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Posted on 01/05/2012 5:16:14 PM PST by no dems
Rick Santorum--the surprise almost-first-place finisher in the Iowa GOP presidential caucus Tuesday--advocates a hawkish, internationalist and compassionate foreign policy deeply informed by his socially conservative, Roman Catholic faith.
Santorum had been a prominent leader in the GOP Senate caucus from 2001 through 2007, when he served as the chair of the Senate Republican Policy conference. The Pennsylvania lawmaker had been "a big supporter of AIDS funding in the Senate," a former Santorum staffer told Yahoo News Wednesday on condition of anonymity because she does not work for campaign. "He took the lead in funding for African development. He cares a lot about the underdog."
At the same time, Santorum has also been a consistent hawk when it comes to projecting U.S. power abroad, advocating a more aggressive American posture toward regimes in Syria, Iran and China. And like many conservative lawmakers, Santorum has taken an extremely pro-Israel line on the perennially-stalemated Middle East peace process. He had served on the Senate Armed Services committee for eight years, and was a principal author of legislation sanctioning the Syrian regime and promoting support to opponents of the Iranian regime.
"He has a deep concern about China, about the Middle East and about America's place in the world," Ledeen added. "He is well read and well informed. And he believes that America is a gift to the world." Indeed, in 2006, Santorum earned a surprise--if somewhat backhanded--nod for his support for international anti-poverty work in Africa from U2 front-man and humanitarian activist Bono.
Santorum "has a kind of Tourette's disease," Bono told New York Times columnist David Brooks in 2006. "He will always say the most unpopular thing. But on our issues, he has been a defender of the most vulnerable."
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Compassion is fine, as long as its not compulsory.
“advocates a hawkish, internationalist and compassionate foreign policy deeply informed by his socially conservative, Roman Catholic faith.”
None of that sounds good.
And he believes that: Rick Santorum “ America is a gift to the world.” ..... well.... Can’t argue with that....
Santorum for President Ping List. FReepmail “Antoninus” to be added or removed.
God bless Santorum for his dedication to life.
Interesting quote - Thanks!
What is wron g with ethics?
That’s what I see.
“The answer to anyone who talks about the surplus population is to ask him, whether he is part of the surplus population; or if not, how he knows he is not.” [1925]
~~G. K. Chesterton
Probably the longest speech Silent Cal ever gave. The more I learn about Coolidge the more I like him and understand why Reagan idolized him.
What is wron g with ethics?
That’s what I see.
I see another 4 - 8 years of sticking our nose where it doesn’t belong, burning an even bigger hole in the budget and borrowing money from China (that our GRANDCHILDREN will have to repay) all in the name of “compassion.”
Now I will vote for Rick given the chance but the second he turns into a social justice commie, I’m looking to replace him after one term with a conservative that is more concerned with American taxpayers than with a hungry hut dweller in sub-saharan Africa.
You want charity for foreign poor people? Admirable but send your own.
And not ONE U.S. serviceman should ever be put in harms way in a conflict that does not directly threaten these United States.
The best president ever. He gained the presidency through the death of Harding. Not only was he massively re-elected, there was talk in 1928, of taking the unprecedented step (at the time), of running for a second term of his own.
The only other comparable president was Teddy Roosevelt.
Unlike Roosevelt - what did he say?
“I would be in the seat for 10 years - too long!”
Coolidge also faced attacks from the democrats after the death of his son during his campaign.
What could go wrong?
Didn’t know that about Reagan - and don’t know a lot about Coolidge either, I’m sorry to say. But, like you, I’m impressed with what I know. I think I might have to do some research. :)
Exactly so, Gunthor. I see another stupid, failing “hearts and minds” BS program that will line the pockets of corrupt african thug leaders, do zip for the perpetually poor and starving africans, and get us dragged into foreign wars with zero U.S. national interests.
You think that sort of policy is great, Salvation, then you send your money there and your kids to die.
Too bad the compassionate Catholic church supports illegal immigration and a one world bank with a global wealth re-distribution system.
Yes, none of it. Here we go again. Unicorns and rainbows for all and all paid for by our tax dollars.
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