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Ron Paul: “If I Were an Iranian, I’d Want a Nuclear Weapon”
The Iowa Republican ^ | 12/29/11 | Kevin Hall

Posted on 12/29/2011 4:48:32 PM PST by Keith in Iowa

Most of Ron Paul’s Iowa campaign stops have been in the state’s largest population centers and college towns. Now, with a caucus victory within reach, the Texas congressman is taking his libertarian message to Iowa’s smaller cities. Paul visited Perry, Iowa over the noon hour on Thursday.

The crowd of 100 was definitely more reserved than what Paul is used to. There was no standing ovation at the beginning or end of his speech. There were no whoops or cheers, but plenty of polite applause.

“I like a lot of what he says, especially about the U.S. economy and balanced budget,” said attendee Jerry Kielsmeier. “I need to think a little more about his foreign policy.”

Paul stuck to his familiar themes of smaller government, cutting $1 trillion from the budget and bringing our troops home. “The military spending overseas, I am absolutely convinced does not make us a stronger nation,” Paul said. “Military might is sometimes military mischief…I think we’re in way too many wars and it’s time to change that and bring our military home to protect this country.”

Paul made is clear he is not just talking about bringing troops home from countries where they are in harm’s way, like Afghanistan. He wants to close every military base around the world.

“Just bringing the troops home would be an economic boost,” the Texas congressman said. “Why do we still have troops in Japan? WWII has been over for quite a while now. Why do we have troops in South Korea? Why do we have troops in Germany?”

Ron Paul has taken flak from some Republicans and his GOP competitors for his stance on Iran. He was asked about the Iranians’ recent threats to close down the Straits of Hormuz.

“I think they’re just doing that to say, ‘Why don’t you be just a little cautious and back off.’ And I think we should not impose sanctions. That is an act of war,“ Paul responded.

He also seemed to take sympathy with the Iranians position. “If I were an Iranian, I’d probably want to have a nuclear weapon too because you gain respect from that.”

Paul’s views, and his style, seem to be gaining traction in Iowa. One complaint about fellow GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney is that he sometimes comes across as too polished and rehearsed. No one will make those complaints about Ron Paul.

“His persona is more of what I’m used to in a small town,” said Perry native Jim Van Dorn. “I didn’t have that greasy feeling when he walked out.”

There is no doubt Paul has large appeal in Iowa’s larger cities. If he can appeal to small town Iowans, he has a very realistic chance of winning on Tuesday.


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Iowa
KEYWORDS: 911truther; libertarians; mullahron; randpaultruthfile; ronluvzmahmoud; ronpaul; ronpaulnuts; ronpaultruthfile; zot
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To: 50mm
WOW! It must be the Viking Kitties’ Christmas today! They are having a feast to fit a King! LOL It's almost like a Troll-pocalypse
41 posted on 12/29/2011 7:02:06 PM PST by LibertyRocks
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To: 50mm

I enjoy being on the ping list as the PaulBots are everywhere. They just don’t get it. Maybe a Barbary Coast history lesson should be in their future.


42 posted on 12/29/2011 7:04:39 PM PST by eyedigress ((Old storm chaser from the west)?)
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To: 50mm

Yoiks! Anudder one is reduced to a carbon spot.


43 posted on 12/29/2011 7:04:40 PM PST by dynachrome ("Our forefathers didn't bury their guns. They buried those that tried to take them.")
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To: LibertyRocks

Reminds me of the last time Ole Ron ran for president. Must have been 20 or 30 Ronulans zotted. I seem to remember one night when about 10 bought the zot.


44 posted on 12/29/2011 7:13:40 PM PST by DugwayDuke
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To: Keith in Iowa

Imagine this: “I like a lot of what Herr Hitler says, especially about the German economy, racial purity and putting Germans back to work,” said attendee Jerry Kielsmeier. “I need to think a little more about his foreign policy.”


45 posted on 12/29/2011 7:17:53 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (You can't invade the US. There'd be a rifle behind every blade of grass.~Admiral Yamamoto)
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To: GreatJoeMcCarthy; 50mm; darkwing104; Arrowhead1952; Darksheare; TheOldLady; Lady Jag; Allegra; ...
If I hear the word "Neocon" just one more time...


46 posted on 12/29/2011 7:18:24 PM PST by Old Sarge (RIP FReeper Skyraider (1930-2011) - You Are Missed)
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To: LibertyRocks

There has been an invasion of WRong Paul spam monkeys over the last several days. Spamming and rigging straw polls are the only two things WRong Paulists do well, if you exclude drug-related activities like joint rolling and crystal meth making.


