[Sir_Humphrey]

A very interesting read on the 2 schools of thought within the conservative movement as it pertains to the use of military force.

Also, I recently discovered this site and now it's part of my "morning reads".

[Alberta's Child]

Perhaps most troubling is Shapiro’s seeming belief that any skepticism of American military intervention abroad is tantamount to anti-Americanism and a “blood guilt” view of our nation’s soul. This is not only an unfair smear, but actively dangerous rhetoric.

The author calls Shapiro’s stance “troubling.”

I consider it both comical and pathetic, considering it’s being promoted by an insufferable, effete dweeb who would convert to Islam before he’d ever wear a U.S. military uniform himself.

[cdcdawg]

If America is first, that means (by definition) other interests are secondary instead of primary. I think that Ben’s side of this debate has already lost.

[gattaca]

Thanks for posting.

[quantim]

“a string of costly and inconclusive wars, from Vietnam to Iraq to Afghanistan, that have sapped American strength and undermined our security.

Yet the biggest war in our lifetimes is battling our own feds and that doesn’t cost anything, it’s just the will to do so.

[Jan_Sobieski]

I agree wholeheartedly with America first. But the next question is which America? The transgender child grooming, DEI white hating, antichristian, fraudulent election, two justice system one? Or the old one?

[nitzy]

Shapiro has publicly stated that he is pro-America because America supports Israel and that a strong America means a strong Israel.

He views our children as his cannon fodder.

[jimwatx]

Tucker vs Shapiro is America first vs Israel first - and I agree with Tucker.

[daniel1212]

The results of this misguided consensus are plain to see: a string of costly and inconclusive wars, from Vietnam to Iraq to Afghanistan, that have sapped American strength and undermined our security. Trillions of dollars wasted, thousands of lives lost, and our nation’s reputation tarnished on the world stage.

Rather, wars are costly, and the reason for inconclusive wars has been due to lack of political will, while the strict isolationist position is a delusion if one expects to engage in free trade. In isolationism, the US should not be opposing the regulation of trade routes (S. China sea, strait of Hormuz, etc.) and the take over of the Philippines by China etc.

[vetvetdoug]

Shapiro is an arrogant f’in Yankee that continually criticizes the South. His arrogance and ignorance has permanently turned me off his program indefinitely. I find his snot nosed arrogance coupled with ignorance repugnant.

[montag813]

Shapiro is a better debater but his nasaly voice is impossible to bear. Trump “loather” Tucker is a complete fraud. Currently in his 4th incarnation, bought and paid for by his Muslim financier to bash Israel and promote Hamas. Sad times.

[Albion Wilde]

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