“It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.”
Talk about quoting Washinton out of context! Ron Paul doesn’t even quote a complete sentence. For shame Ron! Stop misrepresenting George Washington.
“For shame Ron! Stop misrepresenting George Washington.”
Washington’s farewell addess also warned against political parties and passing constitutional amendments.
Does Ron Paul support these positions as well? Or does he cherry pick his Washington?
“It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.”
Talk about quoting Washinton out of context! Ron Paul doesn’t even quote a complete sentence. For shame Ron! Stop misrepresenting George Washington.
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How exactly is that out of context?
Are you suggesting that this: “...so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements...” implies that we are the world’s police? I disagree.
To me, Washington is saying that we will uphold our end of any agreements, but we should not seek out further alliances.
We could easily withdraw our military forces from around the globe and still fulfill our obligations in those regions.
My opinion is that the US could change our FP to an original FP over a period of less than 10 years.
I am not saying, and I don’t believe RP is either, that we should abandon our stations around the world without setting in place a contingency.
In other words, it is very posible to take care of what we are currently engaged in, while working to end those engagements and while avoiding further entangling aliances.