Bolton first weighs in on Obama weaknesses in foreign policy, namely his removal of troops from Iraq that Bolton calls ‘catastrophic’, which he says should worry the entire world given its broader implications for a possible second Obama term. He also talks about how the world sees us now and how the may be plotting their challenges, which brings him to the GOP race of which he says there needs to be much more debate about foreign policy to show Americans what their alternatives are beyond what this weak president has done internationally.

Thus he feels the need to be candid in telling voters, politely of course, that we cannot live in fantasy land with Ron Paul’s foreign policy, which he says is worse than Obama’s foreign policy. He says if you are considering Ron Paul because of his domestic agenda, think again and pick another candidate:

That’s why I think the debate on the Republican side is so important. And why when I see, I have to be candid, a candidate like Ron Paul whose foreign policy is if anything is worse than the Obama administration apparently leading in Iowa according to some polls, it just gives me great concern. …

But I guess I’d say to people who look at Ron Paul and have some measure of support for his domestic policies on the libertarian side, I’d have to say look, I consider myself pretty libertarian but you cannot live in fantasy land. The rest of the world is not going to leave us alone and we need a Commander-in-Chief who understands that. A Ron Paul president would simply not address the challenges we face.

So if you’re thinking about Ron Paul because of his domestic issues, think again and look at virtually any of the other candidates and consider how they would be as Commander-in-Chief. That’s the president’s first duty, defending the country.

Neocon!

I’m kidding, of course.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez

    the video loaded pretty smooth for me

  • http://www.envisionliberty.weebly.com/ Mike Leavitt

    “You cannot live in Fantasy Land!”

    AMEN!!!

    • Anonymous

      We are already living in fantasyland.

      • Anonymous

        More like a nightmare!

  • Anonymous

    I just love John Bolton and hope the next POTUS will put him in a very important position. He’d be great as Sec. of State, or Amb. to the UN again. I’m sure he wouldn’t put up with the UN crap. He’s one smart guy! If he had run for president, he would have had my support.

    • Anonymous

      We need to keep him out of the UN (I don’t think he would go back anyway). SoS would be great and he could work on getting the UN out of the US (along with having a great handle on ALL foreign affairs.

      This is the most personal I’ve heard him speak. Usually, he’s more reserved in his personal criticism. Just shows how important he feels it is to keep Paul from the presidency.

      • Anonymous

        Yes, I agree, SoS would be fantastic! I don’t care what position, but he needs to have an important position in the new administration. He truly loves this country and completely understands the threats and the weakness of this admin. I think he might be worried if Paul gets elected, we are doomed, in more ways than one.

        • Anonymous

          Foreign governments would NOT walk all over him, that’s for sure.

  • Anonymous

    RS, I’m surprised you haven’t put up the commercials by Sarah Palin earthquake for their write in campaign in Iowa.

    • Anonymous

      I sent him a tip email, but I defer to his judgement.

  • http://www.planettron.com NickDeringer

    Wow!! Mark Steyn and John Bolton in the same interview. I think their combined IQ is greater than that of the entire Democrat Party.

    Bolton is right. We need to have a lot more debate on foreign policy. So far it’s been like watching a bunch of trained seals barking on queue. What will they do about Iran? What about Egypt? Syria? China? He bats Ron Paul away as just another resident of Fantasy Land.

    I suspect Scoop has lost a lot of Libertarian visitors over the last few weeks.

    • http://twitter.com/Winston80 Winston

      Yep. You should read both man’s books too.

      • http://www.planettron.com NickDeringer

        I have.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=643626770 Jess Alantar

      Bolton and Steyn are Zionists Israel 1st’ers , we need America 1st’er in office whether it is Ron Paul, RuPaul, Billy Joe, ..I dont care..

      • http://www.planettron.com NickDeringer

        Would Hitler make you feel better?

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1730504135 Bruce Van Brunt

        If you have a problem with Israel then I suggest you move to Iraq. You are not an American I want to be associated with. And as far as Nut Job Paul. Good Luck he Lost already.

        • http://twitter.com/SheopleHerder Sheople Herder

          So if I don’t support a regime that has been constantly at war with an entire race of people, who’s main export is weapons and accepts Billions of aid each year of my tax money… I need to move to Iraq? If anyone says anything about the COUNTRY of Isreal that is negative they are automatically labelled a Anti-Semite, but if they say let’s kill millions of Iranians they are a patriot. You are a hypocrite and will be ignored as such.

          • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

            Well said. The other guy obviously has no idea what’s going on.

        • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

          Are you joking dude? Ron Paul has been gaining public attention in a positive way by an insane amount despite the media blowing him off, because he speaks the truth. EDUCATE yourself. If you think Ron Paul is a nut job you obviously must hate people like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and most of the founding fathers because Ron Paul may as well have been in the room when they signed the declaration of independence and when they wrote the constitution, because he would run they government the right way, the way the people who founded this country 200 years ago said it should be run. AND if you disagree with THAT, then YOU are not an AMERICAN I’d like to associate with, and you may not be an American at all.

          • KenInMontana

            Why do you zealots have such an attraction to “No True Scotsman”?

  • Sadie May

    Thinking… thinking…

    (had to brush up a bit on Bolton, before deciding how much weight his opinion had…)

    … thinking… thinking…

    (Bolton’s quite the nutjob, huh?)

    … thinking… thinking…

    (… hell – he kinda makes the current field of Republican candidates look like Peace Doves… just the kinda fella Eric Donderoooooo might endorse [another nutjob: ever read his blog? Libertarian Republican? Scary shit, man...]… )

    thinking…

    I’ll just stick with Dr. Paul, thanks.

    • Anonymous

      And when he loses don’t blame the Bilderburgs, the Rothschilds, the Illuminatti, or the bankers. I want you to blame millions of God fearing, strong national defense, fiscal conservatives like me.

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1396855720 Brian Jones

        And me!

      • Anne Beckett

        Not sure what you’re getting at there, hoppe-long.. but, I think I will (also) stick with Ron Paul. Even if i don’t agree with absolutely everything he believes or stands-for, his main tenets are at least reasonable, and I am ALL for voting-in reason! Wow, especially now, we need a man with some foresight, and not just a reactionary stance (like the Dear Leader puppet-dictator, O-bot).

        • http://www.envisionliberty.weebly.com/ Mike Leavitt

          Foresight? He doesn’t even have hindsight!

