Foreign Policy: How does Ron's foreign policy protect the US from terrorism?

[sdsubball23]

I'm a Ron Paul supporter and I have a question about his foreign policy. I think one of the main reasons we are war at least to a lot of america is to protect us from terrorism. If the terrorism does exist, then how would Ron Paul's non-interventionist policy protect us from terrorism? What if terrorists strike us first after we've pulled out of their lands? This could have a huge cost to us with lives being hurt.

Also is there evidence of a real terrorist threat?

 

[TheViper]

We create the terrorism against us. Period.

 

[CaptUSA]

Terrorism is real. The threat is not as big as imagined or portrayed. You are more likely to be killed by your second lightning strike than by a terrorist. Does anyone advocate giving up all their liberties, wealth, and the lives of their children to stop lightning?

That being said, there are things we can do to minimize terrorism. The first is to be cautious about the actions that incite terrorism. You know, like pissing all over their lands, propping up their dictators, and bombing civilians.


Perhaps that is too long range? For a short term solution, you allow private companies to handle security of airports. You pull back your troops and have them stationed at home.

 

[bluesc]

The real question is: What is war in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia, Syria, and Iran doing to protect us from terrorism?

Most of the 9/11 hijackers were from Saudi Arabia, an unconditional ally of the US.

The terrorists' real target is Israel. As long as the US unconditionally supports Israel and fights her wars for her, the US will be at huge risk. If Israel had to defend itself, the leaders would be very quick to negotiate with their neighbors for a peaceful solution.

Another reason for the terrorist hate towards the US is the US policy of protecting dictators like Sadam, Mubarak and Gaddafi. Look what happened to them.

 

[Gary4Liberty]

Ron Paul would prevent terrorism by not provoking it. And before someone chimes in that Im justifying what the teorrists have done, I am not. Example. You go to a busy night club on a friday night by yourself and order a drink. You pay for the drink and put your wallet on the bar. You leave your wallet on the bar and walk over to the restroom. When you return your wallet is gone. SOmeone has stolen your wallet. That you left it un attended does not justify someone stealing it but it certainly lays the blame squarely on your own damn fault for being an ass clown and leaving your wallet unattended on the bar. Its still wrong to steal, but its your fault and your fault only for losing your wallet.

So when we go to other countries with other culture and set up bases and provoke everyone, then enforce sanctions and rules on them because we dont like their culture or religion b ecause they arent even mentally or biologically ready to come out of the stone age yet we cant be surprised when they try to lash out any way they can. Who the hell do we think we are?! I used to justify all our actions over there and all the killing and mutilation that happens in the name of spreading democracy so the can become just as f$*#ed up as we are but I dont see it that way anymore. We did provoke them and thats the truth. Our foreign policy caused this problem This is not the way the founding fathers set up america to be. Our foreign policy is HIGHLY against the constitution. What we have done over there is HIGHLY UN american and we suffer the consequences now. America has forgotten we are all about Liberty and Freedom yet we go to other countries and impose OUR will on them. False.

 

[RonPaulMyPresident]

The best way to stop terrorism is to have a strong defense and a strong national security. How the hell did a bunch of men board a plane with knives and box cutters is beyond belief.

 

[CaptUSA]

the US will be at huge risk.

Really HUGE risk?

Around 3000 people died in the 911 attacks. While that's bad, let's put it in context. Around that same number die each year in house fires. Around that same number of non-smokers die from lung cancer each year. Around that same number die from car accidents just in Great Brittain each year.

And those are EVERY year! The death rate from terrorism is like a 1/4 of what it is from lightning strikes and you are twice as likely to be killed by a shark than by a terrorist. Look, I don't want to minimize the horror we feel, but to call it a "huge" threat is playing right into the hands of those that would like to capitalize on the fears.

 

[TheViper]

The best way to stop terrorism is to have a strong defense and a strong national security. How the hell did a bunch of men board a plane with knives and box cutters is beyond belief.

Because the government didn't leave security up to the airliners and airports themselves. That's how.

 

[TexAg09]

It's a weird way of thinking about it, but this is just my personal views. 9/11 was a tragedy and yes, that was a terrorist attack. America is using that to justify all of this war and "fighting against terrorism". Unfortunately, we're just killing each other and not really progressing towards any goals of a better tomorrow. Terrorism is not a person, but rather a concept. As long as people can think, there will be terrorism. Has anyone died in the U.S. from a terrorist attack since 9/11? More people die from disease and famine than terrorism. I would gladly take the chances of a few dying from terrorism than letting millions absolutely die from living in poverty. We could have positively changed this world with the amount of money we spend on war, all in the name of "fighting terrorism".

