Posted on 04/26/2012 6:52:25 AM PDT by Bigtigermike
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who was elected to his first term with help from the Tea Party in 2010 and who is sometimes cited as a potential GOP vice presidential pick, lauded the United Nations, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for following their respective visions instead of asserting “narrow American interests” in a speech today on U.S. foreign policy.
In remarks at the liberal Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., Rubio sketched the advances made globally since the end of World War II as a result of America’s leadership.
“The purpose of the institutions we established, from the United Nations to the World Bank and the IMF was to spread peace and prosperity, not to assert narrow American interests,” said Sen. Rubio.
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In his initial remarks, Sen. Rubio sought to separate himself from some conservatives in the Senate on foreign policy, saying that until recently the general view was that American conservatism “believed in a robust and muscular foreign policy,” citing Presidents George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush and Ronald Reagan. talbott
“But when I arrived in the Senate last year, I found that some of the traditional sides in the foreign policy debate had shifted,” said Rubio. “On the one hand I found liberal Democrats and conservative Republicans working together to advocate our withdrawal from Afghanistan or staying out of Libya. On the other hand, I found myself partnering with Democrats … on a more forceful foreign policy.”
“So I recently joked, the other day, that today in the U.S. Senate, on foreign policy, the further you move to the right, the likelier you are to move to the left,” said Rubio.
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Rubio had supported SOPA and PIPA of which he co-sponsored...and only withdrew once there was backlash
I've been saying that Rubio is a protege of Jeb Bush of sorts and has deep ties to Romney, two years ago where many of his Congressional staff are former Romney staff members. People fall for him because he is charismatic and speaks well but he is not who people think he is -- especially if you look into it
Is it just my imagination, or is Marco Rubio receiving pretty much the same treatment from some, that Rick Perry did?
I so wanted to believe in Marco! I campaigned and worked hard to get him elected. Doubts, on my part, are beginning to ascend. Hope we’re all wrong, but I think it’s a pipe dream...at this point.
I think this Rubio fellow is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Of course, I feel the same about Romney.
Name anything that i said is wrong? He has ties to the Bushes and Mitt for awhile-—its the truth
Not sure what to think here. I thought some people here were on crack when they said that Rubio was a RINO. But after reading this....I’m a bit disillusioned.
I am only saying that many similar memes appeared early on in Rick Perry’s campaign.
At that time, those appeared to have come from people seeking to promote Mitt Romney.
Where are these Rubio points coming from, and who stands to benefit if Rubio is demonized?
A Bush, perhaps?
Rubio’s consumed the DC KoolAid, and he LIKES it. That’s the problem with politics these days. Most of us could go up to DC on lofty platforms for reform, but once we get there, we are cowed by the establishment to toe the line or else. Those who tow the line ascend, those who don’t lose their seats.
Look at what happened to Col. West. His entire district was gerrymandered by establishment Republicans in Florida, and now he has to re-run for his seat as a newcomer. No doubt he’ll carry the new district, but he’s not toed the RINO line in DC, and he’s being “punished” for it.
And Rubio would be worse than Biden as VP... how? This is the game, people. Obama/Biden or Anyone Else.
Anybody who has deep ties to Mitt and Jeb can not be a true Tea Party person. It’s like wearing white and dipping yourself with black ink, something has to give
Marco Rubio
born May 28, 1971 in Miami, FL (Meets the Jus Soli Requirement)
Parents were
Mario Rubio born in Cuba, naturalized Nov. 5, 1975.
Oria Garcia born in Cuba, naturalized Nov. 5, 1975.
Parents were NOT US Citizens at the time of his birth (Does NOT meet the Jus Sanguinis Requirement)
Marco Rubio is NOT a NATURAL BORN CITIZEN.
Marco's status is the same as that of Barry Soetoro, aka Barack Hussein Obama, who is NOT a Natural Born Citizen.
It’s not just your imagination. Personally, I think it’s a combination of ignorance, outright moles, and frustration.
Rubio has great potential. I like what he has to say.
“The purpose of the institutions we established, from the United Nations to the World Bank and the IMF was to spread peace and prosperity, not to assert narrow American interests,” said Sen. Rubio.
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I agree 100% with this comment. America IS spreading peace and prosperity. We are not, as some claim (War only for oil!!!), acting only to assert narrow interests.
Sigh...What next? How Demint is a rino and yet another posting about how we are giving away Alaska islands to Russia?
And having a RINO ‘yes man to President Romney instead of a so called true conservative VP that at least we should expect to help “nudge” President Romney back when he goes off into RINOism?
So you want a ‘fake’ just to win the Presidency?
Yes I understand your point.
Not saying Rubio isn’t a RINO. Not saying he is either.
Just trying to figure out, who (not saying you, trying to look wider here) would want to sideline Rubio, and for what purpose?
There’s been a whole lot of Alinsky dynamics on our side this year. Heck all the way back to 2008 when the Mittster’s minions went after Sarah Palin from the word go.
Something is at work here anyway. I’m not accusing you or anyone of being duped or having an agenda.
Not even challenging you on facts.
Just trying to figure out who’s trying to do what, to whom. And why.
:D
I agree with this comment at the article website:
“I can’t believe the comments here. You people need to read what he said again. A little more carefully this time. What I see is Senator Rubio praising America’s leadership and stressing not to give up that role.”
I think Allen West would be a far better choice after reading THIS.
What the hell is WRONG with these people???
These guys can't help it.
Its Rubio that is asserting himself here....He cosponsor SOPA/PIPA, it was he that is working on a DREAM ACT II...He is talking up being more of an interventionist and supports more foreign aid
Sarah was trashed by the Establishment for not being one of them, the Establishment is supporting Rubio and Rubio seems to be supporting the Establishment little by little
Marco loved getting the tea party support to put him over the top and beat Crist for the senate seat but a month or two later he was already distancing himself from the tea party. He’s no conservative. Another centrist republican already co-opted by the GOP establishment.
