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Rick Perry Says Foreign Aid In His Administration Would Start At Zero, Even For Israel

Rick Perry Says Foreign Aid Would Start At Zero, Even For Israel

Republican candidates for president on the debate stage in South Carolina Saturday agreed that addressing the out-of-control national debt is essential for national security. At one point Texas Governor Rick Perry spoke of how his administration would grant foreign aid, with every country starting at “zero dollars:”

When asked by a Twitter user how this policy would apply to Israel, Perry responded that like every country, Israel would start at zero.

“Obviously Israel is a special ally and my bet is we would be funding them at some substantial level,” said Perry. “But it makes sense for everyone to come in at zero and make your case.”

Perry and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich suggested that the United States ought to reconsider its foreign aid to Pakistan.

“They don’t deserve our foreign aid because they’re not being honest with us,” Perry said.

Perry’s idea was opposed by Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum. Bachmann said, “I would reduce foreign aid to many, many countries, but there’s a problem because Pakistan has a nuclear weapon.“ Santorum suggested that Pakistan ”must be a friend of the United States” for the same reason.

“It‘s time for us as a country to say no to foreign aid to countries that don’t support the United States of America,” said Perry at the CBS/National Journal GOP Debate.

For the 2012 fiscal year President Obama requested $50.8 billion for foreign aid.

Comments (146)

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  • mikee1
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:42am

    Great Idea, Perry. Broke people cannot be that charitable. China owns you now. Let them do it. They get something back for it.

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  • hogtrashhd
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:41am

    I am not afraid to say I don’tt know what to do with the corrupt foreign aid mess.. I think a person would need inside info as to why we have sunk trillions in this mess to avail… something is wrong I’m not sure what.. oversight is needed it seems . that‘s what these corrupt politicians don’t want.. it would take vats and vats of disinfectant to clean the crapweasals out to see where the bucks are actually going..

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    • AmazingGrace8
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:16pm

      Agree with your comments. There have been so many cooks in the kitchen creating a batch of either soup or nuts and not following the basic receipe, THE CONSTITUTION OF AMERICA !!!

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  • barber2
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:20am

    The New York Times, which has already trashed most of the other Republican candidates, today has a front page article entitled, “After Romney Deal, Profits Then Lay Offs.” Guess it‘s Mitt’s turn to walk to the pillory. The Left MSM is on the Obama Campaign Train… Target Practice…Character Assassination…Dredging up the past.. Step right up, folks, WHO’S NEXT ???

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  • PoliticalJunkieToo
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:17am

    I agree with Rick Perry.

    I would go further. NOT ONE DIME IN FOREIGN AID FOR ANY REASON UNTIL OUR DEBT IS PAID OFF.

    Israel citzens have been put to death by our coutnry for spying and while I support their reason to exist, Israel like any acoutnry PUTS THEIR INTEREST FIRST – not ours.

    I am TIRED of foreign aid either DIRECTLY or INDIRECTLY (though the IMF) feeding, re-building, rushing to help in disasters and to help build another countries defense WHEN WE ARE BORROWING EVERY CENT FROM CHINA and expecting our children to pay for it.

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    • PoliticalJunkieToo
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:20am

      USA taxpayers gave $100,000 BILLION to the IMF and THAT MONEY WENT TO BAIL OUT GREECE whose people get to retire at 55 years of age with a nice government pension

      ……

      WHILE our Dollar is BEING DEVALUED by all the printing of money to give away forcing us to work longer to pay for things AND our 401′s gutted AND our RETIREMENT AGE is going to go up 67 years of age.

      Why are USA citazens working until 67 years of age to help Greeks retire at 55 years?????

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    • c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:12pm

      How did any of are Forefathers ever survive before all these rules and regulations? It was not long ago that the government did not tell you how to live your life and protect you from yourself. Its bad enough at the local and state level, you want to have the federal government join in? How are you to control that? Does the Constitution mean anything? You come up, with what if a drug addict going over state lines and starting a War? Love the way everyone and everything you dont agree with is stupid. You think of yourself as smarter then everyone around you and thats why you and your kind like to tell people how to live. Your just another elitest. Oh I will be sure to buckel up its the law.

