[Plutarch]

We know that Duncan Hunter is protectionist, and strong on Defense. Back in 2003 it appears the former took priority over the latter. Maybe some DH acolytes can fill us in on what happened back in 2003.

[tiger-one]

I'd like to help you out but, when accessing the link one has to take the following action.

"To read this archive article, upgrade to TimesSelect or purchase as a single article"

Since I am no fan of the NYT and don't want a 14 day free trial, or make a onetime purchase of the article, why don't you, upgrade to TimesSelect or purchase as a single article, so we can read it in it's entirety?

[TheBattman]

DOes it really make sense to procure our sensitive and quite important military equipment and parts from outside the US? WE already get FAR too much of our oil from folks that hate us and want us dead -

It's kind of like how alarmed I have become at how much of our food supply now comes from CHINA. I just cannot comprehend buying necessities from CHINA or any other part of the world where we face any sort of threat. The more we import, the less we make ourselves - and industries forget how to make some things...

[Tinian]

So DH is a union toadie. Thanks for the info.

[pissant]

Why would you assume that having US contractors buid the weapons substems is a bad thing? It may save a few bucks but is that what matter in preparations for war?

[Paige]

A few post on this thread already shows me the deep divide among "Conservatives" in here. This is truly astonishing but predictable.


One more thing. Let's understand RUDY is "NOT" a Conservative and does not have any Conservative leanings.

[Plutarch]

Well, geez, sorry for posting an article from the liberal MSM New York Times. Here is an article from Newsmax , if you want your info from a non-MSM source. And sorry that the article from 2003 is in archival. The Full article is posted here at a different site.

I posted the article because I came across it and I hadn't seen it discussed at FR. It demonstrates that Hunter was no backbencher, but was making an impact in Washington. There is an article discussing it at Hunter's website . Hunter is proud of his "Buy America" defense program. My bringing it up here is hardly a hit on Hunter.

If Hunter becomes more formidable in the campaign he will need defend his record. The "Buy America" provision was controversial amongst conservatives at the time. Better for Hunter that it should be hashed out in the friendly confines of FR now.

No I am not a Rudy fan. I support Romney. I think Hunter is a great conservative Congressman, but would make a losing GOP Presidential candidate. I don't like his protectionism, and his record of big spending, of which this "Buy America" provision is an example of both.

[FairOpinion]

"Defense Sec Ronald H Rumsfeld has said he will ask Pres Bush to veto 2004 Pentagon budget if Hunter does not back down"

With friends like Hunter, who needs enemies.

[NRA2BFree]

No way in Hell am I going to purchase an article from the NYT.

$5.00 for a liberal rag?

I don't think so!

I'd rather give it to the Duncan Hunter for President campaign. LOL!!

[GulfBreeze]

Sure, Duncan Hunter would rather make sure that America is ready to produce the parts we need in time of war than to depend Communist China (our likely foe in that war).

So, how are you enjoying the trip down in the polls?

According to Angus Reid, Duncan Hunter doubled in January while Romney lost 60% of what support he had...