Rubio would be a poor choice for VP as the eligibility lawsuits would be filed immediately and it would just bring unecessary chaos to the GOP presidential campaign.
Marco Rubio is an outstanding politician with a strong conservative background. He does come across very impressively and can do great service to America.
Rubio has only one thing to distract from his political stardom..... he is not elegible for President or any office which could result in being President, unless of course conservatives decide to join the anti-American left in ignoring the Constitution. I wish that were not the case, but it is.
Stop, think, why did this guy leave Utah to get into politics somewhere else.
Alinsky types like to sir up controversy where there really is none.
He should run as Obama’s VP.
"What next? How Demint is a rino and yet another posting about how we are giving away Alaska islands to Russia?You've got it. For some on FR, ideological purity and perfection are required character traits in a candidate--perfect according to the poster, of course, which means no one escapes being called "RINO."
Another hatchet job on a conservative and the blinkers and truthers fall right in the trap.
Exactly...of all of the states he could have chosen, he chose the most liberal one of all, that speaks volumes.
“Just trying to figure out who’s trying to do what, to whom. And why”
Very wise.
;-)
lways was suspicious of him for precisely those reasons.
NWO is the enemy of American sovereignty, prosperity and freedom. Period.
For some on FR, ideological purity and perfection are required character traits in a candidate—perfect according to the poster, of course, which means no one escapes being called “RINO.”
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Yes, it’s quite ridiculous...and seems to be getting worse. I truly believe that it’s a combination of ignorance, infiltration of moles, and frustration.
Re: the formation of the United Nations
“Alger Hiss (November 11, 1904 – November 15, 1996) was an American lawyer, government official, author, and lecturer. He was involved in the establishment of the United Nations both as a U.S. State Department and U.N. official. Hiss was accused of being a Soviet spy in 1948 and convicted of perjury in connection with this charge in 1950.
On August 3, 1948, Whittaker Chambers, a former Communist Party member, testified under subpoena before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) that Hiss had secretly been a Communist while in federal service. Chambers had previously testified under oath that Hiss had never been a Communist or a spy, and Chambers would admit, under oath, to other instances where he had committed perjury under oath. Called before HUAC, Hiss categorically denied the charge. When Chambers repeated his claim on nationwide radio, Hiss filed a defamation lawsuit against him.
During the pretrial discovery process, Chambers produced new evidence indicating that he and Hiss had been involved in espionage, which both men had previously denied under oath to HUAC. A federal grand jury indicted Hiss on two counts of perjury; Chambers admitted to the same offense but, as a cooperating government witness, was never charged. Although Hiss’s indictment stemmed from the alleged espionage, he could not be tried for that crime because the statute of limitations had expired.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiss_Case
That's your first definition of RINO. We don't even need to address the finer subtleties that eek over into ideological differences ~ we got a problem with Republicans. We are running short!
What mush. And to think I once thought this guy brought hope to the Republican party. More of the same weak-kneed BS.
THIS is true and needs to be repeated
“I agree with this comment at the article website:
“I can’t believe the comments here. You people need to read what he said again. A little more carefully this time. What I see is Senator Rubio praising America’s leadership and stressing not to give up that role.”
People
READ what he said. YOu seem to think it is anti america
it is the OPPOSITE
very ProAmerican
sheesh
10 Reasons to Abolish the UN
By Daniel Greenfield, 2011:
http://frontpagemag.com/upload/pamphlets/UN.pdf
The World’s Worst Organization
By Michael Radu
August 29, 2006:
http://archive.frontpagemag.com/readArticle.aspx?ARTID=2844
PROFILE: UNITED NATIONS (UN)
*International organization established to foster international cooperation and prevent war
*Ineffective at fulfilling those objectives
http://www.discoverthenetworks.org/groupProfile.asp?grpid=7147
“Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)...lauded the United Nations, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for following their respective visions instead of asserting “narrow American interests” in a speech today on U.S. foreign policy.”
That's your first definition of RINO. We don't even need to address the finer subtleties that eek over into ideological differences ~ we got a problem with Republicans. We are running short!
You might want to broaden your definition a little, you just classified Ronald Reagan as a RINO.
I’m amazed so many Freepers have fallen for this Bush toady.
Since Obama's stated goal is to "Fundamentally Transform the United States of America", why on Earth would a true patriot be disappointed if he...failed? (he hasn't failed--he's doing a pretty damn good of destroying our once great country)
Politicians should be allowed to receive money only from their constituents and only from individuals, not organizations or legal entities.
sometimes cited as a potential GOP vice presidential pick,
Marco Rubio
born May 28, 1971 in Miami, FL (Meets the Jus Soli Requirement)
Parents were
Mario Rubio born in Cuba, naturalized Nov. 5, 1975.
Oria Garcia born in Cuba, naturalized Nov. 5, 1975.
Parents were NOT US Citizens at the time of his birth (Does NOT meet the Jus Sanguinis Requirement)
Marco Rubio is NOT a NATURAL BORN CITIZEN
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Bears repeating!
No, Rubio's not a Republican in name only...He's a real Republican...
Rubio is what Republicans have turned into...
Sarah Palin is the real RINO...
I’ve been impressed with Rubio, but not meeting the NBC requirements bothers me. If ASA Vet’s dates in his post are wrong, then I’d look at him closer.
I have my own game...It's called anybody but Obama/Romney and every other New World Order, anti-American Globalist out there...
I think this Rubio fellow is a wolf in sheep’s clothing.
Yes, and it’s discouraging.
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