Ron Paul: On Patriotism
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I'd post the whole thing here, but it exceeds the limit. The rest of the Republicrat field isn't fit to tie this guy's shoes. Video & transcript can be found here:
http://www.antiwar.com/paul/?articleid=11015
I realize that some of you probably are getting sick of Ron Paul supporters endlessly campaigning for him. But, there's a reason why we do it. I hope this floor speech helps to demonstrate why.
A few excerpts:
The true patriot is motivated by a sense of responsibility and out of self-interest for himself, his family, and the future of his country to resist government abuse of power. He rejects the notion that patriotism means obedience to the state.
...whether the resistance against government tyrants is nonviolent or physically violent, the effort to overthrow state oppression qualifies as true patriotism.
It is conveniently ignored that the only authentic way to best support the troops is to keep them out of dangerous undeclared no-win wars that are politically inspired. Sending troops off to war for reasons that are not truly related to national security and, for that matter, may even damage our security, is hardly a way to patriotically support the troops.
http://www.antiwar.com/paul/?articleid=11015
I realize that some of you probably are getting sick of Ron Paul supporters endlessly campaigning for him. But, there's a reason why we do it. I hope this floor speech helps to demonstrate why.
A few excerpts:
The true patriot is motivated by a sense of responsibility and out of self-interest for himself, his family, and the future of his country to resist government abuse of power. He rejects the notion that patriotism means obedience to the state.
...whether the resistance against government tyrants is nonviolent or physically violent, the effort to overthrow state oppression qualifies as true patriotism.
It is conveniently ignored that the only authentic way to best support the troops is to keep them out of dangerous undeclared no-win wars that are politically inspired. Sending troops off to war for reasons that are not truly related to national security and, for that matter, may even damage our security, is hardly a way to patriotically support the troops.
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