I'm not scared of terrorism. I'm scared of losing my freedom and the role of America being a leader to look up to. (yes, we probably lost that already, but I'm trying to be positive)

 

[CaptUSA]

Ron Paul would prevent terrorism by not provoking it. And before someone chimes in that Im justifying what the teorrists have done, I am not. Example. You go to a busy night club on a friday night by yourself and order a drink. You pay for the drink and put your wallet on the bar. You leave your wallet on the bar and walk over to the restroom. When you return your wallet is gone. SOmeone has stolen your wallet. That you left it un attended does not justify someone stealing it but it certainly lays the blame squarely on your own damn fault for being an ass clown and leaving your wallet unattended on the bar. Its still wrong to steal, but its your fault and your fault only for losing your wallet.

Good analogy. I use this one: It's like you letting your dog (politicians) keep digging up your neighbor's rose bushes. He tells you to stop, but you blow him off. Then he calls the cops and they arrest HIM for bugging you. Then he gets a gun and kills you. Who is at fault? Obviously, him. But you could have prevented it by neutering your dog.

 

[evadmurd]

Nothing protects us from terrorism. Thus the word root word: 'terror'.

 

[Gary4Liberty]

It's a weird way of thinking about it, but this is just my personal views. 9/11 was a tragedy and yes, that was a terrorist attack. America is using that to justify all of this war and "fighting against terrorism". Unfortunately, we're just killing each other and not really progressing towards any goals of a better tomorrow. Terrorism is not a person, but rather a concept. As long as people can think, there will be terrorism. Has anyone died in the U.S. from a terrorist attack since 9/11? More people die from disease and famine than terrorism. I would gladly take the chances of a few dying from terrorism than letting millions absolutely die from living in poverty. We could have positively changed this world with the amount of money we spend on war, all in the name of "fighting terrorism".

I'm not scared of terrorism. I'm scared of losing my freedom and the role of America being a leader to look up to. (yes, we probably lost that already, but I'm trying to be positive)

as ive said before. The attack on 911 was a total succes and the towers falling was the least of the damage they did. The real damage is all the liberty they caused the government to take away from us and all the dead and injuries from the war, all the debt trillions and trillions of debt that we had to borrow from china. Yes the guys with the box cutters did all this because we had people ini office that used the opportunity as an excuse to do what they wanted to all along. The real enemy is among us and is much much more dangerous than the pissed off guys with the box cutters and the funny hats.

 

[RonRules]

"How does Ron's foreign policy protect the US from terrorism?"

Maybe by being nice to people, doing trade with them, student exchanges and puppy videos.

 

[Gary4Liberty]

Good analogy. I use this one: It's like you letting your dog (politicians) keep digging up your neighbor's rose bushes. He tells you to stop, but you blow him off. Then he calls the cops and they arrest HIM for bugging you. Then he gets a gun and kills you. Who is at fault? Obviously, him. But you could have prevented it by neutering your dog.

yes exactly. but i disagree it is the guy with dogs fault. However it does not justify killing the guy with the dog. That is still murder and still wrong but it could have been prevented.

 

[RonPaulMyPresident]

I'm a Ron Paul supporter and I have a question about his foreign policy. I think one of the main reasons we are war at least to a lot of america is to protect us from terrorism. If the terrorism does exist, then how would Ron Paul's non-interventionist policy protect us from terrorism? What if terrorists strike us first after we've pulled out of their lands? This could have a huge cost to us with lives being hurt.

Also is there evidence of a real terrorist threat?

There is no reason for us to be in Afghanistan, the poorest most backwards nation on earth with no gas or oil.

Osama Bin Laden is dead, Al Qaeda is weaker than ever, and we are just making the local Afghans angry by being there. Its hard to believe that we are spending trillions of dollars on a dusty stone age country like Afghanistan. They don't want us there to build their nation so just leave them. None of the 9/11 terrorists were Afghans. Let Afghans live in the 7th century, they prefer it over us building their nation.

 

[CaptUSA]

yes exactly. but i disagree it is the guy with dogs fault. However it does not justify killing the guy with the dog. That is still murder and still wrong but it could have been prevented.

Yeah, perhaps I wasn't clear. The neighbor is at fault for killing you. But you could have prevented it.

 

[soulcyon]

We create the terrorism against us. Period.

Holy crap, I've never seen that video even though its pretty old. Thanks for the link, I'm bout to convert a couple hundred Facebook friends

 

[thoughtomator]

We'd actually get control of our border back from the drug cartels

don't need to fire too many shots to do it, either - ending drug war cuts their money supply and the raison d'etre of their business

 

[sdsubball23]

do you all have any sources to backup your claims? I'm trying to do research on this subject so that I can be well-informed of whatever the truth is.

 

[bluesc]

do you all have any sources to backup your claims?

Do you see "women in the workplace" listed here?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motives_for_the_September_11_attacks

And some videos from the former head of the CIA Bin Laden unit and advisor to three US Presidents on the Middle East and Terrorism.



And here he is endorsing Ron Paul's foreign policy: