Posted on 02/05/2013 3:32:55 AM PST by Lazamataz
When a politician gets in trouble for dancing on the grave of a military hero, one generally expects furious backpedaling to mitigate the damage. However, it appears that former Rep. Ron Paul is feeling liberated from such concerns now that he is out of Congress. The new and improved Paul is more callous than ever, with an extra helping of sanctimony and a healthy dollop of anti-military sentiment. Not content to merely blame the victim for his own murder, Paul responded to the uproar he caused by adding fuel to the fire. In a posting on Facebook which he personally signed, Paul blamed “unconstitutional and unnecessary wars” for Kyle’s murder and even went so far as to associate his political policies with Jesus Christ.
Yeah, he was a USAF flight surgeon for two or three years, then some time in the reserves.
That's pretty far from the pointy end of the spear.
He's already done enough damage for one lifetime.
What Ron Paul said is stupid and unforgivable.
I’d like to know why you feel the need to trash non combat veterans service. Is services, supply, logistics, intelligence, etc not important?
Amazing, isn’t it? I agree with servo1969.
I believe RP served in the AF at some point in time (medical field?).
Huh? I'm surprised in you! With comments this heinous, Paul should be hiding under a rock!
I’m surprised I survived. I had no clue. LoL!
Ah but now, now understand your Greatness.
Laz you are a national treasure!
The Rock of Gibraltar.
Ron Paul is detestable. Even his own son has distanced himself from the contemptible old coot.
*******Paul’s son, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has told Breitbart News exclusively, “Chris Kyle was a hero like all Americans who don the uniform to defend our country. Our prayers are with his family during this tragic time.”*********
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2013/02/04/Rand-Paul-responds-Ron-Paul
Thanks, but I’m no treasure. I’m just a jerk with a keyboard. ^_^
I will also join in the applause for Laz’s post.
Yes you are. And when the Antique Road Show comes to town, I'm going to see how much I can get for you.
Good morning.
8^)
5.56mm
The two-dimensional, broken-clock, collective-member of Congress and the armed forces would qualify for double unintended consequences, per his twisted lunatic logic. There are plenty of swordsmen on the planet willing to hold his head up.
Nay!
You The Best!
Being a (L), myself, I find his Tweets (and I’m presuming these ARE his Tweets, not some page/intern/etc.) are beyond the pale.
I’ve understood Dr. Paul’s stances in the past, but there was no call for defaming a fallen soldier. Should we be trying to install ‘democracy’ across the globe? No. Do you win wars with the current RoE? No. Are we the World Police? No. But he should have left this poor soldier out of his condemnation for our current policy.
But, to cut ties with the a party because of one man’s stupid tirade....you must be a lone man in the woods by now. With the current GOP, Tokyo Rove, etc., there are damn few parties that still uphold and defend the Constitution. IMHO, you’re throwing the baby out with the bath water.
Nah, Ron Paul thinks that our enemies will stop being aggressive once they understand “the Fed.”
Nah, Ron Paul thinks that our enemies will stop being aggressive once they understand “the Fed.”
(dissolved into laughter....)
I left the LP for the same reasons.
This asshat is the reason I cut ALL ties with libertarianism. He is proof that libertarianism flirts far too closely with moonbattery liberalism.
Ron Paul's recent comments are indefensible, but why would they occasion the abandonment of a political philosophy? If some republican says something stupid should we all abandon conservatism? When the Westboro Baptists say something stupid should we all abandon Christianity? Sorry, but that really doesn't seem to make much sense to me. Libertarian ideals of laissez-faire economics and the pursuit of limited government which exists to protect the rights of the governed don't cease to be philosophically sound simply because somebody tweeted something stupid.
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