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In reply to the discussion: An #Occupier said something interesting about Ron Paul... [View all]coalition_unwilling
(14,180 posts)significant point on which Paul breaks with the mainstream of the Repukes: imperialism and militarism. This happens to be a subject where Paul's positions -- if left unexamined critically -- can hold a lot of appeal to the anti-war factions on the left. I know b/c I found myself at one point briefly seduced by the siren-song of Paul's anti-militarism. (Fortunately, my DU brothers and sisters quickly set me straight
However, it made me smile from ear to ear to watch Paul serving Bachmann in last Thursday's debate on the issue of whether Iran should be invaded and whether it was even a threat. Paul fumbled around a bit at first and allowed her to rattle the sabers. But he eventually called her out on how much such a war would cost and his response drew hearty cheers from the audience. Bachmann looked like she wanted to shiv him. It was great!