The foreign-policy debate is going where Ron Paul already was "VIDEO"
source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQrwKr_b4Lg&feature=player_embedded
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As I've noted, the 2012 Republican presidential primary will be vastly different from the 2008 race.
Back then Ron paul was roundly derided for endorsing the traditional conservative approach toward foreign policy.
This time around, a lot of the others are going to have to make a choice between conservatism and the liberal internationalism of the so-called "neo" conservatives. This piece on Haley Barbour from The Hill shows that the debate has begun:
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R) may have set the tone for the foreign policy debate in the Republican presidential nominating contest when he questioned the war in Afghanistan and its costs.
Barbour’s comments were quickly met with derision from the neocon wing of the GOP, but some Tea Party-affiliated lawmakers said the governor was taking a strong conservative stand on spending.
The differing reactions illustrate a tough political reality for Republicans in 2012: Even as public opinion increasingly turns against the war in Afghanistan and concern over the deficit intensifies, embracing talk of defense cuts and troop pullouts may still be a bridge too far.
And note the squeals from Bill "My Mommy Was a Commie" Kristol:
Neocons pounced on his statements. Writing in The Weekly Standard, Bill Kristol called Barbour's comments "irresponsible" and accused him of "pandering" to public opinion, suggesting there may be an opening in 2012 for a candidate who questions the direction in Afghanistan and puts defense cuts on the table.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQrwKr_b4Lg&feature=player_embedded
Full Story: http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2011/03/the_trent_toward.html
Back then Ron paul was roundly derided for endorsing the traditional conservative approach toward foreign policy.
This time around, a lot of the others are going to have to make a choice between conservatism and the liberal internationalism of the so-called "neo" conservatives. This piece on Haley Barbour from The Hill shows that the debate has begun:
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R) may have set the tone for the foreign policy debate in the Republican presidential nominating contest when he questioned the war in Afghanistan and its costs.
Barbour’s comments were quickly met with derision from the neocon wing of the GOP, but some Tea Party-affiliated lawmakers said the governor was taking a strong conservative stand on spending.
The differing reactions illustrate a tough political reality for Republicans in 2012: Even as public opinion increasingly turns against the war in Afghanistan and concern over the deficit intensifies, embracing talk of defense cuts and troop pullouts may still be a bridge too far.
And note the squeals from Bill "My Mommy Was a Commie" Kristol:
Neocons pounced on his statements. Writing in The Weekly Standard, Bill Kristol called Barbour's comments "irresponsible" and accused him of "pandering" to public opinion, suggesting there may be an opening in 2012 for a candidate who questions the direction in Afghanistan and puts defense cuts on the table.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQrwKr_b4Lg&feature=player_embedded
Full Story: http://blog.nj.com/njv_paul_mulshine/2011/03/the_trent_toward.html
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