          Sorry, I like Paul where he is, watching the nation’s pocketbook. I DO NOT want him as President. He is not suited. The President’s MOST important job is to defend our nation and deal in international affairs.

          • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

            His stance of us not getting involved so much with other countries is the one stance we need and history has proven to be correct. Countries ARE becoming too reliable on us, we DO need to step back and let some countries build their c=foundation on their own , and we DO NOT under any circumstances need another war. R.P. knows what he’s doing.

      • http://twitter.com/SheopleHerder Sheople Herder

        Can I blame your Defense Spending, Anti-Drug ways for our National debt crisis and the blowback of 911? Because that has a much more direct correlation to reality.

      • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

        god fearing…. really?

    • Anonymous

      Slow down. It looks like you’re trying to think too hard. Don’t hurt yourself. Take small breaths. There ya go.

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1396855720 Brian Jones

        Great post! LOL!

        • http://twitter.com/Winston80 Winston

          lol

    • Anonymous

      “I’ll just stick with Dr. Paul, thanks.”……..speaking of nutjobs!!

      • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

        You are obviously way too uneducated to be a part of this conversation if that’s what you really think. I bet don’t know half of what you think you do.

  • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

    This is why I love this man! He’s brilliant- and needs to be a part.. a MAIN part of whatever new administration comes in next year!!!

  • Anonymous

    This is very bad: Bachmann’s Iowa Chairman endorses Ron Paul

    http://thepage.time.com/2011/12/28/bachmann-iowa-chair-ditches-her-for-paul/

    Darn’ it!

    • Anonymous

      So much for loyalty. I wonder what position he was offered in the “Paul” administration should he get elected.

      What a load of crap. So sad. Funny that the article didn’t mention who offered him the load of money to switch.

      • Anonymous

        Hotair has a little more about the story. The Bachmann camp says he was offered money but he is denying that. It is more for political gain – for his own future.

        This last blow may push her to drop out of the race. We’ll know by January 4th, for sure. Looks like we will be heading in 2012 with two and a half conservatives – Santorum, Perry and the half one being Gingrich.

        http://hotair.com/archives/2011/12/28/drama-bachmanns-iowa-chairman-endorses-ron-paul-three-hours-after-appearing-at-an-event-for-her/

        • Anonymous

          The more I follow politics the more it makes me either want to throw up or take a shower!

          • Anonymous

            Get some rest Maxine. You’ve earned it today.
            See you tomorrow.

            Your friend(s) at RS

            • Anonymous

              Thanks! I can’t tell you how much it meant to me to have so many come to my defense today. I really appreciate it. Guess that just one of the reasons I love the community here at RS.

              Night, night.

          • Anne Beckett

            Yep. I’ve noticed this stuff gives me a headache. I used to think it was only Bachmann’s voice (which really does give me an actual migraine), but no; the pundits give me pain, each time I (halfway) listen to them. WHY does anyone pay these fools money to spew their ridiculous tripe?
            I mean; honestly!

        • http://www.facebook.com/people/Arlene-B-Heed/1707139772 Arlene B. Heed

          Is that like Two and a half men?

      • Anonymous

        This isn’t the only disgusting thing going on. How many of you have heard about this?

        “An Iowa Christian conservative leader who bestowed his highly sought-after endorsement on presidential candidate Rick Santorum this week is now at the center of a controversy over whether he asked for cash in exchange for his public support.

        Less than 48-hours after receiving the backing of Bob Vander Plaats, the head of the prominent evangelical group The Family Leader, Santorum disclosed that the prominent Iowan told him he needed money to make the most out of the endorsement.

        http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/a-bought-and-paid-for-endorsement/

        http://www.redstate.com/leon_h_wolf/2011/12/26/on-the-vander-plaats-alleged-pay-for-play/

        http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2011/12/iowa-conservative-leader-mired-in-controversy-after-rick-santorum-endorsement/

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Steven-Valdez/1806887704 Steven Valdez

      and that was 3 hours after appearing at one of her events too!

      • Anonymous

        That’s debauchery! Yikes!!

      • http://twitter.com/Winston80 Winston

        According to twitterverse, it was money issues.

    • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

      Crap! What the heck?! Where are we going and why are we in this handbasket?!

      • Anonymous

        That’s what I was thinking: Holy Crap!

        • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

          I was thinking a little more harshly than that… but I like to keep a cleaner reputation. :-/

          • Anonymous

            Crap was a bad word too when I was growing up. My parents tried to keep us from saying it, but they eventually capitulated and even began saying it around us too. It such a fun word say ;)

            • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

              That and a lot of words and phrases were bad words when I was a kid too C_Hippie. I did a major double take the first time I heard my mom swear- when I was about 23 LOL! Crap is one of those well rounded words which can be used in many situations ;-)

        • http://twitter.com/Winston80 Winston

          I guess Paul’s anti-semitic views are dragging people out of the closet. Good to know now than later.

    • http://twitter.com/Winston80 Winston

      Money was involved

    • Anonymous

      Do you ever wonder if the people that are actually on the ground – in the midst of the battle – might have information you do not?

    • http://www.envisionliberty.weebly.com/ Mike Leavitt

      Yowsers. Nice find.

    • Anonymous

      Bachmann is done, I pray Paul will lose his support, I really, really pray it will be Gingrich…. see the newsmax promo piece on Gingrich’s endorsement by Michael Reagan… http://www.newsmax.com/Pages/2012?promo_code=DCE0-1

  • Anonymous

    Ron Paul does not want the rest of the world to “leave us alone.” He advocates trade and diplomacy, and of course peace.

    • Anonymous

      Well, he’s got one thing right. If we pull out of the rest of the world, they won’t ‘leave us alone’.

      • http://www.facebook.com/people/Revol-Ution/100002759474390 Revol Ution

        Actually, Ron Paul will fund a stronger national defense.

        yeah, Iran won’t leave us alone lol….what are they gonna do, swim here?

        • Anonymous

          Swim here? Are you kidding me? Iran’s connections with Cuba and Venezuela should give you a clue. Hezbollah members have already crossed our porous southern border. I don’t have time to help you connect all of the dots including Russia and China.

          I normally don’t get snarky but I must say if I had a PayPal account I would send you some money so you could buy a clue or two!