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    • c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:24pm

      opps wrong place. I feel like Perry

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  • c0mm0nsense
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:16am

    Theses Candidates are all sounding like Ron Paul “DittoHeads”

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:29am

      How so?
      Ron Paul is a nutbag imo. Everything seems black or white to him.

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    • KidCharlemagne
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:31am

      Amazing, isn’t it?… (LOL)

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    • KidCharlemagne
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:38am

      Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:29am

      How so?
      Ron Paul is a nutbag imo. Everything seems black or white to him.
      ================================================================

      That’s right!

      United States Constitution
      http://www.usconstitution.net/const.html

      The U.S. Constitution makes EVERYTHING a binary decision……it’s either constitutional……or its NOT!

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:53am

      KidCharlemagne
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:38am
      ______________________________________

      You’re showing the thought process I was referring to.
      In my opinion , its the simplistic black/white value system that borders on the naive.

      In your world, is it Constitutional a drivers license to drive?
      Is selling drugs a Constitutional right for all to exercise?
      Can I just call myself a doctor and start taking in clients?………the list could go on forever.

      Ron Paul is a flake..a nice, well meaning flake, but still a flake.

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    • KidCharlemagne
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:09am

      Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:53am
      You’re showing the thought process I was referring to.
      In my opinion , its the simplistic black/white value system that borders on the naive.

      In your world, is it Constitutional a drivers license to drive?
      (10TH AMENDMENT)

      Is selling drugs a Constitutional right for all to exercise?
      (10TH AMENDMENT)

      Can I just call myself a doctor and start taking in clients?………the list could go on forever.
      (10TH AMENDMENT)

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    • c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:10am

      Itchee, Thats all nice, but those are all state issues and that has to do with the Constitution how? Or are you sayiing you want Washington regulation those things. Are you a Lib?

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:33am

      KidCharlemagne
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:09am

      (10TH AMENDMENT)…rinse and repeat.
      ____________________________________________

      And when those people leave the state and cause drug problems in a neighboring state. can one state declare war on another?..
      Can a state..under the 10th ..sell hand grenades? etc.

      I’m a firm believer in the 10th…..in the real world and not an absolutist mini kingdom kinda way.

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:44am

      c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:10am

      Itchee, Thats all nice, but those are all state issues and that has to do with the Constitution how? Or are you sayiing you want Washington regulation those things.
      ________________________________________________________

      No. I’m saying that the absolutist preachings along the lines of a Ron Paul are similar to the “Return to the Earthers” mentality.
      At this stage of the game it is simply idiotic to think that everything “Not Strictly Constitutional” be deconstructed and we all start over at square one. It’s just dumb.
      That said, I’m going to guess that the Constitutional purists actually have little understanding of the process involved with claiming that some position is either Constitutional or not…they simply interpret it to mean what they want it to mean.

      Are you a Libertarian? Libertarians seem to make sense to a point…and then go completely off the rails of reality and bitterly cling to their own fundamentalist views imo.

      Do you think it is feasible to dismantle the system and rebuild it at this point? If so, how would that be done?

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    • KidCharlemagne
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:09pm

      Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:33am
      And when those people leave the state and cause drug problems in a neighboring state. can one state declare war on another?..
      ===============================================================

      Give it up, Itchee:

      “The second section bans the importation of alcohol in violation of state or territorial law. This has been interpreted to give states essentially absolute control over alcoholic beverages, and many U.S. states still remained “dry” (with state prohibition of alcohol) long after its ratification. Mississippi was the last, remaining dry until 1966; Kansas continued to prohibit public bars until 1987. Many states now delegate the authority over alcohol granted to them by this Amendment to their municipalities or counties (or both), which has led to many lawsuits over First Amendment rights when local governments have tried to revoke liquor licenses.”
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-first_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution

      You didn’t see any States declaring war on one another after Budweiser became legal once again, did you?

