Posted on 12/29/2011 4:48:32 PM PST by Keith in Iowa
Most of Ron Pauls Iowa campaign stops have been in the states largest population centers and college towns. Now, with a caucus victory within reach, the Texas congressman is taking his libertarian message to Iowas smaller cities. Paul visited Perry, Iowa over the noon hour on Thursday.
The crowd of 100 was definitely more reserved than what Paul is used to. There was no standing ovation at the beginning or end of his speech. There were no whoops or cheers, but plenty of polite applause.
I like a lot of what he says, especially about the U.S. economy and balanced budget, said attendee Jerry Kielsmeier. I need to think a little more about his foreign policy.
Paul stuck to his familiar themes of smaller government, cutting $1 trillion from the budget and bringing our troops home. The military spending overseas, I am absolutely convinced does not make us a stronger nation, Paul said. Military might is sometimes military mischief I think were in way too many wars and its time to change that and bring our military home to protect this country.
Paul made is clear he is not just talking about bringing troops home from countries where they are in harms way, like Afghanistan. He wants to close every military base around the world.
Just bringing the troops home would be an economic boost, the Texas congressman said. Why do we still have troops in Japan? WWII has been over for quite a while now. Why do we have troops in South Korea? Why do we have troops in Germany?
Ron Paul has taken flak from some Republicans and his GOP competitors for his stance on Iran. He was asked about the Iranians recent threats to close down the Straits of Hormuz.
I think theyre just doing that to say, Why dont you be just a little cautious and back off. And I think we should not impose sanctions. That is an act of war, Paul responded.
He also seemed to take sympathy with the Iranians position. If I were an Iranian, Id probably want to have a nuclear weapon too because you gain respect from that.
Pauls views, and his style, seem to be gaining traction in Iowa. One complaint about fellow GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney is that he sometimes comes across as too polished and rehearsed. No one will make those complaints about Ron Paul.
His persona is more of what Im used to in a small town, said Perry native Jim Van Dorn. I didnt have that greasy feeling when he walked out.
There is no doubt Paul has large appeal in Iowas larger cities. If he can appeal to small town Iowans, he has a very realistic chance of winning on Tuesday.
When did this happen? I must have been asleep.
There. Fixed it for you.
In the end, sane people prioritize the survival of their own people, and the friends they value, first.
Ron Paul: If I Were an Iranian SANE, Id Want a Nuclear Weapon wouldn't want Iranian imams who hold mass meetings shouting 'Death to America,' and "Death to the Jews,' anywhere near nuclear weapons
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If I was a fish, I’d live under water.
Anyone that supports this moron, is too stupid to know they’re stupid.
Any competent Presidential candidate will get some staff out and talk to some Persians who used to live in Iran, but lost everything they had when the Revolution hit. (or at least can no longer control their private property which the mullahs have reorganized, but they still must pay taxes upon...)
There are many Americans, first generation, who left Iran when the Shah fell, who have explicit first hand knowledge, not only of past Iran, but current Iran politics.
They don’t want In to have nuclear weapons or nuclear power.
It’s as though we have an American Hitler for POTUS and an American Chamberlain seeking the office.
You made my night... ;>)
Paul is wackier than a head shot partridge.
>>>Paul is wackier than a head shot partridge.
Nuttier than squirrel poop in a pecan grove...
Pakistan has nukes and people shout in the streets, death to america, death to Isreal, do you want to make war with Pakistan as well. How much freedom will you give up to feel safe from those evil mullas. NDAA lets Obama lock up anyone he likes, feel any safer. Take off your shoes, let them grope you, blow air up your butt, or bombard you with exotic radio wave, do you feel any safer. By the end of 2012, 16.5 trillion in debt, do you feel any safer.
Do you feel any safer with Obama having these powers, the power to make war with whom he pleases without our consent.
I hope you feel as safe in chains in there dungeons as the rape and murder your family for loving you!!!
That deserves a standing ovation!!!
I am afraid Alaska which is heavily into libertarians will overwhelmingly support Ron Paul. That is scary.
I’m sorry for the last lines, vitriolosy. I truely hope such a thing never happens to anyone, but it has happened before when evil men were giving power by fools.
America will never again use nukes against our enemies, and the 3rd world tinhorns along with their benefactors in Moscow and Beijing know it. B-52s - a musical group, right?
I am afraid I am in the middle of another bizarre Twilight Zone not knowing what to believe any more.
That is pretty funny.
The answer lies in cutting big government domestic bloat not the military, in my view anyways.
There is nothing wrong with positioning military forces in areas of the world where they are needed for quick response. That is why we were and have been in Germany but the Middle East is the new Germany and it is foolish to leave Iraq and all the hardware we have there. It is a source of strategic advantage.
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