by Ron Paul
Grover Norquist, the influential conservative activist, recently made some very frank and sobering remarks about the U.S. military budget. Unlike many conservatives, Mr. Norquist understands that American national security interests are not served by the interventionist foreign policy mindset that has dominated both political parties in recent decades. He also understands that there is nothing “conservative” about incurring trillions of dollars in debt to engage in hopeless nation building exercises overseas.
Speaking at the Center for the National interest last week, Norquist stated that “We can afford to have an adequate national defense which keeps us free and safe and keeps everybody afraid to throw a punch at us, as long as we don’t make some of the decisions that previous administrations have, which is to over extend ourselves overseas and think we can run foreign governments.”
He continued: “Bush decided to be the mayor of Baghdad rather than the president of the United States. He decided to occupy Iraq and Afghanistan rather than reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. That had tremendous consequences… Richard Nixon said that America’s national defense needs are set in Moscow, meaning that we wouldn’t have to spend so much if they weren’t shooting at us. The guys who followed didn’t notice that the Soviet Union disappeared.”
When a prominent DC conservative like Grover Norquist makes such bold statements, it shows that public support for a truly conservative foreign policy is growing. The American people simply cannot stomach more wars and more debt, especially with our domestic economy in tatters.
The American people should reject the hype about so called defense “cuts” from both side of the political spectrum. When the Obama administration calls for an 18% increase in 2013 military spending, those who propose a 20% increase portray this as a reduction!
Even the supposedly draconian cuts called for in the “sequestration” budget bill would keep military spending at 2006 levels when adjusted for inflation, which is about as high in terms of GDP as during World War II. It’s also more than the top 13 foreign countries spend on defense combined. Furthermore, sequestration only cuts military spending for one year after taking effect. In future years Congress is free to reinstate higher military spending levels– so under sequestration the most drastic case would mean spending $5.2 trillion instead of $5.7 trillion over the next decade.
Is there any amount of money that would satisfy the Pentagon hawks? Even if we were to slash our military budget in half, America easily would remain the world’s dominant military power. Our problems don’t result from a lack of spending. They result from a lack of vision and a profound misunderstanding of the single biggest threat to every American man, woman, and child: the federal debt.
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Youre absolutely right. The people in my country are also brainwashed. Last week, our highest court was so under pressure that they allowed Merkel to use Military troops INSIDE the country. It would be the first time since WWII. If there would be a error attack or something else, she could mobilise over two or three million soldiers. What are they planning for??? Something strange is going on in our countires….
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Thank you for the answer. Here, Ron Paul was NEVER mentioned in any media. CNN is the only american channel in germany, they present Paul as a crazy old man, and i had a lot of trouble with my boss, because i could only see him in the presidential race debates at 3am in the morning. His idea with gold and silver is very popular in Germany, Switzerland and Austria too. If he wins, he will transform America into an economic powerhouse again, like it should be.
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sad but true friend. the owners are robbing the people of their rights…they do this with trickery. anything they possibly can to enslave people. i am now accepting that they are in fact satanists. because no conscious being with a heart would dare choose their love of power over the power of love. its a cruel reality. do some research, and be VERY critical, for its this critical thinking that allows you sift through the bullshit and tricks.
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If you hate the fed you’re a Libertarian. If you hate big government you’re a Libertarian. If you’re tired of the US debt you’re a Libertarian. If you hate the lobbyists you’re a Libertarian. If you love the Constitution you’re a Libertarian. If you’re tired of all these unconstitutional wars you’re a Libertarian.
If you’re a Libertarian take a sharpie with you and VOTE FOR RON PAUL!
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America is DEAD..
we cant elect the right candidate because of the electorial college vote, i think its C-R-A-P!!
we should have a popular vote..
i will not vote in 2012, or possibly ever again, i have lost faith in the whole system…
Republican, and Democrats are two fruits picked from the same tree…
both Obama, and Romney are jokes, and bad choices, and i’ve seen better heads on a mugs of beer..
the American voting system make me want to vomit!!!
Ron Paul is the best choice.
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I couldnt believe that they are people in america who can only survive with food stamps. Is this true? In the richest and powerful country in the world? Oh mein Gott!!!!!!
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Sorry, I thought I read you were from UK.
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Don’t put Americans in a group, I agree with you that the majority of this population is brainwashed, but I’m proud to be American, proud to be born on the land I’m from, but I’m shamed of today’s corrupted government that are fucking our country up. I guarantee the majority of UK’s population is also brainwashed by the corrupted governments over there… just be proud you know the truth and let other Brits know too.
