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GreenManalishi
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On January 24 2012 12:01 1Eris1 wrote: Of course they do? Are you saying they shouldn't stand up against the EU and just let themselves get sanctioned? No, not at all. I was agreeing with you, and pointing out that Iran has been pretty clear on why they are threatening closing the straight. | ||
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Kimaker
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On January 24 2012 11:59 Saryph wrote: No, no he doesn't. None of them make that much sense, but if you put aside Iran, Paul probably makes the least amount of sense. Matter of opinion. I don't agree with Paul on certain parts of his policies but as a whole I far prefer them to Obama's or Bush's. He straight up blows the other candidates out of the water in terms of respecting the people. But, I don't really know what I'm against, what's your take then? | ||
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Derez
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GreenManalishi
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On January 24 2012 12:05 Derez wrote: Dear god. They were teaching them foreign languages in schools. We all know how the republicans feel about those that speak french, or chinese. Sweet jesus, I speak those languages! There goes my dream of becoming President of the United States. | ||
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On January 24 2012 12:08 GreenManalishi wrote: Sweet jesus, I speak those languages! There goes my dream of becoming President of the United States. Poor Huntsman  | ||
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Saryph
United States1955 Posts
On January 24 2012 12:05 Kimaker wrote: Matter of opinion. I don't agree with Paul on certain parts of his policies but as a whole I far prefer them to Obama's or Bush's. He straight up blows the other candidates out of the water in terms of respecting the people. But, I don't really know what I'm against, what's your take then? Well there are lots of problems with Ron Paul's beliefs, but concerning foreign policy, leaving all international organizations, such as the UN, and closing all overseas military bases, are not things that will benefit our country. Maybe after the debate I can get a little more in depth about it if you'd like. | ||
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Mohdoo
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SoLaR[i.C]
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Kimaker
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On January 24 2012 12:09 Saryph wrote: Well there are lots of problems with Ron Paul's beliefs, but concerning foreign policy, leaving all international organizations, such as the UN, and closing all overseas military bases, are not things that will benefit our country. Maybe after the debate I can get a little more in depth about it if you'd like. I would argue that leaving international organizations isn't an issue if you're willing to talk in the first place without having the rest of the world nudge you. In the face of willing diplomatic parties the UN becomes moot. Now, if you're taking this from the stance that the United States represents an economic and political empire that should be maintained, that's a whole new can of worms. tl;dr: I'm game. I like talking  | ||
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1Eris1
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wait what? | ||
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Derez
Netherlands6068 Posts
On January 24 2012 12:12 SoLaR[i.C] wrote: Or switch topics... like with this sugar question... It was a ridiculous question anyhow. And did Ron Paul just pander? | ||
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SoLaR[i.C]
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Derez
Netherlands6068 Posts
Oh dear. It's time for values. I'm hiding under my pillow. | ||
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1Eris1
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Mohdoo
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tso
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SoLaR[i.C]
United States2969 Posts
On January 24 2012 12:23 tso wrote: an american on mars.. wtf kinda question is that My only hope is that I live long enough to receive cybernetic organs and live on a Mars colony. | ||
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Derez
Netherlands6068 Posts
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Saryph
United States1955 Posts
On January 24 2012 12:12 Kimaker wrote: I would argue that leaving international organizations isn't an issue if you're willing to talk in the first place without having the rest of the world nudge you. In the face of willing diplomatic parties the UN becomes moot. Now, if you're taking this from the stance that the United States represents an economic and political empire that should be maintained, that's a whole new can of worms. tl;dr: I'm game. I like talking I personally would rather have our country be a part of, especially when we have a leading role in, an international organization that fosters global diplomacy and communication. The body was created to increase the ease with which countries can communicate with each other, and has succeeded at such, and leaving it would more likely than not reverse such progress. I just can't see the benefits of cutting all foreign aid, closing all military bases overseas, and leaving all international organizations and military alliances such as the UN, NATO, the ICC, etc outweighing the losses our country will suffer. I think decisions we've made in the past have hurt our reputation, such as Iraq, but withdrawing our military to our own borders and disbanding it for the most part (in the past Ron Paul has suggested that all we really need to defend ourselves are a few well placed submarines) is not the correct strategy. | ||
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