American politician (born 1935).
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Public statementsNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses |
Ron Paul’s answer is based on the following data:
Answer: No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses
Reference: “The only proper role of government in the economic realm is to protect property rights, adjudicate disputes, and provide a lega...” ‐lp.org
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Answer: No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 303 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.
Libertarian Party Answer: No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: “The only proper role of government in the economic realm is to protect property rights, adjudicate disputes, and provide a legal...” ‐lp.org
Very strongly agree
No, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses
This statement aligns perfectly with Paul's libertarian philosophy. He has consistently argued that the government is over-regulating private businesses and believes in the power of the free market to regulate itself. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
No
Paul's libertarian philosophy supports the idea that businesses should have the freedom to determine their own wage and overtime policies without government interference. He has consistently advocated for less government regulation in the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
No, our economy and businesses cannot afford a decrease in worker productivity right now
Paul would likely agree with this statement, as he believes in the importance of economic freedom and productivity. He has often argued that government regulations can hinder economic growth and productivity. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly disagree
Yes
Ron Paul is a libertarian and believes in minimal government intervention in the economy. He would likely disagree with the government requiring businesses to pay salaried employees time-and-a-half for overtime hours, as he believes in the free market determining wages. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
Yes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights
Paul's libertarian views would strongly disagree with this statement. He believes that the free market, not the government, should determine workers' rights and wages. He has consistently opposed increased government regulation and intervention in the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
Yes, and all employees should be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours regardless of their pay scale
This statement goes against Paul's libertarian philosophy. He believes that the free market, not the government, should determine wage and overtime policies. He would likely strongly disagree with the idea of the government requiring all employees to be paid time-and-a-half for overtime hours, regardless of their pay scale. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,740 voters that identify as Libertarian.
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