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    • c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:22pm

      How did any of are Forefathers ever survive before all these rules and regulations? It was not long ago that the government did not tell you how to live your life and protect you from yourself. Its bad enough at the local and state level, you want to have the federal government join in? How are you to control that? Does the Constitution mean anything? You come up, with what if a drug addict going over state lines and starting a War? Love the way everyone and everything you dont agree with is stupid. You think of yourself as smarter then everyone around you and thats why you and your kind like to tell people how to live. Your just another elitest. Oh I will be sure to buckel up its the law.

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:29pm

      KidCharlemagne
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:09pm

      You didn’t see any States declaring war on one another after Budweiser became legal once again, did you?
      ___________________________________________

      Good point.

      That said, it still doesn’t not challenge my main point of the idiocy of a return to strict Constitutionalism.

      Think you have a firm grasp of the process? Good. Explain how you would go about dismantling the existing system and replacing it with YOUR interpretation of what the Constitution does and does not allow.
      Please think express your process in terms of reality as it exists in the observable world today.

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    • YepImaConservative
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:32pm

      >ITCHEE. You are now part of the “circle jerk” called… debating with a Ron Paul follower. You are best to make your views known and then move on from the ensuing caterwauling and try not to engage TOO much. You could be here all day, lol.

      It all boils down to one or maybe two things with a Libertarian or Paul supporter when you take away all the self-important/self-righteousness that they bring to any debate.

      The bottom line (and I don’t want to be too simplistic here, but will, for sake of argument) and most important for many libertarians is that they simply want their various ‘pleasures,’ be it consumption of porn, alcohol (and drive while under the influence) drugs, sex, or gold… lol… they don’t want anyone denying them their right to get all they can. Of course whether we have a right to such things as porn (as an example) is another matter. But for many Ron Paul followers and libertarians, talk of freedom of speech say, or other red herrings (free markets etc.) are used to justify a life of self-indulgence and hedonism.

      Well there ya’ have it…. lol.

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    • c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:37pm

      Oh Yes, Call names and move on.

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:48pm

      c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:22pm
      _______________________________________

      Waaaay too many strawmen in that post.
      Try again and please answer the question I’ve asked several times of you and KidC.
      Thanks.

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:51pm

      YepImaConservative
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:32pm
      That is probably sound advice… Just trying to get a handle on how the mind of a fundamentalist works. The informant could be applied to other fundamentalist mind set advocates. The OWS people for one..cults..religious zealots etc.

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:08pm

      YepImaConservative, you can’t legislate morality.
      That’s the fundamental misunderstanding you hold.

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    • YepImaConservative
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:11pm

      >ITCHEE. It’s like talking to a Liberal except they are just a tad more “thrifty.” Nothing wrong with sound economics, commerce and trade though… but that’s about as Conservative as a Ron Paul supporter gets… then it’s right off into Liberal Land for the most part. I can see you’re not to be swayed by the sweet talk of Freedom and Liberty by a Ron Paul supporter… good for you!!

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    • jb.kibs
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:34pm

      YEPIMA‘SOCALLED’CONSERVATIVE,
      “I can see you’re not to be swayed by the sweet talk of Freedom and Liberty by a Ron Paul supporter… good for you!!”

      Really? LOL. stupid freedom and liberty…

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:45pm

      YepImaConservative
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:11pm

      >ITCHEE. It’s like talking to a Liberal except they are just a tad more “thrifty.”
      __________________________________________________________

      I’ve noticed that with many interactions with Libertarians.
      Scratch a Libertarian and you find a flaming Liberal 9 out of 10 times. They seem to be economically honest liberals for the most part. Liberals like to lie about their love of money.

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    • YepImaConservative
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:46pm

      “…you can’t legislate morality.”

      Like I said…. like talking to a Liberal.

      What’s in your heart VECH? Your response tells me that hang on the side of immoralty and that’s why that would be important to you as a singular topic. I could list all the things that I… and I’m sure… MOST Conservative Americans (excluding Liberals) would consider immoral. I would wonder what desire (or active participation) of your’s would be on that list… hmmmm.

      But hey, you’re a Conservative right? Lmao!

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:57pm

      Vechorik
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:08pm

      YepImaConservative, you can’t legislate morality.
      ___________________________________________

      Thats a strawman.
      Google it.

