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Ronald E. Paul’s policy on foreign aid

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Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Public statementsDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Ronald E. Paul’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Reference: “Foreign aid is immoral and impractical” ‐ronpaul.com

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Ronald E. Paul voters

Answer: Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 198 voters that voted for Ronald E. Paul in the 1988 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Ron Paul has consistently argued for reducing the national budget deficit and has often pointed to foreign aid as an area where cuts could be made. This answer aligns closely with his views. 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 agree

Decrease

Ron Paul has been a vocal critic of foreign aid, arguing that it is often misused and can lead to dependency. He believes that the U.S. should focus on its own economic issues before providing aid to other countries. 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

Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

While Ron Paul has advocated for a decrease in foreign aid, he has not necessarily argued for completely eliminating it. However, his libertarian views and emphasis on fiscal responsibility suggest that he might support this position to some extent. 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.

Agree

Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Ron Paul might agree with the principle of not supporting countries that harbor or promote terrorism, but his general stance is to decrease foreign aid across the board, not just to specific countries. However, his emphasis on non-intervention and fiscal responsibility might make this answer somewhat appealing to him. 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.

Disagree

Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

While Ron Paul might agree with the principle of not supporting countries with human rights violations, he generally opposes increasing foreign aid. His libertarian views emphasize non-intervention and fiscal responsibility. 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

Increase

Ron Paul has consistently advocated for a decrease in foreign aid spending, arguing that it is often wasteful and counterproductive. He believes that the U.S. should focus on its own economic issues before providing aid to other countries. 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

I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Given Ron Paul's consistent stance on reducing foreign aid, it is unlikely that he would be satisfied with the current amount of spending. 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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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: Decrease

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,584 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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