Ron Paul: Obama won't pull troops out of Iraq

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David Edwards and Stephen C. Webster
Published: Thursday October 30, 2008

On Wednesday's Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC, the rising-star host spoke with 'political phenom' Ron Paul, a popular Republican congressman from Texas, about whether or not the GOP is at an 'end.'

Paul, in arguing for a return to truly conservative ideals, espoused the belief that Obama will not be able to bring the troops home from Iraq within 16 months, as the Democratic candidate has promised.

Maddow's introduction detailed an article in Politico, which outlined a plan by senior Republicans to meet two days after the election and discuss a plan to "revive" the party.

"... Which is not something you typically plan to do if you think your nominee is gonna win the White House," said Maddow.

With looming electoral defeat and internal power struggles, what will become of the Republican party? This question in mind, Maddow introduced her guest.

"Why did you decide to stick with the Republican party straight through the primaries, and not try to be the nominee of the Constitution Party or the Libertarian Party this year?" she asked Rep. Paul.

"Mainly because the laws are very biased against some people doing that," he said. "Some won't even allow you to do it. The system is not very democratic for third parties and alternate choices. All the rules and all the laws are written by Republicans and Democrats, and it's very hard to get into debates.

"If I hadn't been in the Republican primary, I wouldn't get into the debates. It's very hard to get on ballots, although they've done relatively well. It takes a lot of money. They'll spend half their money just getting on ballots. The system is very biased against competition."

"We have fallen into a terrible trap," Paul explained moments later. "Unfortunately, the two major candidates aren't even talking about Syria, Pakistan, and the things that are important. They essentially agree with that viewpoint; they both say send more troops to Afghanistan.

"And, quite frankly, I am not expecting the troops, regardless of whether Obama wins, to be home in 16 months. That is just pure political talk."

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[Illtype]

Obama & McCain are pieces of filth!!!!! Vote third party!! I am voting for Chuck Baldwin, look him up.

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[Illtype]

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[madcatzy]

I love Ron Paul! A true american

[dmjarrington]

You've already been proven wrong. Obama's cabinet choices just show that he will be the same as all the rest. Israel has hijacked our government, and obviously an Obama presidency is not going to correct this.

[alvarez4500]

@dmjarrington more like wall street has jacked it

[one1one63]

When it comes to politicians, Sarah "I quit" Palin is an absolute retard and her supporters are even dumber!

Is it any wonder the Republican party is so fractured when they choose unqualified people as VP?

[jason591]

Yea and we torture and kill innocent Iraqis but they dont care they still help us.....Jeez your dumb!!!

[melyacy]

You are either misinformed, or uneducated. I can't even begin to tell you how many things are wrong with your statement. Please do some research before you post a comment on a public domain.

[Grevousx]

I hate how people don't understand whats happening in Iraq!!! Iraq soldiers are helping the U.S and allies to kill the Insurgents...Jesus, thats all, Iraq is pretty much corrupt because of insurgents.

[kallon666]

Its a fuckin shame when this man has been preaching nothing but truth since the 80s and because it upsets the 2 dominate parties he is dubbed a nutjob and gets short changed by the mainstream media. Ron Paul has never been caught in a lie or proven to be a hypocrit and yet we treat that like its blasphemy, like our elected leaders need to be in some kind of corruption.

[aquietguy]

I hope he runs in 2012 because I have had it with the lesser of 2 evils routine.

[bagtek007]

GOD BLESS YOU RON PAUL. truthers from the uk suport you

[haggsbo]

Change! Enjoy your upcomming socialist slave pen