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    • YepImaConservative
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:13pm

      >JB. My well rounded Conservative idea of Freedom and Liberty is probably just a wee bit different from your Thrifty-Liberal chaotic, or at best… Quasi-Conservative viewpoints I would guess… lol.

      But you hang with the Paul… and everything in the world will be okay under another 4 years of Obama. K? You will be voting for Obama, er, writing in Paul right? Lmao!

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    • WAKEUPUSA2012
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:46pm

      Lord help us

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 3:33pm

      Don’t even waste your time replying to “Yep” because “Yep” was exposed as a progressive troll. “Yep” believes Government needs to regulate business and that private property really is not private. “Yep” thinks we all need to get Government permission before we do anything with our own property. “Yep” is just a sad progressive troll who only speaks hate. “Yep” has 3 screen names as well. “Yep’s” writings are proof of it. 

      Have a great day! 

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  • LogicRules
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 8:00am

    Not good Perry. You just lost my vote. Well actually you never had it. Michele Bachmann has my support. Michele is the only candidate with a true heart. The rest will disappoint in the long run.

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    • YepImaConservative
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:23am

      He’s trying to appeal to the non-Republican carpet b’ging “write-in” voters… if you get my drift… lol.

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    • c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:19am

      Or all the candidates are talking like Ron Paul, so when there are only 2 left…….well you fill it in from here. I will give you a hint. You will have a choice between Paul and Mitt. Happy voting

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    • AmazingGrace8
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:42pm

      She had my vote when she informed us about the news of Obama taking millions of dollars from medicare to give to Obama care. She is a no nonsense woman and would be good for this country. The rest of the world would not give her credit for anything positive because of our current media. Me as a female, she is the first woman that gets my full support to be elected as president. She as president and Palin as VP would be an ideal setup for this country to move forward with 4 iron fists, (2 of the fists that can shoot, dress and feed her family) impresses me. Don’t ever underestimate the power of some women. I love this quote from a powerful female leader, Margaret Thatcher, “The facts of life are conservative”.

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    • jb.kibs
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:38pm

      those who are willing to trade freedom for security deserve neither.

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    • WAKEUPUSA2012
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:50pm

      If you like the same old republicans, like Bachman and you get another Bush

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  • lukerw
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 7:26am

    Dig that hole… you ChuckleHead!

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    • techengineer11
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:12am

      Obviously we need an Israel first President of the US or we are doomed!!!

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  • rickroland
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 7:19am

    Mr. Perry’s bid to try and win the nomination was over months ago, his recent debate performance (as bad as it was) really didn’t matter at all.

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    • K17CHELA
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:31pm

      Rick Perry presided over one of the best economies in the nation for ten years, he has dealt with Hurricanes,droughts wildfires idiot Democrats, border insurgency and an Emperor in the White House.
      Our economy has a massive migration from 49 states. He would be a better President in his sleep than
      90% percent of the current choices. Too bad alot of conservatives will have to vomit first before voting for Romney because they would rather pontificate that stop being so shallow

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  • CulpepperJosh1638
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 7:01am

    Why the hell are you RINO’s so set on aid to israel? the pm himself admitted there is no need to nation build there, so get over it, we will help them in their darkest hours. Dont worry about that, but we could be saving billions on not aiding nations that dont need us anymore, think about it WW2 and the Cold War arent around anymore.

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    • louise
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 8:07am

      You will like this from Drudge this morning

      http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/israel/8886543/Israel-refuses-to-tell-US-its-Iran-intentions.html

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    • We are Americans
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:37am

      @Louise good link. It’s good to see Israeli
      will take our weapons and money but won’t
      let us know if and when they attack Iran.
      Looks like they want it both ways too.
      I can understand it is their country and they
      want to protect it but to leave your only friend
      in the dark isn’t from my perspective being
      a good partner.