          • Anonymous

            I’ve got a Paypal account. …But, I won’t do it. :)

          • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

            Yes. However many people miss the fact that R.P. is in fact in favor of a strong national defense, just not to the point where you sacrifice liberty and freedoms for safety in return.

            • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1396855720 Brian Jones

              We don’t sacrifice any liberties OR freedoms with our ALL-VOLUNTEER military system that we have now… Only in a Paulbot’s noggin could closing military bases = stronger military! Think about it like this:

              Strong Military = Num. of Bases + Num. of Trained GIs
              (Num. of Bases – 560) + (Num. of Trained GIs – 250000) Strong Military

              So…by subtracting 560 bases, we’ll have to lose AT LEAST 250,000 trained soldiers/sailors/airmen/marines, since they’ll have no where else to go. We can’t just decide to crank out more TRAINED GIs after that point, since they’re all GONE. Now…how does THAT make our national defense stronger?

        • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1396855720 Brian Jones

          Holy shit, you just CAN’T be that dense…

        • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_IDAKYMXLZIRLMLGEZJXV3AOO7E Vorlath

          WOW! We’re all gonna die.

        • Anonymous

          Yeah, and RuPaul believes because Al Qaeda doesn’t have a navy or air force we don’t have to worry about them attacking us either. Oh… wait….

          • Anonymous

            Ha – another one that does the RuPaul thing. Very nice – lives up to your user name.

            • KenInMontana

              So you know what 3-7-77 refers to?

              • Anonymous

                Of course… and after all the thoughtful discussions we’ve had?

                • KenInMontana

                  Many do not, and I don’t think we have ever discussed Montana history.

                • KenInMontana

                  Just to make clear I am referring to the screenname itself.

        • http://www.envisionliberty.weebly.com/ Mike Leavitt

          Uh…. where is that? All Ron Paul has said is, “I love Muslims and Iran should have a nuke!”

          • Anonymous

            He has never said either of those things.

            • http://www.envisionliberty.weebly.com/ Mike Leavitt

              You bet he has. He said he will do nothing to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and Iran has a right to “defend” itself (by driving Israel into the sea). He also said those of us who think radical Islam is a threat to the West hates Muslims so therefore, he is a Muslim-lover. He thinks Muslims have a right to the Jewish state – Muslim lover.

              Sorry grizzlybear71, his actions AND words speak so loudly I can’t hear his retractions of Nazi groups supporting him… oh, he never did that either.

              • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

                Every country should have the right to defend themselves, and R.P. is correct when he says we have to stop getting so involved.
                However, we do need to get involved when it threatens us in any way. We as a country can’t be so scared of terrorism that we prepare so reassuringly that our freedoms and rights are taken away. you have to look at the world as one big poker game like Reagan did. You have to play offense and defense. You can’t be so defensive that every little threat frightens the American public.
                We need to be involved, just not nearly as much as we are.
                Ron Paul for president.

          • http://twitter.com/SheopleHerder Sheople Herder

            All you have said is that you don’t read, investigate or have informed opinion. I am glad you don’t support Ron Paul, we need literate people not ill informed chatter boxes…

            • http://www.envisionliberty.weebly.com/ Mike Leavitt

              uh… no I take Ron Paul at his word. He said that people who think Radical Islam is a threat “hates Muslims.” He said that Iran has a right to a nuclear weapon. He refuses to completely refute the Nazi groups who have pledged their support to him. Where am I wrong?

              • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

                Well you can have a political pissing contest with him all day and night, but if you actually want to have a valid argument, post links with supporting facts. I happen to be a huge RP fan so I’m kind of interested, especially because his answers never change, and he is more consistent than any other political candidate in the last several elections.

                • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1396855720 Brian Jones

                  http://www.stormfront.org... There’s your link to the largest group of Nazi-Sympathizers in the nation (although many on there are Christians who do NOT support Hitler or what he did, so take it with a grain of salt…) who support Ron Paul. You can play ignorant all you want, but there’s no way to convince the rest of us that what we know to be true aint so.

      • Anonymous

        Love it – thanks for the laugh. I needed a smile today. Imadinnerjacket…. that’s great.

        • Anonymous

          We’re here all week folks. Actually, I have to change his first name to Mockme. Then it’s complete. feel free to use it often.

    • http://twitter.com/Winston80 Winston

      Yeah… sounds like Obozo circa 2008.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1396855720 Brian Jones

      And that’s also why he advocates legalizing drugs…because you MUST be high to support his foreign policy…

      • http://twitter.com/Winston80 Winston

        or asleep?

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=775953507 Berend Lienemann

        High on FREEDOM/LIBERTY/SMALL GOVERNMENT. Scary thought i know, but you really should try that “new” drug called Americanism, been around since 1776.

        • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1396855720 Brian Jones

          Awwww…that’s just precious!!! Don’t ever lose that innocence buddy…the rest of us ADULTS will fix this country.

          • Anonymous

            Really.. like you’ve been fixing it so far? No thanks. Move along.

    • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_IDAKYMXLZIRLMLGEZJXV3AOO7E Vorlath

      The rest of the world is not comprised of 5 year old kids. Who talks like that?

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Revol-Ution/100002759474390 Revol Ution

    “The critical oil and natural gas producing region that we fought so many wars to try and protect our economy from the adverse impact of losing that supply or having it available only at very high prices”

    -John Bolton

    Yes, if you’re thinking about Ron Paul and if you’re in the military industrial complex, seeking to profit from world war three, think again!

    • KenInMontana

      You guys really need to learn about “context” particularly in regards to Ike and his speech.

  • Anonymous

    Ron Paul advocates would do well to heed John Bolton, who is much more conversant about foreign policy.
    To write off his opinions in favor of a fellow who thinks Israel is behind the terror group Hamas is ignorant and dangerous.
    Bolton is a great spokesman, and full of commonsense.
    “Neocon” – cracked me up, TRS!

  • Anonymous

    This reminds me of Hillary’s 3am phone call speach. Isn’t she kiss his butt now? I thought Joe Biden said he would never play second fiddle to a man who didn’t have the experience to be president….

    • Anonymous

      How the hell would Bite me know the difference?

      • Anonymous

        If you recall his words

  • http://twitter.com/NoahtHarber Noah Harber

    Its time you guys wake up… http://www.infowars.com

    • KenInMontana

      By the way the helicopters aren’t black, they’re painted a dark shade of olive.

      Just wanted to point that out.

