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To: 2ndDivisionVet

“Fortunately there is another way. Nothing promotes peace better than free trade. Countries that trade with each other generally do not make war on each other, as both countries gain economic benefits they do not want to jeopardize.”

Paul needs to remember President Reagan’s words on the irrationality of middle eastern politics. Ahmadinejad and his radical base aren’t looking for “bread and peace.” They’re looking to make Iran the dominant nation in the region, and having nuclear weaponry is a key element to that goal.


9 posted on 11/30/2011 12:17:22 AM PST by DemforBush (Send lawyers, guns, and money. Dad get me out of this!)
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To: DemforBush; 2ndDivisionVet
"countries gain economic benefits they do not want to jeopardize"

Right. That's what motivates these guys - just throw some of those economic benefits at them, and they'll settle down /sarc


15 posted on 11/30/2011 1:02:42 AM PST by expat1000
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