks would not save any money at all. The money is already allotted to be spent and anything not spent by Congress is spent by the Executive branch. Here is an interview where he explains his position: http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/your-w...-spending-bill |
He makes some good points.
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As for what he could get done as President, yes you are right. A lot of what he talks about he could not single-handedly do. What he could do is end "nation building" and "preemptive war" and totally change how the "war on drugs" is handled. He could also put an end to all these bailouts. Most importantly, if he were to be elected it would send a signal to other politicians in DC. I think a lot of people would come his way on issues. In fact we are already seeing that now in this election cycle on the right.
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You are right, he could do some things right out the gate without the approval of congress which to me is a perfect example of why he really doesn't want to win. If he really wanted to do these things you would think he would do whatever it took to get himself into the position where he could do these things. Once in office he could bite the hand that feeds him and do as he pleases.
It is too early for me to say fully that he is not willing to seriously raise the money needed and campaign as needed to win. We won't know that until the beginning of next year as the primaries get underway. I just have a feeling he is kind of like the right's Ralph Nader. he has some ideas that excite a core group of people, but he is more interested in promoting himself and his brand than he is getting into a position where he could actually put his ideas into action.