Supporting the War Instead of the Troops by Ron Paul
Text of Ron Pauls Texas Straight Talk Speech published on antiwar.com March 16
Last week, Congress debated a resolution directing the president to withdraw our troops from Afghanistan no later than the end of this year. The Constitution gives the power to declare war to the Congress, so it is clearly appropriate for Congress to assert its voice on matters of armed conflict. In recent decades, however, Congress has defaulted on this most critical duty, essentially granting successive presidents the unilateral (and clearly unconstitutional) power to begin and end wars at will. This resolution was not expected to pass; however, the ensuing debate and floor vote served some very important purposes.
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http://original.antiwar.com/paul/2010/03/15/supporting-the-w...
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WAR IS A RACKET Ron Paul
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And never forget, “Humans, despite our artistic pretensions, our sophistication and many accomplishments, owe the fact of our existence to a six-inch layer of topsoil and the fact that it rains.”
As Ron Paul says, the Afghan War is an "exercise in futility".
I am making copies of his speech and giving them to all of my friends, especially the liberal ones who used to vocalize their opposition to the war when George Bush was in office, but now are silent.
Thanks for posting Belle!
What a great article
Thanks for sharing this with us. I just wish more people in the country could get to know Dr. Paul and his wisdom. It is so frustrating talking to family and friends and they think I'm nuts. I don't care I would rather die standing for something than be a part of such a evil agenda.
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A "better late than never" bump
My time on the DP has been a little sporadic lately.
I'm sorry I missed this days ago when you posted this, Belle, so here's hoping your thread gets the recognition it deserves this time around!
For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it. - Patrick Henry
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Thank you for posting this.
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