    • http://twitter.com/Winston80 Winston

      It is time you take your meds…

  • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

    With crap like this http://www.bibleprophecyblog.com/2011/12/russia-back-to-future.html and Russia’s “friendship” with Iran, and their willingness to offer military and weaponry aid to Iran, we do NOT need someone like Paul for the next POTUS.

    Prophecy is coming about…

    • Anonymous

      Wow, thanks ABC. You have just given me another site to bookmark. Good thing I’m retired or I would have to call in sick to keep up with all the reading I’m doing. :)

      • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

        LOL- Always glad to give more homework! Think of it as the ABC online homeschool! Don’t worry- I’m a nice teacher! :-) That is an excellent site though Nukefriend. I go there almost as much as I come here!

        • Anonymous

          Where do I send the donation? I only had to give $20 to e-sword (well, I didn’t HAVE to give it, but you know, lol)

          • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

            Nope- this one is free! :-D

            • Anonymous

              Don’t worry- I’m a nice teacher” -ABC

              And a darn good one, too.

              • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

                aw shucks! ;-) Sucking up to the teacher will get you good grades lol!

                • Anonymous

                  Now where’s my apple?

                • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

                  LOL- granny smith, macintosh or delicious? I’ve got a variety!

                • Anonymous

                  I’m always partial to them in a pie.

                • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

                  mmmm pie! That I can do- with yummy home made crust! One pie coming up !

                • Anonymous

                  Apple Cider!! (Excuse me for butting in :P )

                • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

                  It’s not butting! I love apple cider!!! Drinking it reminds me SO much of fall back home!! :-D

          • Anonymous

            LOL, they (e-sword) bug me to no end with email spam!

            • Anonymous

              I don’t mind. I get all kinds of incoming e-mail as it is.

            • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

              Really? I think I’ve only gotten one in the couple of years I’ve had it, and it was to tell me about updated maps they have now.

              • Anonymous

                I haven’t got any yet, but I’m sure they would be worthwhile. E-mail is easy to delete if you don’t find it useful. Wish I could do that with regular junk mail.

    • http://twitter.com/Winston80 Winston

      Nah… that is nuttery

      • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

        We’ll see…

        • Anonymous

          He must just be referring to the Beckel nut, found in fruitcakes (and on the Five).

          • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

            Oh lol!

          • http://twitter.com/Winston80 Winston

            lol

    • Anonymous

      I agree. We will get someone who will work toward prophesy, not against it. I know that Paul won’t be president. We could put it off a bit, but mine is the generation of things to come. Israel is back in the promised land. We will see world government, and world currency. I pray not to see the anti-Christ. Therefor come Jesus, come.

      Any of the other candidates will do to hasten the end of times. Let the great prostitute rear her ugly head as she wreaks havoc on the world. Let the abomination begin. Do what must be done to bring to an end the corruption of this world. Let the saints stand firm in conviction and contradiction to the world system.

      • Anonymous

        Just a curious question. I notice you spell therefore without the last e. Are you, by any chance a lawyer or in the law field? Silly question, I know, but I’m curious.

        • Anonymous

          No I’m not in that profession. I have just always spelled it that way, and it doesn’t come up as a misspelled word. I wonder what the difference is.

          • Anonymous

            No, it’s not misspelled. It’s just the normal way of spelling for the legal world. Just curious. Thanks.

    • Anonymous

      Amen!

  • http://twitter.com/Winston80 Winston

    well-put. Though I am upset over Bolton’s apparent support for Marxist-Islamist terror cult MEK/NCRI.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Daniel-Napolitano/583644514 Daniel Napolitano

    poop on mark levin

    • http://www.therightscoop.com/ The Right Scoop

      Hmmm, the crazy already gone to your brain? That’s John Bolton. Mark Levin isn’t in this post.

    • Anonymous

      Nothing but class, those RuPaul bots.

      • Anonymous

        A meme.

  • Mike Lee

    “That’s the president’s first duty, defending the country”.
    Well said, sir.

    • Anonymous

      Son of a gun!!! You would have thought his first duty was to play golf.

      • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

        you’re on a roll tonigh! :-D

        • Anonymous

          Ya, I better back off before I type back-a**wards again.

        • Anonymous

          I just get all excited when I hear Bolton speak (dare I say I get a tingle? – nah).

          • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

            no tingles… just common sense and a brain! :-D

            • Anonymous

              Yeah.

          • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

            Nighty night Nukefriend! Sleep well and sweet dreams :-)

            • Anonymous

              Good night. I’ve got some reading to do.

      • Anonymous

        LOL! Excellent!

      • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

        HAHAHA :)

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

      Yes, but it must be done in a way that we do not lose freedoms or rights. The patriot act needs to go.

  • Anonymous

    Bolton says that he has “libertarian tendencies”. This should really anger some. I would like him to explain how he would suggest we protect liberty while fighting these wars. Is he anti-Patriot act? How about the NDAA. These are domestic laws now. Apparently he would denounce them out of his libertarian domestic viewpoints.

    Would he cut out 1.6 trillion dollars of domestic spending, while continuing world policing? Do we sacrifice our society for security? Where does he stand?

    I really don’t know.

  • James Zurawski

    Hey mainstream controlled media! Your days of electing the president are over. sry

  • James Zurawski

    Oh, Bolten the fear mongering is over too.

  • Anne Beckett

    Bolton is a war-mongering FOOL.
    Sorry, guys, but after 36 years of voting, and a couple-dozen years of nothing but garbage in the highest office, I AM voting Ron Paul. I’ve simply had my fill, and the only SMART things is this; vote FOR Ron Paul for Rep nonimee, as he’s the ONLY person who will garner the votes necessary to take out Obama.
    As far as I’m concerned, anything else is just dangerous– and STUPID.

    • Anonymous

      Good for you. Vote your heart. But it just amazes me that two different factions can look at the same situation from two totally opposite directions and come to the same conclusion -stupid. (!?!)

  • norman binkier

    all those who favor a person who wants to keep things as usual, wars, foriegn aid, and pre-emptive / interventional policies should realize that there is a good chance many of you posting here, will be, unwillingly, forced to strap on boots. who do you think is going to fight in iran, a country with the population of 78,000,000???

    do you actually think ANY politicion will lead the charge physically? when the senate came out with the ndaa, and i believe he who shall not be named signed it, makes me believe it is time for all to take a good look at what is really happening here and affar.

    for freedom, liberty and the true american way, forget the rest and vote for the best Dr Paul 2012

    • Anonymous

      It is my opinion that John Bolton, as Sec Of State, will do a far better job of keeping us out of war than Ron Paul, as President. Just MHO. (Carry a big stick and use it if you have to).

