Ron Paul on Justifiable War - ABC Stossel 12/12

[JosefSuperflip]

Why can't we stop genocides by force? What's bad about that?

[89Blues]

WWII was justified to stop the spread of fascism*

[chaserehn]

wrong

[rrp1973]

I agree with Ron Paul for the most part. But I don't like the comparison of China invading USA. That is hardly the moral equivalent of invading Iraq. If china was occupying the USA americans would shoot at the invading army not blow up their fellow citizens. This is not the act of a noble freedom fighter. That being said, I agree, it is not worth American life or treasure to rebuild another nation. Lets stop policing the world.

[pandabead]

i agree. the roman empire fell because it spread itself too thin and we will lose our country the same way.

[DaChamp1989]

It's too bad most people can't see that. I'm currently in the U.S. Marine Corps and I believe in everything Ron Paul says. The man's a genius and has everything right. Our military presence around the world is not needed. Why do we have troops in Japan? Germany? Australia? What for? We need to mind our own business and worry about our people here at home. If we get attacked then we can assemble a force and attack back. Simple as that. People hate the U.S. because we are trying to globalize.

[UberSciFiNerd]

we need to end the American empire, every great empire has failed due to economic reasons. the roman empire overextending and got sacked and had no money to defend themselves. look as us now, we have bad economy but spend trillion sending soldiers to germany and japan

[milliradian]

Yeah, but so true @ Montana could probably take care of it...Thats where i'm headed when they declare Martial Law :)

[usuallylogical]

Some of you are critical of the interviewer, Stossel. Remember, the objections that he is raising are the types of objections that *Paul's opponents* would raise. Hence, he is giving Paul an opportunity to counter those objections. The bit about Canada invading Montana is a bit of humor.

Good job by Stossel.

[coronet67]

John Stossel is a douchebag. I cant even tell if he's being sarcastic or what. I dont even think he knows. He's just so snarky and bitter about everything. He's painful to watch.

[rring88]

Montana could take care of its self if Canada invades. I laughed so hard.

Ron Paul is the best candidate by far. How about this you stupid libs, no Income Tax..... and with no fed reserve(a private company that has destroyed our currency(it will have the same worth as Monopoly money if something bad happens))

I think it does make everyone mad if we go around invading everyone.

[crookedmind]

"The world doesnt need a policemen? we're wise and...powerful?"

haha, I don't think this dumbass lives in the same United States as I do.

[BMWKenDoll]

Look at any huge Empire that became too big for its good and you will see the USA's future. Just like Rome, the USA will not be able to finance its hugely spread empire. The military will not be able to do it when costs run too high. Rome gave costly luxuries like free bread, bath houses and plumbing yet the places it invaded still resented and fought against Rome just the same. Spreading of democracy has never worked. Technology changes, people and societies don't. History repeats itself.

[whoandwhoonly]

i bet this guy has a problem with the revolutionary war too. he probably thinks we should be an english teritory right now

[Razzfazz87]

"It's the lack of diplomancy that is the greates threat not the weopons."

Best statement.

What if Lichtenstein were to invade Luxemburg? What if Mr. XY were to invade the house of Mr. YX?

Stupid argumentation from the moderator -_-

[chocobeans057]

Haha, that reporter is so full of crap. He called upon the most unlikely situations to try to dispute this guy....I mean, Canada invading Montana? Laughable. Seriously.

Plus it's not just a matter of invading or not invading. He used that term so flippantly, god. And all that "moral responsibility" to invade other countries...wow. What a joke...

[randumbusername]

what i like about this guy is he doesn't bullshit you. he could play to your emotions like other politicians but he doesn't. after the emotional high romney gave primary voters in Michigan they're going to find out truth if he gets elected. with paul there's no b.s.

[Dekartdek]

Ron Paul is the wisest politician of USA I've ever seen. If USA won't vote for him as president, they'll show that they are not ripe yet to be a modern civilised country.

[bebekokoa]

Whoever wins the Florida primary will be the nominee. Huckster, Romney, Thompson, and McCain have spent enormous sums of money on Iowa and New Hampshire. Some have almost exhausted their funds. Florida is the Big Primary before "Super Tuesday" and whoever wins it will have momentum going into Super Tuesday. Ron Paul is sitting on a $20 million war chest, whereas some of the others are nearly broke.

[prayfortruejustice]

Ok Ok, Those of us in the "Know" love to interpolate on this stuff and tell each other how great the candidate is. In six weeks the primary is DONE. Get off your keyboard and knock on some doors for GOD and country sake! w w w(dt)ronpaulreveres(dt)com - FUAX News isn't gonna do it for you. If not US then WHO? If not NOW then WHEN.

[RmanDC]

Mantana could probably take care of it. lol

Ok Ron, I admire your sence of humour.