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Hahahahah 389 to1 you suck
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If this man doesn’t become president, prepare for another 4 years of hell(Worse then the puppet Obummer)
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FIRE JESSE BENTON, then talk your grand daughter into divorcing his trator ass!
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Your right, I will do that. Great Idea. Thank You
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Happy Birthday SIR!!! Thank you for being sincere /honest and so logical. You give me hope and courage to stand up for freedom and my beliefs. Many more..we need you.!
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I think Ron paul is doing a better Job as president right now and he’s not even in office. I think he has the support of the people and the people will follow him even if he’s not nomminated and I think they should, let’s show this Government who’s boss, IT IS WE THE PEOPLE, TOGETHER WE STAND DIVIDED WE FALL!
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Happy Birthday Dr. Paul,
I wish you well. Thanks for educating a lot of the young people. Your comments are always clear as a bell to me. I wish that America could realize what they’re missing by not choosing you as the next US President. I truly respect you.
Jack / Chicago
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The sad thing is Mitt Romney was picked to win from the start.. just look at the donations hes received and who from, they came for the same people that got bush and black man Obama elected.. hey everyone theirs a black man in power, that means the us must be legit. No more corruption now.. CHANGE!!! (There was no racism intended there, i just personally believe the banks picked a black guy to try and show the USA is a real democracy after all,, You know, they had to after they staged 911
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I want to take you seriously, but then I looked at your country. And honestly, you look like a fascist. If people like you open their mouths, it makes America look bad.
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I agree they (the shadow government) wont let you win but u will still make a difference.. It might just take 20 years or something but it will happen.. We the people of the planet have to be careful because the rich people of this planet want us dead.. they want the planet for themselves, for their children. we have to realise we have psychopaths are in power…
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I want to take you seriously, but then I looked at your channel. And honestly, you look like an idiot. If people like you like Ron Paul, it makes Ron Paul look bad.
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Not seeking the nomination from the floor?
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Sorry I was away from the computer and failed to wish Ron Paul “Happy Birthday!”
He is the same vintage I am. Remember that “it is better to vote for someone you like and lose than vote for someone you don’t like and win.” Consider that trying to choose the lesser evil, as the majority of Americans do, is a deadly political game. Given the deceptive nature of evil, the greater evil will appear the lesser!
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The only sane American presidential candidate.
I’m from Europe and I support Ron Paul.
You fat brainwashed, lazy basdards should get your ass up and do the same! It’s a fucking SHAME that people such as me (FOREIGNERS) have to point that out!
American people, if you have a single bit of dignity left in your bodies and are willing to end this gigantic fascist military empire, get this doctor in office!
Sincerely yours, “the rest of the world”.
Peace
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I really like Ron Paul to be our President. He has great ideas to save this nation and lead it to peace and prosperity. I hope he wins as independent make the history.
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would be nice for a personal statement to the grassroots support updateing all as to whats happening in the RP camp and how the future is panning out according to the good DR PAUL.
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Ron Paul is like our JKM. You must vote for him!
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What a stupid comment. How on earth did you come up with that comparison?
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ON PAUL IS NOTHING BUT A CONTROLED OPPOSITION. YOU ALL RON PAUL SUPPORTERS GOTTA REMEMBER ALL POLITCIANS JOB IS TO KEEP ALL THINGS THE SAME!!!!!! ALSO YOU YALL GOTTA REMEMBER THAT PRESIDENTS NOWADAYS ARE NOTHING BUT A PUPPERT AND A FIGUREHEAD THAT MEANS THE PRESIDENT DOESNT TRUELY RUN THINGS IN THIS COUNTRY!!!!!!
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They spend trillions (of our dollars) murdering innocent civilians in sovereign nations across the globe, but somehow they can’t seem to notice the Russian nuclear sub that recently spent WEEKS in the Gulf of Mexico. What they do has nothing to do with “defense”.
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Yep!!! And that would include almost everyone in Wasington D.C. !!!!
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Win or lose Hitler was the ruler of Nazi Germany too!!!
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I agree with you. I wonder how many people here in the U.S. know about the real motive behind Obama care? I wonder if they know that its already a law that every American will have to be microchiped by 2014 or be denied all health care. I wonder if people will ever wake up!!!
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You said it !!! You are exactly right. I just don’t get it when people can be so blind. None of the big networks are covering anything thats really happening. Its all propaganda.
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I really wish Mitt Romney was kicked out of the nomination. Ron Paul represents our rights, but it’s getting to the point we need to stand up for our own rights. We need to stand together!
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