Mainstream Republican candidate killer question for Politico debate. Comment here
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Simply, Republicans would rather the dollar decreases in value than the USA stops being a world superpower.
Sure, when Ron Paul says the common sense line on Iraq, he'll get a few cheers, and everyone on here will celebrate him; but he'll be preaching to the choir.
Go on the Republican forums and look at the topics where they cover the debate. These are the people we should be targeting and what do we see- massive criticism of him over Iraq; and grudging praise for his stance on the constitution and taxes.
What everyone seems to have done here is pick the question which will make them most happy, not the average undecided GOP voter.
(And despite the question not being about Iraq, thats what all the other candidates will turn it into; and will get all patriotic over it. And Republicans love Patriots.)
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I was hoping this one would make it through
I'd love to see the look on those bastards faces when they find out Reagan understood the concept of blowback of US foreign policy
Its #10 on the most popular at the moment
From the Regan Carter debates 1980 on the subject of Iran MR. REAGAN: The degree of unpopularity of a regime when the choice is total authoritarianism totalitarianism, I should say, in the alternative government, makes one wonder whether you are being helpful to the people. And we've been guilty of that. Because someone didn't meet exactly our standards of human rights, even though they were an ally of ours, instead of trying patiently to persuade them to change their ways, we have, in a number of instances, aided a revolutionary overthrow which results in complete totalitarianism. Is the current US policy towards Pakistan repeating the same mistakes that lead to Islamic theocracy in Iran?
I'd love to see the look on those bastards faces when they find out Reagan understood the concept of blowback of US foreign policy
Its #10 on the most popular at the moment
From the Regan Carter debates 1980 on the subject of Iran MR. REAGAN: The degree of unpopularity of a regime when the choice is total authoritarianism totalitarianism, I should say, in the alternative government, makes one wonder whether you are being helpful to the people. And we've been guilty of that. Because someone didn't meet exactly our standards of human rights, even though they were an ally of ours, instead of trying patiently to persuade them to change their ways, we have, in a number of instances, aided a revolutionary overthrow which results in complete totalitarianism. Is the current US policy towards Pakistan repeating the same mistakes that lead to Islamic theocracy in Iran?
Awesome question. It got my vote
Here you go..
In the Florida debate Senator McCain said "we have american troops all over the world today and nobody complains about it because we are defending freedom. Thats one of the obligations of being the worlds super power."
Do the rest of you agree with Senator McCain and if so, what amount of taxpayer money will you allocate for this obligation?
Do you believe that a majority of American taxpayers also feel this obligation and want to fund the defense of freedoms across the world, while we lose our own.
Its #24 under most popular (at this time) at http://dyn.politico.com/debate/republicans/VoteForQuestion.cfm#
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done
You may be right, I hope you are not.
You obviously agree that our questions need to reach out to non supporters of RP - can you suggest and post some. I will be happy to help get them voted up a I am here.
BTW - I dont agree that the $ will go down if we stop policing the world. It will go up - because we will start dramatically reducing our debt.
Thanks so much. If you can, please help get the word out about this. Getting to #2 is one thing, staying there will be another.
LOL - POST IT! I PROMISE YOU I'll vote for it and get it to the front page!
Hope you voted for our questions.
Thanks.
Two questions
#1 in most popular. (please vote to keep it there)
Q1. "Can you explain exactly what your definition of winning the war on terror (not limited to Iraq) is, when you think we will 'win', what you think it will cost to 'win', and whether you feel the cost today and in the future is and will continue to be major drain on the economy?"
Moderator - please note this is solely intended to be a question about the candidates views on the impact of the war on terror on our economy (and is not meant to be a foreign policy or Iraq question).
Q2 at #18 under most popular
Q2. "In the Florida debate Senator McCain said "we have american troops all over the world today and nobody complains about it because we are defending freedom. Thats one of the obligations of being the worlds super power."
Do the rest of you agree with Senator McCain and if so, what amount of taxpayer money will you allocate for this obligation?
Do you believe that a majority of American taxpayers also feel this obligation and want to fund the defense of freedoms across the world, while we loose our own."
If you agree with RP that its time to bring the troops home I think you will like both of these questions.
THANK YOU!
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What the hell is up with all the NASA questions?!
Thank you so much. We've put in a LOT of effort to craft and push the questions.
The debate is the CNN debate on this wednesday.
If you can, please spread the word about voting for these questions to your friends. They dont even have to be RP supporters to vote for these questions.
Thank you again
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