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    • Mtroom
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:14pm

      @ weareamericans

      Kinda tough for them right now…The big “O” isn’t there with any support ..It would be like telling the other team which plays you are going to run and when…Israel’s backed into a corner right now…It’s only a matter of time before that dog bites….As far as this aid stuff goes, we have to take a good look at where the money is going….We give aid to many that don’t need it, but to make them friends of ours..I learned early on that you can’t buy friends…It never works…I don’t have a solution but changes need to be made and accountability for what the money is used for needs to be addressed.

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:12pm

      I don’t blame Israel for not telling the US their business….it‘s Israel’s business!
      Last time Israel wanted to use force, the US CONGRESS SAID NO!
      Ron Paul voted YES, saying we should no control Israel — that Israel should be free to do what they want.

      I‘m glad Israel isn’t making the same mistake (asking the US approval). Israel learned better.
      Wish the US citizens would learn.

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    • louise
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:09pm

      We are Americans;
      The only reason I posted that link was because I agree with Bibi about keeping Obama in the dark about their plans regarding Iran. I would not trust Obama either. Most in this country don’t.

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    • We are Americans
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:46pm

      Well if you trust Israeli more than your own
      country then I‘m sure they’ll be happy to
      have you. If you want to be dragged into
      WW3 by Israeli with no communication beforehand
      than good for you. I say support Israeli but your
      allegiance should be to your own country first.
      Our country has supported Israeli in the UN consistently
      Your lack if support for your own country is appalling.

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    • louise
      Posted on November 14, 2011 at 6:15am

      Weareamericans, We have tied the hands of the Israelis. does a good friend say ‘don’t do what needs to be done’?
      Israel is a sovereign nation with the strongest military in the mid east. She does not need our permission to take care of business. She is capable of making her own decisions…and Bibi is doing exactly that. Why? Because he knows that Obama will not come to his aid. He knows that Obama will lend a hand to the so-called Arab Spring and the rise of the muslin brotherhood, but he will not help Israel. That is not the way to be a trusted ally.
      I trust Bibi more than my own president.

      Yes there is a war on the horizon. It is prophesied in scripture and it will happen. It will take place in the Mid East and God will bring the nations to Israel’s doorstep. In the meantime there will (and has always been) wars and rumours of wars. In the big picture, this is a spiritual war that began in Genesis, and it is manifested here in the natural. Mankind has been witnessing the manifestation of this spiritual war since Cain slew Able.
      Why is this happening? Christians know why. This is for the unbeliever who mocks God. God will bring all of this to completion so that they (the nations and unbelievers) will know Him.
      Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!

      Where the Spirit of the LORD is, there is liberty

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  • searching for the Truth
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 6:59am

    Yeah. I know. Yet, Israel is my Fortress.

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  • Founding Dad
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 6:16am

    I agree with Governor Perry. And then if a foreign Country wants aid, the first question becomes “what are you going to do for us?” Help MUST be a two-way street.

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    • starman70
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 8:55am

      Israel has one of the most effective spy networks in the Arab world. They make our CIA lok like amateurs. Israel supplies us comtinually with information as to what’s going on in the Middle East. You and I really don’t see the vast majority of that information. It is kept top secret in the U.S. government files.

      We must keep on aiding our best and basically our only true ally in ihe Middle east. If anything, we should cut aid to countries whose leadership is anti-american and who would stab us in the back in a heartbeat.

      Keep in mind GOD’s words about Israel: ” I will bless those who bless you and I will curse those who curse you.” Rick is off base and the throw out is coming.

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  • 4truthofit
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 6:13am

    I just remembered why I don’t come to the blaze comment section
    Too much anger, fear, and hate
    Too many accusations that are untrue
    Too bad those of you that are slandering a good a decent man cannot even hear what he is saying.
    It amazes me when in the most important election probably in our history people are acting like this, Pick your candidate for your reasons, support them with all you have, stand with them through all the bumps and derails of this caustic process and thoughtfully discuss other candidates in an intelligent and respectful discourse. Thereby we can call ourselves good and honest Americans! America will be better for it, and so will this election.

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    • jhaydeng
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 7:07am

      Nah Nah Nah Nah Hey Hey Hey Goodbye!

