Ralph Raico:
'Blame America First'?
No, Ron Paul's policy is put America First. No wonder the neocons are angry and terrified.
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Ron Paul puts America first
Thursday, October 6, 2011 - The Political Pro-Con
by Conor Murphy
WASHINGTON, October 6, 2011Many, including fellow presidential candidate Rick Santorum, have labeled Ron Paul as part of the 'blame America first' crowd in this election cycle. They are angered by his willingness to point out flaws in our country's foreign policy and smear him as an isolationist who wants America to hide from the rest of the world. Contrary to establishment Republican rhetoric, Paul's policy is not "blame America first," but "put America first."
From the start of the Cold War, America adopted a more interventionist foreign policy. We have been more concerned about the affairs of other nations than ever before, and the result has been more military spending. The United States spends roughly $1 trillion per year on defense, which is more than at any other time in our nation's history. This spending has become unsustainable, as shown by the debt crisis that loomed this summer.
Opposition to these policies is the only sensible way to keep the deficit under control and to keep the country safe from those who want to do us harm. If we were to bring our troops home from around the world they would be in less danger, we wouldn't be interfering with sovereignty of other nations and making enemies, and we would save hundreds of billions of dollars every year. These are the same policies that were supported by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Quincy Adams, none of whom were considered isolationists.
If we consider the enormous benefits to this country of discontinuing our role as world's policeman, we'll see that they would go a long way towards putting the United States back on the road to fiscal solvency. The United States would do well to stop worrying about the disputes and internal affairs of other nations when we are on the verge of a financial meltdown at home.
There is nothing isolationist about putting the interests of America first rather than funding wars with countries that pose us no threat, propping up dictators who are hated by their people, and sending aid to other nations to buy their friendship. Policies like these create more problems than they solve. Instead of defeating the terrorists, we are giving them more motivation to continue fighting. When we spread ourselves too thin, we make ourselves more vulnerable. And sending foreign aid to other countries generally means taking money from the poor in this country and giving it to the rich dictators of poor countries.
Pointing out these unfortunate truths is a necessary step to fixing our problems, and Ron Paul is the only candidate brave enough to do it. It is mind boggling that while Republicans claim to fight for smaller limited government, they feel that it does not apply to foreign policy. They would do well to listen to their own rhetoric when they talk about the problems and inefficiencies of government, and apply it to our meddling overseas. Maybe then the Republican Party might be able to demonstrate some consistency to the American people instead of talking out of both sides of their mouths.
When Rick Santorum shamelessly exclaims that Ron Paul is blaming America for 9/11, not only is he wrong but he is also being intellectually dishonest. Santorum, like the rest of the Republicans, opposes our current healthcare predicament. If Obama-care destroys our healthcare system in the next ten years, no one would claim that Senator Santorum had "blamed America" for our healthcare problem. Like any other conservative, he is simply blaming a flawed policy.
This is no different than Dr. Paul's position on 9/11. He does not blame the country for the despicable acts that occurred on that day, but he correctly places some of the blame on our government's foreign policy. Unfortunately, trying to explain this difference to Rick Santorum is as fruitless as attempting to convince him that his support for Medicare Part D in 2003 was as bad as supporting Obama-care.
It's ironic that while most establishment Republicans accuse Ron Paul of not supporting the troops, he has gotten more money from active duty troops than all other Republican candidates combined. Maybe the rest of the Republican field should follow the example of our men and women oversees and put America first.
Conor Murphy is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in political science. As a former radio talk show host on WVCW, Conor hosted two popular shows, Murphy's Law and Son of the Revolution. You can read more of his columns in The Political Pro-Con at The Washington Times Communities
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Conservative Christians Cheer Ron Paul
Posted on October 8, 2011 by LHR, Jr.
They love his genuinely pro-life message: antiabortion and antiwar. My, how times have changed. Four uyears ago, the Values Voters booed his comment, in the context of a discussion of his Golden Rule foreign policy, that he worships the Prince of Peace. (Thanks to Travis Holte)
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Conservative crowd roars for Ron Paul
By Gautham Nagesh - 10/08/11 10:03 AM ET
Presidential candidate Ron Paul (R-Texas) and his libertarian message received a raucous welcome from the socially conservative crowd at the Values Voter Summit on Saturday morning.
Paul's supporters were out in force at the Omni Shoreham in Washington, and they made their presence known, roaring at familiar talking points such as the accusation the nation's central bank is "counterfeiting our currency."
But the longtime congressman also modified his message slightly to play to the family values crowd, emphasizing the Biblical roots of many of his principles and avoiding controversial positions such as his advocacy for ending the war on drugs.
Paul cited his background as a physician as a reason why he would be particularly well-suited to defending the anti-abortion rights position shared by most of the audience.
"You cannot defend liberty if you don't understand life and where it comes from," Paul said to a standing ovation.
Notably, some of the loudest cheers came in response to Paul's strong words against military intervention as he pointed to the two wars the U.S. is currently engaged in as a drain on both the economy as well as the service members and their.
"One of the greatest threats to the family is war. It undermines the family," Paul said, adding that war also causes inflation, poverty and an increased rate of suicide among veterans.
The speech had the feel of a campaign rally as Paul's supporters stood up repeatedly and chanted his name in unison while other members of the audience looked on.
Paul gave his fans what they came to hear, closing with a libertarian flourish in which he warned that Americans should be wary of the reach of the U.S. government.
"Now you have no privacy whatsoever," Paul warned the crowd, citing airport security and government surveillance programs. "We are living in an age where government is way too big."
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/gop-presidential-primary/186353-conservative-crowd-roars-for-ron-paul
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subject to them.
Furthermore, these rules are self-evident, which is to say that
although we may attempt to understand their workings, their
truthfulness requires no explanation or proof.