      • http://twitter.com/SheopleHerder Sheople Herder

        I am glad you said MHO. Because at least I know you are honestly incorrect and not just trolling. People have less of a tendency to shoot at you and hate you when you don’t have an armed force in their country electing false presidents. But according to you we should spend ourselves into bankruptcy to support war for another country. Your a real patriot.

        • Anonymous

          People have less of a tendency to shoot at you and hate you when you don’t have an armed force in their country” – Sheople

          Ya, I saw that in Nigeria on Christmas. Did you? My humble opinion is different than your opinion. Doesn’t, naturally, make you right and me wrong. One wonders who the real trolls are.

        • KenInMontana

          You’ve proven yourself capable of nothing more sophisticated than tag-team hyperbole. Time for you and your teammates to go back to the children’s table.

  • http://www.facebook.com/MikeBBlack Michael Burgess Black

    are you kidding me. China will start a war with us if we attack Iran. And they Have the Nukes to take out ALL of America. They would be playing Russian roulette with all of our lives.

    • Anonymous

      Sure. Blow up the guy that owes you ALL THAT MONEY. I know my creditors want me alive.

      • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

        Yes. Finally someone intelligent.

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

      China will not Nuke us. We help support their society. Its a huge poker game with bluffing by all players.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Luke-David-Abers/1518919156 Luke David Abers

    Bolton is a smart guy. Tough. Reminds me of Andrew Jackson. I do, however, disagree with him on the role of the U.S. in the world. We are not benefiting from these wars and our national security suffers from them.

  • Anonymous

    Dr. Bolton – I have a couple questions for you.

    If we were attacked by 19 people from Saudi Arabia on 9/11 – AND
    Saudi Arabia has made it clear that in no uncertain terms – they are seeking the development of a nuclear weapon as a balance against Israel – AND
    the regime in Saudi Arabia funds the Wahabi schools with funding generated by sales of oil to the US – AND
    Why are we not going to bomb them next?

    It seems like there is an inconsistency in your foreign policy sir – and we need it explained before you attack Ron Paul. You need a moral high ground for something like this to stick – and I’m willing to give it to you if you can present the case.

    • Anonymous

      they are seeking the development of a nuclear weapon as a balance against Israel “- aPaulogist

      Since I doubt Mr. Bolton reads this site (he might, Scoop. I don’t know), I will respond, even though I don’t profess to answer for him.

      It seems they want nuclear weapons to counter Iran, according to this article:

      http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/262477/20111206/saudi-arabia-mulls-nuclear-weapons-iran-threat.htm

      If Iran had no desire or possibility of getting them, it seems clear Saudi Arabia would have no desire either. Plus, they haven’t stated they want to wipe Israel off the face of the map, as Iran has.

      Why would we want to attack Saudi Arabia?

      The 19 attackers were not at the behest of Saudi government.

      How do you know exactly where the money from the sale of oil to the US goes? Are we the only ones they sell to?

      There seems to be some inconsistencies in your question. Perhaps you should correct that before bothering Mr. Bolton, who is a busy and important person.

      • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000220027383 Troy La Mana

        They weren’t at the behest of the Afgan government either.

        • Anonymous

          Ya, but not my problem. I was responding to why we don’t attack Saudi Arabia. I’ll have to address Afganistan tomorrow, I guess.

        • Anonymous

          No, but the Taliban was harboring them and giving them a safe environment to plot their attacks.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000220027383 Troy La Mana

    If you are thinking of voting for Ron Paul, think again. The GOP Establishment doesn’t want someone that will do what they promise in the White House.

  • Anonymous

    Its sad that so many americans are terrified of a bunch of poor people on the other side of the world. LOL “if we leave they will come and get us”. :/ I aint scared. You cowards should find a hole to hide in ill stick with my guns and Ron Paul..

    • Anonymous

      It’s a lot bigger than that. Europe is looking at falling to Islam because they are quickly becoming populated with Muslims that are demanding changes in their laws. This isn’t about protecting your house from the boogie man. When Islam gets a foothold in societies they go to work on pressuring the governments to give way to Sharia Law. They increase the pressure as they grow in number.

      Trust me, you can have all the guns you want in your house and it’s not going to stop our government from caving in to Islamic pressure….and they won’t save your life.

    • http://no-apologies-round2.blogspot.com/ AmericanborninCanada

      If you vote for Ron Paul, you’re gonna need your guns. BTW, I don’t see many cowards here.

      • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

        For the simple fact that it is our right to have them, every American should have one, before that right is stripped from us along with others.

    • Anonymous

      Amen, brother! :)

  • Anonymous

    Mr. Bolton, libertarians don’t expect other nations to just leave them alone – their own US government doesn’t even leave them alone.

    Yes, we should deliver justice to those who infringe on life, liberty or property – foreign or domestic.

    The question is do you or I have the right to “enforce our will on other nations” (or fellow Americans for that matter)?

  • Anonymous

    The video loaded quickly.

    I’d like Bolton in charge of refunding and thus dismantling the UN.

    • KenInMontana

      They would just ignore the parking tickets, UN diplomats already owe NYC between 17 and 18 million in unpaid fines.

  • Anonymous

    Too bad Bolton didn’t run. I have no idea what his domestic views are, but he definitely would be strong on foreign policy.

  • Anonymous

    Bolton is correct. Paul has no interest in protecting our country. He has this pie in the sky idea that if you will just stay home and not walk home when you get off the bus the bullies will leave you alone. I wish things could be the way Paul thinks they should be. On paper it sounds nice but here on earth it can’t work.

    • Anonymous

      I agree. If only the world worked that way. Dr. Paul and his followers remind me of a verse in the Bible. Proverbs 14:12: There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. Christians, of all people, should know better than to swallow this pollyannaish view of the world in which we live.

      • Anonymous

        Not sure if you read the story of PollyAnn or not. One little girl’s attitude set the example for the entire town and turned their bitter hearts around. It’s ok to be PollyAnn – she’s the hero in the story and in the end – she wins and is proven right.
        Christians such as you and me would do well to seek the humbleness and meekness of PollyAnn and take a look in our hearts and question the constant drum beat of war which has costs so many thousands of American lives.

