TRANSCRIPT: Moyers hosts RON PAUL (R, Tx) on PBS's "NOW"

"NOW" (PBS) ^ | 10/04/02 | Ron Paul | Bill Moyers

[Consort]

Truth, by its very nature, does not change.

Yes, but, unfortunately, it is a concept, an ideal, and can not enforce itself. The state of the world shows that the influence of truth on human behavior is diminishing.

[FreeReign]

You know as well as I do that Iraq poses a clear and CONSTANT direct danger to Israel. MOST of the Arab/Muslim states do. I can't think of anyone better suited to take down Saddam or anyone having more justification. WE, on the other hand, appear to be more bent on "Nation Building," or empire building, to the detriment of our direct war on terrorists. Therein lies the difference. I tend to very much agree with Dr. Paul on this.

What makes you think that the presidents reason for removing Sadaam from power is Nation Building or empire building?? That was the reason for Haiti and Bosnia, but it's not the case here.

[Askel5]

That's a noble ideal to aim for, but if you think it's a fact then just take a look at our Justice Legal System.

Actually, I think it behooves everyone to remember that our President -- in whom we vest all this moral authority to decide which nations to attack and which individuals to execute -- thinks that some human lives are fit only for the trash and therefore suitable for human research sans informed consent.

[Askel5]

What makes you think that the presidents reason for removing Sadaam from power is Nation Building or empire building??

I've been reading the words of his adviser, Condoleeza Rice.

That was the reason for Haiti and Bosnia, but it's not the case here.

Perhaps we should finish what we started in Haiti so first to prove ourselves equal to the task of "nation-building" before embarking in haste elsewhere to depose dictators and "democratize" other nations.

[FreeReign]

What makes you think that the presidents reason for removing Sadaam from power is Nation Building or empire building??

I've been reading the words of his adviser, Condoleeza Rice.

Addressing the U.N., this is what the president said should be the mission -- "The choice is up to the United Nations to show its resolve. The choice is up to Saddam Hussein to fulfill his word, and if neither of them acts, the United States in deliberate fashion will lead a coalition to take away the world's worst weapons from one of the world's worst leaders"

Better still, we should all listen to the President when he speaks to our sovereign country and defines the mission, this Monday.

[Askel5]

Better still, we should all listen to the President when he speaks to our sovereign country and defines the mission, this Monday.

Looking forward to it. Thanks for the discussion.

We'll pick it up then. Regards.

[FreeReign]

Looking forward to it. Thanks for the discussion. We'll pick it up then. Regards.

You're welcome A5.

Regards

[Askel5]

So do I. Good man.