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Our federal government, which was intended to operate as a very limited constitutional republic, has instead become a virtually socialist leviathan that redistributes trillions of dollars. We can hardly be surprised when countless special interests fight for the money. The only true solution to the campaign money problem is a return to a proper constitutional government that does not control the economy. Big government and big campaign money go hand-in-hand.

Ron Paul#71

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The quote describes the federal government as a socialist leviathan that redistributes money, and argues that returning to a limited constitutional government would solve campaign‑money problems.
In plain terms
A smaller government would reduce money and corruption.
What can you take from it?
Restore constitutional limits to curb big‑government influence.

Where it applies

  • election reform
  • constitutional debates
  • public spending

Putting it to work

  • enact campaign finance limits
  • reduce federal power

Questions to consider

  • How would a smaller government handle public services?
  • What safeguards replace campaign finance rules?

Another view

Assumes limited government automatically eliminates corruption.

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