[kevinatucla]

This is yet another proof that big corporation and the establishment is running the country and not hard work and even eduavted people. ..seriously..how can an idiot like Stossel be on tv for so long?? time fo him to go back to zoo. he looks like a dumb donkey

[kevinatucla]

Stossel is a freaking idiot with no education. I hope when ron Paul becomes President he will fire that idiot. everytimei see his stupid face on my TV i wanna smash my TV....how can a idiot like that ever be on tv for so long?? this yet

[Keegel]

Stossel looked pretty mad in a few of those shots.

[kgfz]

So this interviewers idea of a political discussion is asking "and what would happen if x invades y", "what if z invades w" like a little kid?

[christopherquinn]

Stossel works for ABC. Enough said.

[MarsHillCreative]

Clearly, Congressman Ron Paul is the only candidate who would actively pursue the legitimate threats to our national security without wider wars that abate our sovereignty, stir up fierce resentment and make us more isolated in the world. And he's the only one who will not sell political influence to the highest bidder for war profits.

Let's stand up to the governing classes that rule America and make Republican Ron Paul our president next year.

[BigDumbNerd]

"If you believe what Osama bin Laden said, and I don't think he would lie."

Let's just think about that statement.

[grungefreak10]

I hate to say this, but seeing Paul represent himself so poorly (when being interviewed by a FELLOW libertarian) has pretty much swayed me against him. :(

[christopherquinn]

LMAO. What nonsense.

[christopherquinn]

Ron Paul is the ONLY presidential candidate worth voting for. He is the only Constitutionalist, has the greatest voting record in Congress, is a knowledgeable free market economist, will end our insanely destructive and expensive foreign policy, and is a man of matchless integrity.

[MLeFou]

We have to support Montana because of the domino effect; if the Canadian way of life infiltrates Montana, it's just going to spread into Idaho and worse

[Robert697]

It's time!!

Que VIVA la REVOLUCION!!!

Que VIVA la REPUBLICA de los ESTADOS UNIDOS!!!

Que VIVA la CONSTITUCION de los EEUU!!!

QUE VIVA DOCTOR RON PAUL!!!

[NP323]

Dr. Paul has cured my Apathy...

RON PAUL 2008...RON PAUL 2008...RON PAUL 2008...

[itsallmathematics]

Haha.. How hypothetical can you get? If Canada invades Montana...

[bg4u2]

If the Repub party snubs RP....maybe all this new support should never vote Repub or Dem....only INDEPENDENTS in every office from now on. D.C. with a majority of INDEPENDENTS might be nice. Both parties are CFR dominated....and will lie (with a smile) while pushing globalism.

[gammabun]

dont worry americans! we canadians will only invade montana as a plan B if you dont elect Ron Paul, does that sound fair??

[dancestar417]

Wow...what an intelligent man.

[saddogmobile]

when I hear "if Canada invades Montana?"

I'm glad we have War Plan Red "Crimson"

I picture "Suck on this Ya Eh'holes" painted on one of a hundred Minuteman Missiles stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base.

and after that Montana will get a battleship

[travr6]

If Canada invades Montana they could handle it. lol

Awesome. Truth is they probably could.

Damn I love Ron Paul.  Brilliant

[g587802]

at about 6 min the interview says "many say" who are those fruitcakes? Go Ron Paul!

[KARATE999]

If God loves us at all

He'll give us Ron Paul

[ojpplschampion]

LOL, Montana might be able to "handle" a Canadian invasion

[lynnopoly]

Cast your vote!

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[iamvoodoo]

I love how John Stossel plays Devil's Advocat. He really gives Paul floaters to hit out of the park. Great interview.

[JonasWHouse]

yah he definately hit some dingers. the funny thing is that Stossel is basically being a legitimate reporter and asking fair questions. Ron Paul is the only candidate that would be able to answer these tough questions with justified answers.

[daydriLL]

it sounds about right people!  RON PAUL RON PAUL RONPAUL RON PAUL RON PAUL RON PAUL RON PAUL RON PAUL RON PAUL RON PAUL RON PAUL RON PAUL!

[ajimwest]

I am a combat veteran Having served two

tours of duty in Iraq. I can tell you it is a mess and

its not getting better wake up America. You want to

know what I did over there I drove all over the

country getting shot at going through ieds losing 2 of

my best friends. I escorted oil pipes all over and you

know what I saw more going on at the oil fields than I

did see us helping the Iraqis. And almost everyday the

pipes we escorted were blown up. Wake up

People!!!!

[momerath42]

Ha! "I think Montana could take care of that." If I know Montanans (I do know a couple), that was the perfect thing to say.

[momerath42]

"That's the propaganda; I don't happen to believe that." - what other politician speaks the truth so plainly?

[kiddailey]

Great interview. Pity that they're to chicken-shit to air it.

[edward9145]

John Stossel forgot to ask Ron Paul about if we were attacked by Galactic Warriors, what would he do.