Posted on 08/20/2010 2:39:14 PM PDT by mnehring
As if we needed anymore proof of Ron Paul’s anti-American treachery — and no, I am not speaking of his inclusion in the Democrats’ list of favorite Republicans (though it’s also quite telling), — he’s finally waded into the Ground Zero mosque controversy where — unsurprisingly — he’s chalked it all up to yet another conspiracy theory, fomented by those war-lovin’ neo-cons:
“I think it’s a big distraction, a grand distraction from the real issues… To me it should have been a grand opportunity, and you really touched on the opportunity, because it’s really a property rights issue, and who owns the property? And it’s also a civil liberties issue. It’s a freedom of speech issue… Property rights and civil rights are one and the same… drives the neo-cons nuts… I don’t believe for a minute that the, quote, religion of Islam is our enemy.”
Really, Ron? And I suppose Al-Qaeda is just a CIA fantasy, too?
For the record, the majority of Americans and politicians who oppose the mosque fully understand the constitutional right to build it. Then again, most of us also understand that Islam is a strident political ideology wrapped up in the cloak of religion, and that jihadists committed an act of war against the United States on September 11, 2001 — not the United States government — all in the name of Islam. Further, understanding the history of Cordoba, we are cognizant of the fact that such a mosque is nothing short of a monument to their bloody victory over the “Great Satan” and 3,000 of its citizens on 9/11.
I know its tough for you libertarians — much like your foreign policy kindred spirits, liberals — to place a moral judgment on anything, but out of respect for 9/11′s grieving families, it would be nice if you’d grant them some deference on this emotionally supercharged, morally reprehensible issue. It would also be refreshing if you’d actually give your country the benefit of the doubt, instead of blaming it for the existence of a so-called religion that preaches death to infidels, practices pedophilia, commits unspeakable crimes against women, and actively engages in a worldwide, genocidal movement with the ultimate goal of imposing a worldwide Muslim Caliphate.
In short, since you’re so fond of conspiracy theories, maybe you can believe in one that’s actually true: Global Jihad. Then temper your constitutional remarks about the Ground Zero mosque with some intelligence and real compassion for your own countrymen — especially those who lost everything on 9/11.
Austrian theory has some good points but it has been really badly twisted by people like Lew Rockwell (who created Mises.org). However, it does have some very off base beliefs such as believing that economics can’t be measured- it is a product of chaos). There is a reason why it has never been implemented successfully anywhere. The part that is frustrating is that the libtardtarians claim it is the only economic theory that stands in contrast to Keynesian economics (which is completely bogus as there are several Conservative economic theories that are far more rational and practical.)
“So tell me. You support what your boy Ron Paul is saying? That Islam is not the enemy?”
That was the policy of George Bush, father and son, if I recall correctly. Probably 3/4 of Republican leaders would agree with it, if only for diplomatic reasons. I happen to disagree, But I’m not eager to hand victory to the Democrats by stupidly picking a fight with my fellow Republicans.
So are you an Obama agent sent here to try to wreck the Republican Party? You’re doing a better job than the regular Rats.
Ayn Rand called them the “hippies of the right”.. IMHO, that is one of the best definitions.
Some people think that we should spend tremendous about of money to go to the Middle East and fight against Islam until we have no money left or all the Islams are dead.
Others want to keep their money and not worry so much about the Islams.
Fighting the Islams is very very expensive.
I want less government. I want the government to cut taxes and cut spending, even on things that people here like, such as endless expensive wars in the middle east against Islam.
Ron Paul doesn’t want to smear all Muslims, deport them, and throw them in concentration camps. THE HORROR!
Ron Paul claims he knows history and tradition, yet ignores the name and meaning of this little project in lower Manhattan....the Cordoba Initiative.
Ron’s a troofer and shows it often
Liberty is not a moral end. It’s the means to the moral end.
Libertarians always forget this and worship the means as the end.
Gee you libs like to twist the topic away from the subject.
Can’t you guys stay focused? The issue is not about George Bush or Republicans. It’s about Ron Paul and Libertarians.
You seem like a typical liberaltarian. So let me ask you also: Do YOU beleive that Islam is the enemy?
Yes or No.
Of course he doesn’t because he’s an anti-American truther. Ron Paul and the muslims are on the same page and Kentucky’s about to send his son to the U.S. Senate. Oh well.....
Good answer. For a liberaltarian.
So in other words, we should declare - like Ron Paul - that Islam is not the enemy.
Becasue as you say.... Fighting the Islams is very very expensive.
And people wonder why Ron Paul can’t be taken seriously.
Using his "logic" I'm supposing he would have defended Tokyo Rose and Berlin Betty.
And you “worship” what? Trampling on the hallowed American tradition of property rights when it suits raw emotion and hysteria?
And you “worship” what? Trampling on the hallowed American tradition of property rights when it suits raw emotion and hysteria?
Can you read? Are your eyes going bad? I’ll repost....
“So tell me. You support what your boy Ron Paul is saying? That Islam is not the enemy?”
That was the policy of George Bush, father and son, if I recall correctly. Probably 3/4 of Republican leaders would agree with it, if only for diplomatic reasons. I happen to disagree, But I’m not eager to hand victory to the Democrats by stupidly picking a fight with my fellow Republicans.
So are you an Obama agent sent here to try to wreck the Republican Party? You’re doing a better job than the regular Rats.
We have an election to win and a great nation to try to save. If you’re unwilling to help, please get out of the way.
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