47 posted on 12/29/2011 7:19:48 PM PST by 50mm (Trust nobody and you'll never be disappointed.)
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To: Keith in Iowa
Paul made is clear he is not just talking about bringing troops home from countries where they are in harm’s way, like Afghanistan. He wants to close every military base around the world.

If Paul truly believes that, then he is a dangerous lunatic who should never set one foot in the Oval Office.


48 posted on 12/29/2011 7:33:01 PM PST by reagan_fanatic (A communist is just a liberal in a hurry)
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To: Old Sarge; 50mm

More Paultard zottings? This is becoming an hourly occasion!


49 posted on 12/29/2011 7:48:02 PM PST by Allegra (Hey! Stop looking at my tagline like that.)
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To: Old Sarge
Characteristics that make a FReeper a Neocon according to a Paulist:
50 posted on 12/29/2011 7:48:34 PM PST by 50mm (Trust nobody and you'll never be disappointed.)
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To: 50mm

Doesn’t put “Dr.” in front of his name.


51 posted on 12/29/2011 8:05:54 PM PST by mnehring
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To: mnehring

Shhhh. Don’t clue the noobie paultard spam monkeys on what makes them stick out. LOL


52 posted on 12/29/2011 8:09:10 PM PST by 50mm (Trust nobody and you'll never be disappointed.)
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To: GreatJoeMcCarthy
Why should I care as an American that Iran wants to build a nuclear weapon

Well, for starters there's this, you pathetic little moron.

53 posted on 12/29/2011 9:36:39 PM PST by Mr. Silverback (I want a hippopotamus for Christmas! Only a hippopotamus will do!)
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To: GreatJoeMcCarthy; Admin Moderator; 50mm; Old Sarge; darkwing104; stephenjohnbanker; SunkenCiv; ...


So long, GreatJoeMcCarthy (Posting History)

Hat Tip to Old Sarge, 50mm, and awesome Admin Moderator

After downmouthing FR and delivering a "lame opus by a Wrong Paulist" our troll ends up wandering aimlessly and burned to a crisp





No liberaltarians


Thank you JoeProBono

FReepmail TheOldLady to get ON or OFF the ZOT LIGHTNING ping list.

54 posted on 12/29/2011 9:41:58 PM PST by TheOldLady (FReepmail me to get ON or OFF the ZOT LIGHTNING ping list)
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To: Keith in Iowa

This guy shouldn’t be considered for the House much less the presidency.


55 posted on 12/29/2011 9:52:14 PM PST by Crucial
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To: Allegra

“More Paultard zottings?”

Coordinated attack, perhaps ?

Just sayin’...........


(Don’t mind me. Just a theory. Just read a book by Aaron Klein called “Red Army” which lays out the entire $oros/Obama/Alinsky web.)


56 posted on 12/29/2011 10:06:41 PM PST by Absolutely Nobama (NO COMPROMISE! NO RETREAT! NO SURRENDER! I AM A CONSERVATIVE! CASE CLOSED!)
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To: Allegra

“More Paultard zottings?”

Coordinated attack, perhaps ?

Just sayin’...........


(Don’t mind me. Just a theory. Just read a book by Aaron Klein called “Red Army” which lays out the entire $oros/Obama/Alinsky web.)


57 posted on 12/29/2011 10:07:14 PM PST by Absolutely Nobama (NO COMPROMISE! NO RETREAT! NO SURRENDER! I AM A CONSERVATIVE! CASE CLOSED!)
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To: Keith in Iowa

Ron Paul must just be a garden variety racist. There can be no other explanation in my mind given his outrageous statements particularly ones that affect Israel. I don’t make accusations of racism lightly either because I think too many people are too sensitive to talk about the subject with anything aproaching an open mind.


58 posted on 12/29/2011 10:10:40 PM PST by Crucial
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To: TheOldLady

That’s some nice zottin’, right there.


59 posted on 12/30/2011 1:20:55 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! May 2013 be even Happier!)
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To: Keith in Iowa

If ronpaul were an iranian, he’d be just another madman in a sea of psychopaths.

One has to wonder if he wouldn’t be just as quick to pull the nuclear trigger on Israel as the rest of the crazed middle east maggots.


60 posted on 12/30/2011 4:51:13 AM PST by Dr.Zoidberg (Warning: Sarcasm/humor is always engaged. Failure to recognize this may lead to misunderstandings.)
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