tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16816866.post1040393366507379060..comments2024-02-29T02:10:56.878-08:00Comments on J O S H U A P U N D I T: Last Night's Debate - 'Moderator' Stephanopoulos Does His Bit For ObamaFreedom Fighterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13649470110087808596noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16816866.post-82479754507355505552012-01-08T21:20:58.131-08:002012-01-08T21:20:58.131-08:00It does make sense that Dr. Paul would be receivin...It does make sense that Dr. Paul would be receiving support from members of Mr. Obama's team. There is very little differences between his positions on foreign policy and many of theirs. As such, support would very likely be natural. <br /><br />I think the Huffington Post interview you refer to is more current that the information I have. This does not really surprise me. For better or worse, men like Dr. Paul have principles and will generally stick to them regardless. Such people view elections as an end to implement which ever polices they support rather than the end goal simply being to get elected for the sake of power. I would not describe libertarians or paleconservatives as idiots. They may be misinformed in cerain areas but to hurl the insult of idiot at them is incorrect. <br /><br />If we ask most Americans do they want an America first policy, they'd say yes. Do they want our troops all over the world or do they want them defending America, they'd say defending America. Do we foucus on fixing our crumbling infrastrucre or conflicts on the other side of the world, they'd likely say fix our infrastructure. Ask most Americans do they want war with Iran they'd say no. (They don't realize Iran is already at war with us.)<br /><br />With this said, in fairness, all most Americans are exposed to is how much the military costs. Seldom, if ever, are they provided with the benefits of this spending. For example, if we bring our blue water navy home, this would save alot of money on deployment costs but they would not be defending vital shipping lanes. Should we lose access to this, how much money will we lose in lost trade. Also, we have men defending vital oil supplies. Should we bring them home, it will save money but we are going to lose money if we lose access to these supplies. <br /><br />It would be interesting to know what the economic benefits to us of the enormous military budget we have. Can you provide a reliable source that discusses this?B.Posternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16816866.post-23292099848141363822012-01-08T19:31:42.112-08:002012-01-08T19:31:42.112-08:00Hi Poster,
I haven't yet seen anything from Ro...Hi Poster,<br />I haven't yet seen anything from Ron Paul about him not running as a third party candidate. <a href="http://nation.foxnews.com/ron-paul/2012/01/06/paul-suggests-third-party-run-still-option" rel="nofollow">In fact,just the opposite</a>.<br /><br />As you may know, one of my usually reliable sources in DC said openly that <a href="http://joshuapundit.blogspot.com/2011/12/obamas-secret-ally-ron-paul.html" rel="nofollow">Paul is receiving money and logistical help from the Obama campaign.</a> <br /><br />Hearsay,yeah, but it makes sense.It's probably one of the few ways Obama can get back in to the White House, if Paul siphons off enough idiot libertarians, paleocons and the like, people who would normally hold their noses and vote for the GOP nominee against Obama.That's how Clinton got in back in 1992.<br /><br />Finally,you say that Ron Paul's foreign policy views are more in line with the views of most Americans. I disagree, especially if you actually look at what that entails and ask people whether they favor it. Do you have any actual facts to back up that opinion?<br /><br />Regards,<br />RobRobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332213651195340500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16816866.post-58640291476936581512012-01-08T17:16:44.475-08:002012-01-08T17:16:44.475-08:00The Arab countries receive more aid from America t...The Arab countries receive more aid from America than Israel does. Also, the aid to Arab nations is unconditional whereas the aid to Israel is highly conditional. The US has never gone to war to benefit Israel and theire is currently no scenario in which it would. The US has gone to war for the beneift of Muslims/Arabs on a number of occasions. Not sure why some people are so obsessed with Israel.<br /><br />Dr. Paul has stated that he would not run as a third party candidate. Has he stated otherwise or how do you know he changed his mind? <br /><br />While it is unsurprising that Dr. Paul's and many of Mr. Obama's supporters would feel comfortable around one another and would work together since there's very little difference between each group on foreign policy issues, where is the proof that Mr. Obama or his team are "paying off" Dr. Paul to siphon off votes? If this could be proven, his candidacy could be pretty much destroyed could it not?<br /><br />Finally, I should point out that Dr. Paul's views on foreign policy are the most in line with the views American people of any candidate currently running in either party. As such, even if Dr. Paul retires or otherwise goes away there will be at least 10 simillar politicians to replace him.B.Posternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16816866.post-39098285275016189902012-01-08T15:41:50.373-08:002012-01-08T15:41:50.373-08:00I love how so many of you Paultards always return ...I love how so many of you Paultards always return to the same old topic - Israel and the Evil Joos like a dog who constantly needs to pee on the same lamp post.<br /><br />One thing I've learned is that just because somebody wore a uniform once doesn't make them sacrosanct. Your current idol's speeches remind me a lot of Father Coughglin or Lindbergh back in the 1930's.<br /><br />It's also obvious you know diddly squat about Bain Capital worked or how capitalism in general works,but that's OK.<br /><br />I'm sure when Ron Paul runs as a third party candidate, you and people like you will vote for him,therefore vindicating Obama's strategy of paying off Paul to siphon off enough votes from whomever the GOP nominee is to get Obama back in the White House.<br /><br />Enjoy yourself.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332213651195340500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16816866.post-52584371655247212912012-01-08T13:23:13.744-08:002012-01-08T13:23:13.744-08:00Gingrich denies he's rich when he is, believes...Gingrich denies he's rich when he is, believes his father's service exempts him from chickenhawk status. Romney believes,as Pat Lang says "leadership of a largely destructive Wall Street M&A company that specialized in wrecking distressed companies to profit from sale of pieces of the wrecks are claims that he knows how to "run" the US because he was so good at the wrecking."<br /><br /><br />Santorum and Perry are Israel's more available bitches-and Perry wants to return to wreak havoc against the Iraqis government's will.<br /><br />Ron Paul or ruin!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com