Comments on: Ron Paul was (a little) right

By: Robert VerBruggen

Robert VerBruggen — Thu, 24 May 2007 03:21:14 +0000

Mark Matthews –

That’s true, but it’s definitely a secondary cause. Bin Laden’s primary beef was U.S. forces in Saudi Arabia.

http://www.independent.org/newsroom/article.asp?id=1147

By: Mark Matthews

Mark Matthews — Fri, 18 May 2007 04:12:36 +0000

You said “Giuliani is right that it’s absurd to link attacks on Iraq to Al Qaeda’s rage” WAIT A MINUTE, the Founder of Al Qaeda, one Osama bin Laden said in 1996 “Declaration of War against the Americans Occupying the Land of the Two Holy Places” specifically mentioned the situation in Iraq, blaming the U.S. for the impact of economic sanctions on the Saddam Hussein regime. Bin Laden accused the U.S. of “aggression” against Iraq! It turns out that Paul’s point-that the 9/11 attacks were linked to U.S involvement in Iraq and the Middle East–was factually correct. Giuliani said it is real simple, “they hate our freedom” (but only a simple mind would believe that)! Who kills themselves because the hate someone else’s freedom? –please!

By: HABMAN

HABMAN — Thu, 17 May 2007 18:52:55 +0000

Paul was 100% right on the causes of 9/11.

It is our arrogant, self serving dealings with the Middle East that has them angry. Who wouldn’t be just as angry if it happened to them?

He is the only candidate that has always been truthful & straight forward in both his comments and actions. If Rudy has never heard of “blowback” then I think that effectively eliminates him as a contender for President, and if he is that god awful ignorant maybe he should find a job flipping burgers or cleaning toilets.

My apologies to the burger flippers,.

By: suexian

suexian — Thu, 17 May 2007 14:26:07 +0000

Regarding the debate, the conflict of interest nobody has mentioned is that Guilianni’s law firm represents FOX!

…They also represent the Saudis !

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 17 May 2007 04:36:05 +0000

Ron isn’t saying anything that other traditional conservatives weren’t saying even before the war in 2002. To name a few (look them up your self): Rep. John J. Duncan, Charley Reese, Paul Craig Roberts - highest-ranking Treasury Department officials under Reagan, James Webb, hero in Vietnam and Reagan’s Secretary of the Navy, and of course Pat Buchanan and Tucker Carlson. I think it was brave of Ron Paul to stand up for what he believes makes a real conservative. I don’t think Giuliani has very much credibility when he grand stands and appeals to emotion. He didn’t respond at all to Ron’s points.

By: Teresa G.

Teresa G. — Thu, 17 May 2007 03:32:57 +0000

I think you need to change that headline to “Ron Paul Got it Right”. He showed that Mr. 911 Giuliani didn’t read the 9/11 Commission’s Report and that he is the only candidate who will go for a true debate with real topics rather than soundbites. He got my vote! Rudy owes him an apology.

By: Iconoclast421

Iconoclast421 — Thu, 17 May 2007 03:20:21 +0000

So how was Ron Paul only “a little” right?

Are you saying he’s right, but he only has “a little” chance of winning?

Tell me, what do you get when you take the biggest issue of our day, and the biggest talking point on that issue, and totally dispel it on national tv, with logic that can only be refuted by strawman attacks? You get Ron Paul, the guy who got “beaten” by our hero Giuliani! erm something about that doesnt make sense! oh yeah… it’s called MONEY!

By: George X

George X — Thu, 17 May 2007 03:19:25 +0000

Ron Paul was in error when he singled out Iraq as the cause for 9/11. But did correct himself by listing the long history of the west (the US in particular) interferring with the internal politics of the region for the last 80+ years or so for less than altruistic reasons. He’s spot on for linking selfish foreign policy acting as a catalyst for terror.

It’s unfortunate that many in the US are unable to accept the idea that there are times when the US is the bad guy on the world stage. They would rather kill the messenger.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 17 May 2007 01:15:08 +0000

Ron Paul was right-on with his comments, and now the Republican Party is running scared. The chairman of the Michigan Republican Party now says he plans to submit a petition to block Dr. Paul from all future debates.

By: John

John — Wed, 16 May 2007 23:48:52 +0000

Adolf, sorry, RUDOLF Giuliani made a short term gain last night. His comments will bite him in the ass, however. His big issue is being Mr. 9/11, the security guy. Pretty soon people will realize that:
A) He doesn’t understand the concept of “blowback”
B) He didn’t read the 9/11 commission’s report very carefully

As to the main point of the article, I think it would be insane to say that the blowback of 9/11 and the ever present threat of terrorism (and subsequent PATRIOT Act, Iraq war, and violation of civil liberties) was worth it.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 16 May 2007 23:43:11 +0000

When Scoop and Dump can get the biggest pop of the night through an emotional appeal completely devoid of logic, the “Party” is in trouble. Or maybe they really do hate or hawt women and our riches….. or maybe not.

By: Troy

Troy — Wed, 16 May 2007 23:21:43 +0000

I think Rudy kinda blew it. The effect that American intervention has had was mentioned in the 9/11 Commission Report. While he may not agree with all the elements of the report, it is a little shortsighted not to know the report made those observations. Makes me questions his debate prep skills a bit.

By: jim

jim — Wed, 16 May 2007 22:57:29 +0000

Paul blew Giuliani out of the water. Paul has proven that he knows way more about foreign policy than Giuliani. Giuliani wishes he knew as much as Paul. How can he have never heard of “blowback”? Any presidential candidate that doesn’t know about it should not run for president. Giuliani is a joke.