Perhaps I jumped the gun. I happen to be a member of the FR ChiCom troll Hunting Society, and I know all of the signs of a Chinese government agent trolling FR. I can tell that you do not fit into this category. That said, your past opinions on China cause me to discount your opinion on human rights. It's nothing personal, I'm sure you're a good guy in real life.
So tell me why Ron Paul rocks. He’s got the same American Conservative Union rating as John McCain - they’re equally conservative.
ACU ratings are not the end all and be all of conservatism. They don't count missed votes.
Tell me why I should vote for Bob Barr, who’s a member and EMPLOYEE of the ACLU. How is that “conservative”?
Barr sides with the ACLU on issues of individual liberty such as opposing McCain's attempts at gutting the 1st Amendment. If he can infiltrate an otherwise lefty institution, I say all the power to him.
Yes, you jumped the gun, and if you're paranoid enough to believe there are Chinese government agents on FR you've got to loosen your tinfoil!
Most of those labeled "ChiCom trolls!" (of which I've been called - and a lot worse - dozens of times) are hard-working Americans who also do business in China. And we see daily the changes that are happening in China, and that while it has a LONG way to go to be close to the US it is MUCH better than where it was 15 years ago.
Rather than cutting off China and letting the current leaders keep oppressing their people (think North Korea), it's best to show their people AND their leaders there is a better way by living and working with them. Lead by example.
It's a strong, Biblical principle, and it works in politics as well.