        • Anonymous

          You make my point all over again. Pollyanna is a fictional story – a fairytale. There is a place for humbleness and meekness – but not in the face of evil. Does a man stand by humbly and meekly if someone attacks his family? It is a fantasy to believe ‘leave them alone and they’ll leave us alone’. Evil does not need a reason to kill, steal and destroy.

          • Anonymous

            You are what you project onto others. I’m not in a position to know – and we have been lied to so many times by the government – I don’t trust them.

            We need an honest principled man in THE office – someone I can trust – that will honestly assess the intelligence reports – make determinations based upon his oath of office and present them to the Congress to debate before just heading off to war.

            It’s not a joke that we need to legalize the Constitution again.

            • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

              Looks like you just chose a candidate…. RP…

          • Anonymous

            You need to know that libertarians are not pacifists. Our founding fathers were very libertarian minded and they fought the British.

            But, do you not see that we are trading our liberty for security?

            Islam is dangerous, but the clear and present danger for American liberty is from the US government.

            Al qaeda is not virtually strip searching grandma at the airport, taking her guns away in New Orleans and raw milk away in Pennsylvania.

            The US government will convert any opportunity, any fear, into tyranny. Don’t let them!

  • Anonymous

    ST6 killed OBL isn’t a foreign policy. Love it.

  • Anonymous

    Why is everyone surprised the RP has done well in Iowa?? Iowa has always been a libertarian state and even a pro-isolationist state at times. Lindbergh had travelled to Des Moines to give a speech pre-WWI about being an isolationist country and not getting involved in WWI. RP always polls well in Iowa however once the other states come into play he quickly fades.

  • Constance

    “That’s the president’s first duty. Defending the country.”
    Funny how many Americans don’t seem to remember that very important issue. If they did, Ron Paul would not even be a blip on the radar screen, and rightly so.

    • http://www.facebook.com/people/Chris-Taramelli/1386875396 Chris Taramelli

      Wrong.

  • Anonymous

    Typical circular reasoning from a proponant of perpetual war and bloodshed.

  • http://tron2008.myopenid.com/ TRON2016

    Please, Good People of Iowa, VOTE ROGUE Next January 3, 2012 ….W­RITE- IN Sarah Palin….

    • Anonymous

      I would love for Sarah to run and win but there are an aweful lot of people suffering from Palin Derangement Syndrome. I don’t think she would beat Maobama in the general election because of PDS.

    • KenInMontana

      I think you should respect her decision.

  • David Schmidt

    Lol, this Bolton guy is soooooo scared. Heaven forbid that these poverty stricken nations start a war with the US lol. Funny how no other country thinks this way, when was the last time that you saw China wet their pants simply because another country doesn’t like them. China has had a crazy North Korea, sitting a few hundred miles from their capital with 100′s of nuclear weapons and has figured out the way to not piss them off.

    “the rest of the world is not going to leave us alone….” Funny statement from a man who is insisting that you guys should get involved in EVERYONE ELSE’S BUSINESS!!!

    Wake up and look at the history books America, you cannot rule to world, no matter how much you want to!

    • Anonymous

      You sound like those european socialist that think our National Anthem is barbaric and overly war like. If the world would stop attacking us we would stop kicking their backsides. China PAYS NK to be their muckrakers. I’m sure that behind the scenes China has told them “F with us and we’ll crush you.

      Are you related to Ron Paul? What little minded planet are you guys from?

    • Anonymous

      you’re using china and north korea as an example?
      really?
      really?

  • Anonymous

    How ’bout Bolton for Secretary of State? He’s right about Ron Paul. I just haven’t figured out if Mr. Paul is from a planet in our solar system or one far, far away.

    • Dan

      both…he splits time in both systems and …they think he is a ding bat in the far far away and here in our system

  • Anonymous

    I agree with John Bolton….he would make a great Secretary of State.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=643626770 Jess Alantar

    Bolton is a Zionist (research it)

    • KenInMontana

      Look out! The Z.O.G. stormtroopers will be paying you a visit.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=643626770 Jess Alantar
  • Anonymous

    my foreign policy is simple. you piss us off, we keel you..
    simple.
    and I am not afraid to use all weapons at our disposal.
    a POTUS should ONLY worry about protecting US interests and never give a damn about what any other country thinks.

  • http://www.facebook.com/68TruthSeeker Scott Adams

    Dick Morris: Ron Paul Is Absolutely the Most Liberal Radical Left-Wing Person to Run For President – 12/28/11

    Ron Paul – Serial Fruitcake

    • http://twitter.com/SheopleHerder Sheople Herder

      Tricky Dick.

  • chris davis

    I get pumped up listening to Bolton. Fantasy Land for me is endless war against these thugs so I’m in luck… Isreal is much better off with the UN and smart men like Bolton planning their policies for them. Plus war is great for the economy and generates alot of jobs… But did Bolton just say he was a pretty libertarian?

  • Hale White

    … and starting new wars and maintaining permanent presence in the Middle East WILL result in them “leaving us alone”??? That’s Bolton’s answer? What absurdity. Keeping the status quo foreign policy is exactly why we’re more vulnerable than ever. We’re in a financial crisis where the economy is the biggest threat to our national security, and we can’t touch the spending on foreign adventurism, militarism, and deployments? Bolton is a textbook neocon.

  • Anonymous

    Too bad Ron Paul can’t be made to see the nature of the world more clearly…..weakness always invites aggression..in the schoolyard..in the international world..all the same…bullies and aggressive thugs abound..they are always cowards..and cower in fear if they perceive strength…..
    I’m think that Newt is the most qualified man for the job….sure he isn’t perfect..but he is a realist and a cool head in debates..and most likely in the face of crisis.

    • spammable

      Yes, that is why when I slap someone in the face, nothing bad ever happens in return they just peacefully leave me alone.

      Whereas when I respect someone, let them deal with their own messes, and trade with them…they usually attack me.

      Seriously…Ron Paul is the only candidate not in the pocket of foreign owned corps that add no value to society (looking at you financial sector); and therefore the only hope for the future of America.

