Not afraid of you

Here's his opposing statement:

"I rise in reluctant opposition to H Res 560, which condemns the Iranian government for its recent actions during the unrest in that country. While I never condone violence, much less the violence that governments are only too willing to mete out to their own citizens, I am always very cautious about “condemning” the actions of governments overseas. As an elected member of the United States House of Representatives, I have always questioned our constitutional authority to sit in judgment of the actions of foreign governments of which we are not representatives. I have always hesitated when my colleagues rush to pronounce final judgment on events thousands of miles away about which we know very little. And we know very little beyond limited press reports about what is happening in Iran.

Of course I do not support attempts by foreign governments to suppress the democratic aspirations of their people, but when is the last time we condemned Saudi Arabia or Egypt or the many other countries where unlike in Iran there is no opportunity to exercise any substantial vote on political leadership? It seems our criticism is selective and applied when there are political points to be made. I have admired President Obama’s cautious approach to the situation in Iran and I would have preferred that we in the House had acted similarly.

I adhere to the foreign policy of our Founders, who advised that we not interfere in the internal affairs of countries overseas. I believe that is the best policy for the United States, for our national security and for our prosperity. I urge my colleagues to reject this and all similar meddling resolutions."
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Sounds like a nice guy with good judgement. I'm guessing you think he is wrong so you might aswell elaborate as to why you think his statement is false and why that is so. If not, then disregard what I just wrote. Either way, thanks for posting it.

no prob, glad u liked it =D
and no not false at all as one of my fave all time quotes is "In matters of fashion swim with the current; in matters of principle stand like a rock"
He is the only one it seems that adheres to this with the solid old school principle (that I am 100% for) of "commerce with all nations and alliance with none"

I just wonder where the Bush foreign policy bashers went - I think they are asleep at the wheel

On June 20 2009 11:02 ToTehEastSide wrote: I just wonder where the Bush foreign policy bashers went - I think they are asleep at the wheel

they are on MSNBC, still going strong bashing Bush all day long. The only thing missing is the daily body count in Iraq (are we still at war over there? it doesn't get talked about much anymore).

I couldn't agree more. I hope Obama sticks to keeping mum on the issue. This is a case where we could get exactly what we want if we don't meddle in the affairs of others. Taking sides will likely anger all Iranians, and no good could possibly come from that.

how long do you think the pointing at Bush trick will continue to work?

I wish all of America would cut their cable bill

Ron Paul is fucking awesome

On June 20 2009 12:42 Baal wrote: Ron Paul is fucking awesome

i agree w/ baal

yes wow ron paul always delivers