[lfrancis]

I, like many here am concerned about what a Ron Paul foreign policy bring about. I think it's unfortunate when he tags along with Democrats on those letters to the President, without explaining himself. I also think, all in all, he is a good man.

[zipper]

He’s a MOONBAT

[badpacifist]

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[mkjessup]

I have been as harsh a critic of Ron Paul as anyone here on FR, but I have to say that based upon this statement alone, I am impressed with what he is saying.

Congressman Duncan Hunter is still my preferred candidate and will remain so, but I won’t be engaging in any more Paul-bashing.

Whether or not Paul is a viable candidate for President isn’t the issue. The principles and beliefs that he has proclaimed as his own in this statement are more than sufficient for me to take a ‘wait and see’ approach and I have to reverse myself and say that I think he should be included in every future presidential debate, and his ideas should be discussed.

And yes, I am sober.

[ovrtaxt]

Obviously prolife, I have nothing but complete agreement with him on that.

On the war, I do think we need to engage radical Islam very aggressively and decisively (which, by the way, the current crop of idiots aren’t doing). As for Paul and his stance on Iraq, I don’t completely agree, but I can respect his explanations. I’m still a Hunter supporter, but he makes a lot of sense.

[AZLiberty]

I also think, all in all, he is a good man.

I can't disagree, but he's a pre-9/11 man. He wants us to "define the enemy", and yet the current enemy succeeds (when it does) by being undefined, by lurking in the shadows and striking out at innocents. The enemy is defined by a fundamentalist interpretation of Islamic ideology and (to be redundant) a hatred of all things foreign to that ideology, but that's not definite enough for the Ron Pauls of the world to stand up against.

[ejonesie22]

In general Ron Paul has the right ideas, ones I can respect, but in terms of International relations he is behind the curve. In overly simplified terms, the framers of the constitution never envisioned the world we have today, largely built by the US free enterprise system. Trying to reach back an close the door now is a bit too late. We built it, we have to deal with it, both politically, economically and militarily.

The sad thing is in taking those very strict stances he aligns himself with the looney left. His motives are entirely different, and are defensible in principal, but the result is the same.

[WhiteGuy]

Bump for Dr. Paul

[bikerMD]

I also think, all in all, he is a good man.

Goodness is irrelevant. He's still a back-bencher. And now he has to make room on the bench for John McLame.

[Popman]

...that the Iraq operation has been a dangerous diversion from the rightful and appropriate focus of our efforts to bring to justice to the jihadists that have attacked us and seek still to undermine our nation, our values, and our way of life.

I was waiting for the "rightful and appropriate focus....bring to justice to the jihadists" answer in his letter

What is Ron Paul answer to "rightful and appropriate focus....???

[badpacifist]

I have worked tirelessly to defend and restore those rights for all Americans, born and unborn alike. The right of an innocent, unborn child to life is at the heart of the American ideal of liberty. My professional and legislative record demonstrates my strong commitment to this pro-life principle. In 40 years of medical practice, I never once considered performing an abortion, nor did I ever find abortion necessary to save the life of a pregnant woman.

Although I do not think Paul is a viable candidate at this point, I wish every rhino and democrat would feel this way on this issue.

[WalterSkinner]

stand up for our divinely inspired Constitution

..no Dr., only the Bible has that distinction--otherwise an impressive statement...

[Zack Nguyen]

It is wonderful that Ron Paul is a Christian. I share his view.

A letter of marque and reprisal is a constitutional tool specifically designed to give the president the authority to respond with appropriate force to those non-state actors who wage aggression against the United States while limiting his authority to only those responsible for the atrocities of that day.

Does this mean that Ron Paul only wants the President to go after those that perpetrated 9/11? If so, this is remarkably short-sighted. The terrorists that threaten us today, both at home and abroad, may or may not have had anything to do with 9/11.

[lormand]

[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

But for those who have asked, I freely confess that Jesus Christ is my personal Savior, and that I seek His guidance in all that I do. I know, as you do, that our freedoms come not from man, but from God. My record of public service reflects my reverence for the Natural Rights with which we have been endowed by a loving Creator.

OMG RON PAUL'S A KOOK I TELL YA! HE BELIEVES THAT JESUS IS HIS SAVIOR! HOW CAN I SPIN THIS? WAIT...AREN'T CHRISTIANS RESPONSIBLE FOR 9/11? HE'S STILL IN BED WITH ISLAMIC TERRORISTS! HA HA, THAT'S IT! < /Paul bashers strapped down and carried off into padded rooms >

[Fester Chugabrew]

. . . to bring to justice to the jihadists that have attacked us and seek still to undermine our nation, our values, and our way of life.

Wait a minute. I've been told he is an appeaser of our enemies, a surrender monkey, and every other "moonbat" name. These cannot possibly be his own words.

[Fester Chugabrew]

. . .minimizing the costs in blood and treasure . . .

Can't have that. No sirree. These jihadists just woke up and decided to attack us for no reason, so let's spend everything we have to wipe them off the face of the earth. /s

[OrthodoxPresbyterian]

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[KDD]

His statement tells me nothing about Dr. Paul that I didn’t already know. There is more integrity and class in Dr. Ron Paul then there is in in entire Beltway body politic combined. He is the answer for millions of Americans who believe we have lost control of our Government. I would like to see him elected just to see the reaction of the arrogant elite who believe it is their providence to rule over us.

The establishment hand picked candidates have failed this country time and again. If we keep doing the same thing and settling for the corporate media approved candidate again and again then we deserve what we get and will continue on the path we are going. No conservative wants that.

[Empireoftheatom48]

I”m sick of hearing about this jerk on FR. Please, he is not electable under any circumstances. Get over it all you Paulbots. GOOOOOOOOOOOO Fred!!!!!!!!!!!

[nicmarlo]

Ron Paul bump

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