  • Anonymous

    RON POUL=OUT OF TOUCH, OTHER NATIONS AND COUNTRIES WON’T AGREE WITH HIM!! SAD, WHY HE WON’T GET IT! MITT ROMNEY FOR 2012! HE KNOW THE TRUE AMERICAN DREAM BECAUSE HE LIVES IT! GO MITT FOR 2012! IOWAN AREN’T STUPID TO PICK RON PAUL?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1045571916 Kathy Graven

    All this after effects is all set up by the CIA… because war mongrels have to have their fix…Americans are not falling for this again…

  • http://twitter.com/Reagan_Girl Marjorie Haun

    When it comes to national defense Ron Paul and Obama are conjoined twins. Defend Israel? Heck no! Iran obtains nukes? No problem! Peace through strength? Nah, we’ll just talk nice to our existential enemies, then they won’t want to kill us! Ron Paul = Obama = perpetual apologies to the rest of the world = perpetual threats from terrorists, rogue regimes, and tin pot dictators.

  • Anonymous

    Henninger: The Ron Paul Vote
    It has little to do with the Texas congressman.
    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204720204577126711408360798.html?mod=rss_opinion_main

    An example of the merit of this analysis is:

    Kelly Clarkson: “I Love Ron Paul”

    I like Ron Paul because he believes in less government and letting the people (all of us) make the decisions and mold our country. That is all. Out of all the Republican nominees, he’s my favorite.”

    http://www.gossipcop.com/kelly-clarkson-ron-paul-endorsement-support-president-2012-republican-twitter/

    Ms. Clarkson is clearly not thinking of Paul’s views on foreign policy in her statement, but it does reflect a view that many people have.

    Ten years after 9/11, between the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the insurgency in Pakistan and Yemen, the war in Libya, the uprising in Syria, the ongoing struggle between Israel and its neighbors, along with continuing threats of terror attacks in America, it is understandable that many people have concluded a “plague on all their houses.”

    No one wants war. Everyone wants peace.

    After 9/11, Congress passed the Authorization of Use of Military Force. Representative Ron Paul voted for this resolution:

    Authorization for Use of Military Force – 2001
    http://news.findlaw.com/wp/docs/terrorism/sjres23.es.html

    Ron Paul’s foreign policy views are neo-isolationist.

    If Ron Paul were elected President, he takes an oath:

    “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

    As President, he is duty bound to honor that Authorization and as Commander in Chief to protect and defend the United States against all enemies both foreign and domestic.

    Do we forgive Iran and Hezbollah for aiding al Qaeda in carrying out the 9/11 attacks?

    Do we forgive the Taliban for aiding al Qaeda in carrying out the 9/11 attacks?

    Let’s assume the United States were to withdraw from NATO and SEATO, withdraw all sanctions against Iran, bring home all of our forces from Afghanistan, the Middle East, Europe, Japan, Australia and South Korea, and end all foreign aid.

    Would the Taliban stop fighting with the Afghanistan military? Would the Taliban and their allies stop killing innocent civilians in Afghanistan and Pakistan?

    Would radical Muslims stop launching attacks against India?

    Would the Iranians stop killing adulterers and gays? Would the Iranians stop interfering in the affairs of their neighbors. Would the Iranians end all funding of Hezbollah and Hamas? Would the Iranians end their quest for a nuclear weapon and the means to deliver it to the United States? Would the Iranians end their plans to use groups like Al Qaeda and Hezbollah to launch attacks against the United States, including using radioactive dirty bombs?

    Would Hezbollah and Hamas stop blowing people up? Would Hamas and Hezbollah stop threatening to destroy Israel? Would Hezbollah stop working with Iran to launch terror attacks against the United States?

    Would the persecution of Christians in Egypt come to an end? Would leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood stop calling for the destruction of the United States and Israel?

    Would Al Qaeda stop blowing people up? Would Al Qaeda stop working with Iran to launch attacks against the United States?

    Would the Saudis stop spreading Wahabbism, especially in the United States? Would the Saudis stop pushing the United States to put in place laws making it a crime to defame Islam?

    Would radical Muslims stop planning and committing terror attacks in the United States?

    Would OPEC allow the price of oil to fall dramatically?

    Would China end its trade war against the United States? Would China stop using cyber attacks to steal our secrets? Would China stop imprisoning dissidents?

    Of course not.

    While we can disagree on how best to proceed, let’s not be naive to believe that by simply withdrawing all of our forces and so on the rest of the world will suddenly love America and leave America alone.

    • Anonymous

      And when we run out of money and China stops buying our debt, how are we going to pay for our police the world policies????

      At that point in our country your currency will be an assault riffle and ammo, if your lucky enough to have one already, if not, well you’ll be just another dummy bringing a knife to a gun fight.

      • Anonymous

        China has already stopped buying US Treasuries, and is slowly reducing their holdings.

        We need to fix the present and long term fiscal imbalance.

        - cut discretionary spending, both security and non-security;

        (We need to rethink our national security needs based on the threats posed by radical Islamic jihad aided and abetted by Iran, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan; along with the threats posed by China and Russia.)

        - reform mandatory spending;

        - reform the tax code; and

        - adopt such other policies as appropriate, all of which are designed to promote private sector growth, including turning America into an energy superpower.

        (Not a Gingrich supporter, because he does not propose cutting enough, but he has the most pro-growth reform and policy proposals.)

        • Anonymous

          I get frustrated listening to the average American dullard jaw on about how Ron Paul is weak on foreign policy. If Ron Paul was Pres. and the Congress felt that Iran was enough of a threat to declare war on, then Ron Paul would faithfully execute his role as commander-in-chief and prosecute the war if Congress so ordered .

          How does that make Ron Paul week on foreign policy?

          America, it’s time you wake up and read the constitution. The president’s job is to prosecute the wars that Congress declares. We The People are responsible for our foreign-policy entanglements not the president.

          Newt Gingrich is a dishonest man, period! Anything that he proposes you need to take with a grain of salt.

  • Nathan White

    The race is narrowing to Paul and Romney and now the media is eliminating their Anti-Romney jargon

  • Anonymous

    I can agree with Barry_Rasmussen that the Paul vote surge may just be more protest voting. Congress and the Hope and Change President have failed miserably to right the wrongs of Bush and the abandonment of true fiscally conservative principles. The result is the economy we must endure indefinitely now while our government heaps us in debt.

