The older Paul was always focused on the notion that a “world order” was being built that tore down the tradition of an independent United States.
The Dems and GOP-E each support such notions in their own ways.
Crazy words that sounded like leftist anti-war rhetoric came out of his mouth all the time after 9/11, but knowing the Ron Paul of the 1970’s when I first learned about him, Paul believed in the Constitution, not international laws or world government.
I don’t think most people really understand the stark reality that military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11 were taken with United Nations sanction-approval.
They weren’t about a sovereign nation declaring war (ala WW1 and WW2).
They confuse the brave and courageous actions of our soldiers today with past wars not fought under UN sanction.
“I don’t think most people really understand the stark reality that military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan after 9/11 were taken with United Nations sanction-approval.”
You statement is totally flawed. The US didnt go into Afghan or Iraq because of UN approval. That is absurd.
Rand Paul’s comments regarding the US and war are equally absurd.
It’s unfortunate that the only people who wish to shake up the D.C. scene are the 3rd party folks; and yet, still, there are those, even here, who turn a blind eye and hope beyond hope their party will, not only do what’s RIGHT, but follow the Oath they all swore.
Then along comes other like-minded people, not 100% the same...and instead of noting the similarities, they chastise and chase them away. And every other year, all you hear is ‘WHY?!’, and I just shake my head.
Dr. Paul was the lone voice, I hope his son picks up the mantle. I suspect, though, it won’t won’t be enough with the panty-waist bunch in leadership to overcome.