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Ron Paul - Sanctions an Act of War
Posted on 3/15/14 at 6:13 pm
Posted on 3/15/14 at 6:13 pm
I'd say that he's left the reservation, however, its been a damn long time since he's been on it.
So, where would we be with a Ron Paul administration?
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So, where would we be with a Ron Paul administration?
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The former Republican congressman and three-time presidential candidate Ron Paul has launched a scathing attack on what he calls a US-backed coup in Ukraine, insisting the Crimean people have the right to align their territory with Moscow and characterising sanctions against Russia as “an act of war”.
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Posted on 3/15/14 at 6:14 pm to Big12fan
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characterising sanctions against Russia as “an act of war”.
But a Russian invasion of Ukraine is not an act of war?
Libertarianism has been exposed during this crisis.
This post was edited on 3/15/14 at 6:15 pm
Posted on 3/15/14 at 6:18 pm to TN Bhoy
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But a Russian invasion of Ukraine is not an act of war?
Certainly not towards the US
Posted on 3/15/14 at 6:20 pm to TN Bhoy
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Libertarianism has been exposed during this crisis.
As has your hyperbole.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 6:22 pm to Big12fan
Ron Paul is a kook.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 6:25 pm to Big12fan
quote:I agree with this, although this certainly isn't the proper way of going about it.
insisting the Crimean people have the right to align their territory with Moscow
quote:This is the sort of shite that bothers me about him and his son.
characterising sanctions against Russia as “an act of war”.
This post was edited on 3/15/14 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 3/15/14 at 6:38 pm to Zed
Rand (not Ron) Paul "going off" on Russia this week:
"I recommend a number of specific and decisive measures to punish Putin for his ongoing aggression."
"Economic sanctions and visa bans should be imposed and enforced without delay."
"Putin must be punished for violating the Budapest Memorandum, and Russia must learn that the U.S.will isolate it if it insists on acting like a rogue nation."
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"I recommend a number of specific and decisive measures to punish Putin for his ongoing aggression."
"Economic sanctions and visa bans should be imposed and enforced without delay."
"Putin must be punished for violating the Budapest Memorandum, and Russia must learn that the U.S.will isolate it if it insists on acting like a rogue nation."
LINK
Posted on 3/15/14 at 6:45 pm to NHTIGER
quote:I realize he's saying that publicly, and I hope it's sincere. Whether he would govern similarly as President, or something closer to his father is the only thing that bothers me.
"I recommend a number of specific and decisive measures to punish Putin for his ongoing aggression."
"Economic sanctions and visa bans should be imposed and enforced without delay."
I agree with Ron about self determination, but it's harder to support on the heels of an invasion, with likely bullying and intimidation and outright fraud involved with any upcoming vote.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 7:05 pm to TN Bhoy
quote:
But a Russian invasion of Ukraine is not an act of war?
not an act of war on the US
Posted on 3/15/14 at 7:08 pm to Big12fan
It depends on the type of sanctions but embargoes are acts of war.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 7:15 pm to Big12fan
quote:Not at war.
So, where would we be with a Ron Paul administration?
Posted on 3/15/14 at 7:16 pm to Adam Banks
quote:
Ron Paul is a kook.
In 10 years you people will be praising him.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 7:19 pm to RogerTheShrubber
quote:Doubtful. The media will be blaming whatever other crisis they're drumming up on small-government types and these people will buy in hook, line, and sinker.
In 10 years you people will be praising him.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 7:22 pm to Big12fan
I don't need the government to tell me which countries I can conduct trade with
Posted on 3/15/14 at 7:23 pm to Pankins
quote:KOOK!!!
I don't need the government to tell me which countries I can conduct trade with
Posted on 3/15/14 at 7:25 pm to TN Bhoy
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Libertarianism
The "isolationist" portion of this movement doesnt make much sense in todays world. Looks good on paper but people arent going to stop fricking with us just because we withdraw from world affairs.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 7:26 pm to Gmorgan4982
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Doubtful. The media will be blaming whatever other crisis they're drumming up on small-government types and these people will buy in hook, line, and sinker.
Probably. Some of his foreign policy ideas will be validated though as will his stances on the war on drugs.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 7:28 pm to Lakeboy7
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The "isolationist" portion of this movement doesnt make much sense in todays world. Looks good on paper but people arent going to stop fricking with us just because we withdraw from world affairs.
Posted on 3/15/14 at 7:31 pm to Turkey_Creek_Tiger
quote:Nice
Turkey_Creek_Tiger
Posted on 3/15/14 at 7:36 pm to Big12fan
I somewhat agree with him. Economic sanctions can frick a country up, but it's a much better alternative to boots on the ground and it can be equally effective. My feelings on the matter are that, if sanctions cause innocents to starve, it's still better than bombing them and/or risking the lives of US soldiers. Probably cheaper too.
This post was edited on 3/15/14 at 7:38 pm
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