    There wouldn’t have been a Tea Party if the GOP hadn’t disenfranchised it’s base fiscally. 2010 isn’t over, constituents are still pissed, and to a large segment a pariah will sound refreshing until the economy is productive for the working classes again.

    For 7 years now our elections have swapped a sizable segment of backlash at over reach on a number of issues. Washington is out of control on the left and right and they still aren’t hearing us because they are too busy chasing campaign money.

    What puzzles me in these conversations is that if Ron Paul is so un-electable, you guys sure seem to spend an awful lot of time convincing yourselves to not vote for him. If he’s un-electable, why is he dangerous? Why do his anti-jingoism foreign policy beliefs matter? He’s not going to win right?

    By Dick Morris calling him the most left wing candidate, does that mean the 10-20% of GOP supporters are left wing or just don’t understand (Paulbots, is the term I see used here alot) him in the big picture. Or worse, is he invalidating their protest vote?

    It would seem to me that minimally you wouldn’t marginalize him just to make sure his rabid supporters stay within the GOP (standard issue Tea Party damage control)…..especially if he is pushed out into a 3rd party run. If you don’t like him, just don’t vote for him. The campaigning against him puzzles me.

    If he commands a solid loyal 10% of the GOP, won’t his eventual endorsement be key to the GOP winning?

    The Tea Party IMO has proven to be disasterous in legislation while favored in ideology. How does the GOP not fracture with these voracious attacks internally?

    Thoughts?

  • http://twitter.com/_skyl Skylar Saveland

    The Republicans plan to run with “we didn’t stay in Iraq long enough”? No wonder Ron Paul is doing so well. Americans, especially active-duty military, like Ron Paul’s foreign policy.

  • Carl Rocco

    Ron Paul’s foreign policy scares this moron huh? Anyone who knows anything about our history in the middle east knows that there would NEVER have been a 9/11 event if we had followed our constitution (Dr. Paul’s foreign policy). If you don’t believe this then please educate yourself a little. Start with watching this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8NhRPo0WAo

    • KenInMontana

      And US Foreign Policy is defined in the US Constitution where precisely? Article and Section please.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Suzanne-Leah-Rohring/1162483271 Suzanne Leah Rohring

    Here’s your donations source (I don’t understand why this was so hard for you to come across a simple Google search yielded many results – so you’re either willfully ignorant or lazy)
    http://www.politifact.com/texas/statements/2011/jul/23/ron-paul/ron-paul-says-members-military-have-given-him-far-/

    What are you so scared of? War doesn’t scare you? peace does?
    Paul is saying we should try diplomacy first, if that fails than LEGALLY declare war, go in with everything we’ve got, win and leave them to rebuild their own nation.

    John Bolton’s a war-mongering chicken hawk
    “He wrote in his Yale 25th reunion book “I confess I had no desire to die in a Southeast Asian rice paddy. I considered the war in Vietnam already lost.”-John Bolton
    Well my Uncle did die in a rice paddy in Vietnam, my dad fought in Korea (US Army Signal Corp), my brother was a an Army Ranger and went to Grenada and right now my wonderful 26 year old nephew (an Air Force officer) is in Afghanistan, I find it disturbing that these politicians are so eager to throw other peoples kids in front of bullets and not make any sacrifices themselves. If it sooo important for our safety I want to see all these hawks ante up one of their kids…..(sound of birds chirpping) what no takers?
    Mitt – got a deferment – he’s got 5 sons and I’m sure there’s a good reason they “can’t” serve
    Newt – deferment – and neither of his daughters have served
    Bachmann – she has like 20 something kids, well commit them to see action and I’ll commit mine
    Santorum- same as Bachmann – come on Ricky ante up one of yours
    Obama – same as Bachmann and Santorum

    Ron Paul and Rick Perry both served in the Air Force. Perry as a pilot and Ron Paul was a flight surgeon. However, I also agree with Ron Paul on his domestic plan because he’s the only one with REAL cuts.

    BTW: You must have had a public school education – Jefferson tried diplomacy – the Barbary wars were over piracy – they attacked and declared war on us.

    • KenInMontana

      What I find disturbing are people like you, who post a wall of hyperbole with selectively edited history.

      As a veteran, I would thank your family for its service and sacrifice. That said, since the draft expired towards the end of the Vietnam war, those that enter military service are volunteers as well as adults, as a parent I will not “offer up” my son for service, I will let him make that decision on his own. It is not my place nor any parent’s place to make that decision for their adult “children”.

      On the subject of Jefferson and the Barbary Pirates, you were aware that Jefferson first attempted to buy them off with bribes, were you not? Is this also a policy view shared by your candidate?

  • http://twitter.com/EspoJohn John Esposito

    Ron Paul is the LEAST naive on foreign policy. Ron Paul actually knows the truth about how the Middle East works and without a shadow of a doubt will protect this country First and Foremost!! Listen to Ron Paul.. 1) Declare War 2) Strike hard and fast 3) Win the war 4) Get our troops home. Do you know how long the USA engaged in WWI and WWII? Sorry.. but these talking heads are just protecting the war machine. They know the truth about what Ron Paul says, but they choose to spew lies. They don’t care about you and me. Ron Paul is the only one that DOES care about you and me.

  • Warren Westfall

    What a Neo-con, the fantasy land he lives in has the rest of world bowing to the Military industrial complex and if Americans keep falling for these fallin angels of doom then we are surely doomed. The people that hate us have told our govt for years that they hate us because of our foreign policy. They do hate Christianity but they hate us bombing them in the name of Christ first!! They know better than us that America is not a Christian nation anymore, they laugh at us because we look stupid, all they have to go off of is our TV evangelist that make a mockery of true Christianity. Get real people we have to set the example in the world and start taking care of our own in this country. That can’t be done with the hundreds of bases and all our troops spread out across the globe. If these NC’s really wanted to end all the threats to America they would DECLARE WAR!! And let our troops with the best technology the world has ever seen, go take care of business and come home. No one would or ever could mess with us then. The lawyers run our troops now because we have no declaration. Wake up conservative America!!

  • Anonymous

    They cut the part where Bolton pulls levers that cause flames to shoot into the air and declares himself the great and powerful wizard. That was the best part.

  • Joseph Bocchino

    John Bolton is a tool of the military industrial complex…

    the same idiot who spun fake intel for Iraq Yellow Cake and on and on….

    I for one, am very tired of the fake world wars….

    it’s time for America first, and stop making the war profiteers rich…