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Ah, but 95% of the universe is unaccounted for. We don't know shit,
let alone immutable shit.
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On Oct 8, 4:54 am, Bruce Majors <majors.br...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Gary Johnson on Fed Crackdown on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries:
> DOJ Has Better Things To Do
>
> October 7, 2011, Santa Fe, NM — Responding to an announced Department of
> Justice "crackdown" on California medical marijuana dispensaries, former New
> Mexico Governor and presidential candidate Gary Johnson today warned that
> Americans who believe in states rights should be "extremely disturbed" by
> what he calls an "assault" on businesses operating legally under state law.
>
> In a statement released Friday morning, Johnson said, "With weapons being
> allowed to `walk' to drug cartels in Mexico and Solyndra walking with $500
> million of taxpayers' money, I would think DOJ and the Administration have
> better things to do than mount an assault on medical marijuana dispensaries
> in California that are legal under state law. Regardless of one's view of
> medical marijuana, Americans who believe in states' rights should be
> extremely disturbed that the federal government is in the process of
> shutting down businesses, threatening criminal charges, and confiscating the
> property of small businesses operating under good faith according to state
> law.
>
> "We have a drug war along the border that has taken tens of thousands of
> lives, and the federal government is spending its time and resources
> declaring war on small businesses whose only `crime' is trying to dispense
> medical relief in a regulated, taxed, and legal manner. If there is a
> conflict between state law and federal law, maybe it's time for the feds to
> just admit that their law is just wrong, and let the states decide for
> themselves how they want to handle the issue of medical marijuana."
>
> According to news reports, the Department of Justice has issued warnings to
> medicinal marijuana dispensaries, operating under California law, demanding
> that they shut down within 45 days or face not only confiscation of their
> property, but also criminal charges.
>
> Learn more about Gov. Johnson athttp://www.garyjohnson2012.com/and become
> a fan atwww.Facebook.com/GovGaryJohnson
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IN THE SUPREME PEOPLE'S COURT OF BANGLADESH
Peoples of Bangladesh --- Petitioner.
Sheikh Hasina, People's Servant, Current Prime Minister of Bangladesh and others……… Respondents.
For the Petitioner. : The peoples of Bangladesh located anywhere in the world.
For Respondent No. 1. : Ms. Dipu Moni,Peopl's Servant, current
Respondent No.2 : Mr. Md. Shahidul Islam, People's Servant, current
Ambassador, Embassy of the People's
Republic of Bangladesh, Riyadh
Date of Hearing: : The 8th October, 2011.
Supreme People's Court of Bangladesh
P.s.Jatrabari, P.o Wari, Dhaka-1203,
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Gary Johnson on Fed Crackdown on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries:
DOJ Has Better Things To Do
October 7, 2011, Santa Fe, NM — Responding to an announced Department of Justice "crackdown" on California medical marijuana dispensaries, former New Mexico Governor and presidential candidate Gary Johnson today warned that Americans who believe in states rights should be "extremely disturbed" by what he calls an "assault" on businesses operating legally under state law.
In a statement released Friday morning, Johnson said, "With weapons being allowed to `walk' to drug cartels in Mexico and Solyndra walking with $500 million of taxpayers' money, I would think DOJ and the Administration have better things to do than mount an assault on medical marijuana dispensaries in California that are legal under state law. Regardless of one's view of medical marijuana, Americans who believe in states' rights should be extremely disturbed that the federal government is in the process of shutting down businesses, threatening criminal charges, and confiscating the property of small businesses operating under good faith according to state law.
"We have a drug war along the border that has taken tens of thousands of lives, and the federal government is spending its time and resources declaring war on small businesses whose only `crime' is trying to dispense medical relief in a regulated, taxed, and legal manner. If there is a conflict between state law and federal law, maybe it's time for the feds to just admit that their law is just wrong, and let the states decide for themselves how they want to handle the issue of medical marijuana."
According to news reports, the Department of Justice has issued warnings to medicinal marijuana dispensaries, operating under California law, demanding that they shut down within 45 days or face not only confiscation of their property, but also criminal charges.
Learn more about Gov. Johnson at http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/ and become a fan at www.Facebook.com/GovGaryJohnson
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Gary Johnson on Fed Crackdown on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries:
DOJ Has Better Things To Do
October 7, 2011, Santa Fe, NM — Responding to an announced Department of Justice "crackdown" on California medical marijuana dispensaries, former New Mexico Governor and presidential candidate Gary Johnson today warned that Americans who believe in states rights should be "extremely disturbed" by what he calls an "assault" on businesses operating legally under state law.
In a statement released Friday morning, Johnson said, "With weapons being allowed to `walk' to drug cartels in Mexico and Solyndra walking with $500 million of taxpayers' money, I would think DOJ and the Administration have better things to do than mount an assault on medical marijuana dispensaries in California that are legal under state law. Regardless of one's view of medical marijuana, Americans who believe in states' rights should be extremely disturbed that the federal government is in the process of shutting down businesses, threatening criminal charges, and confiscating the property of small businesses operating under good faith according to state law.
"We have a drug war along the border that has taken tens of thousands of lives, and the federal government is spending its time and resources declaring war on small businesses whose only `crime' is trying to dispense medical relief in a regulated, taxed, and legal manner. If there is a conflict between state law and federal law, maybe it's time for the feds to just admit that their law is just wrong, and let the states decide for themselves how they want to handle the issue of medical marijuana."
According to news reports, the Department of Justice has issued warnings to medicinal marijuana dispensaries, operating under California law, demanding that they shut down within 45 days or face not only confiscation of their property, but also criminal charges.
Learn more about Gov. Johnson at http://www.garyjohnson2012.com/ and become a fan at www.Facebook.com/GovGaryJohnson
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