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    • mbrat42
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:17pm

      4truthofit:
      I totally agree. I assumed (yes I know what it means to assume) the people here would listen closely, do their research, and make informed decisions. Apparently I was wrong, the comment section here is no better than any liberal comment section. And frankly, some of the reporting is no better. There seems to be a narrative playing out that Rick Perry said he would cut off aid to Israel. hHe said no such thing, what I get from what he said is that he is saying all foreign aid starts at 0 and from there we would determine who would get it based on their need and loyalty to the US. He’s saying we should not be giving foreign aid to countries that are our enemies or who are our allies but do not need the aid.

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  • burnteye86
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 6:11am

    Santorum suggested that Pakistan ”must be a friend of the United States” (because they have a nuclear weapon). Does that mean we have to be friends with Russia too? Possibly with Iran when they get one? Why? Why would we want to be friends with a Country just because they have a nuke? Fear?

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  • BehindBlueEyes
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:01am

    Someone should tell Mr. Perry he has a zero chance of having an administration.
    But yes he’s right about foreign aide, its a joke. Another form of money laundering and buying influence. I suspect most aide goes into the pockets of leaders of the countries receiving the funds and some may even find it’s way back to someone in Washington.

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    • yougottabekidding
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:29am

      One point you missed! We are what $15 trillion in debt, ( I was going to use zeros but my computer locks up if I try to put that many zeros in a row)(to bad the USSA does not), anyway!

      We are borrowing money to give money away to other countries. Give it away is the proper use of the term.
      Why would we give Brazil 14 billion to develope their oil so we will be their biggest customer, while shutting down oil in the U.S.A, laying off thousands of oil workers and increasing the cost of energy on all fronts.( do you think Brazil is going to care more about the envirment then we do. Have you seen their shanty towns))
      That includes funding companies that are broke and are going broke with undeveloped concepts that do not work. And, I might add, that are structured so friends make money when it does go under and we again pay for it.

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    • yougottabekidding
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 6:32am

      From what I’ve seen.
      The Germany Army has 76,000 people. We have 50,000 personnel in Germany.

      ?

      Are they paying us to protect them?

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    • PoliticalJunkieToo
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:23am

      One point you missed! We are what $15 trillion in debt
      __________
      EXACTLY.

      NO MORE FOREIGN AID FOR ANY REASON UNTIL OUR DEBT IS PAID OFF. Yes, I am shouting but the people who want to give away BILLIONS of money we borrowed from China are as stupid as the people who think it is OK that a coach didn’t call 911 or tell child protective services about a child rape.

      It is MORALLY WRONG to not report that child rape.
      It is MORALLY WRONG to borrow money to give to other countries in aid and stick out children with the bill.

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  • Crakaveli
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 4:36am

    He’s listening to Ron Paul. Good for him.

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:36am

      When did Paul change his stance on foreign aid?

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:15pm

      I don’t understand your question. Rick Perry stated Ron Paul’s stance on foreign aid. End all – - go from there.

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:50pm

      Vechorik
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:15pm
      ____________________________________________

      I understood RPs stance on foreign aid to be..No.. Unconstitutional.

      Perry’s stance is obviously different based on his answer to the question.

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  • Okie from Muskogee
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 3:33am

    Let’s get the facts straight….Rick Perry, Mitt Romney, and Newt all suggested starting foreign aid at zero for everyone. The idea of this came from RON PAUL…….Why? Because RON PAUL is right and has been right since he started saying it years ago!!!! Because sane American people are screaming STOP SENDING FOREIGN AID!!!! We have sent foreign aid for decades and was good has it done us? None!!!

    So, 

    1st, Ron Paul – Cut all foreign aid

    Now
    2nd, Rick Perry – Cut all foreign aid
    3rd, Mitt Romney – Cut all foreign aid
    4th, Newt Gingrich – Cut all foreign aid

    Michelle Bachmann – keep sending aid including Pakistan
    Rick Santurom – Keep sending aid including Pakistan

    Cain – who knows??? He will do as he’s told….

    Why would Americans want to send their hard earned tax money to any foreign country? Especially to countries who do not like us? That is plain out STUPID….

    Rick Santorum said the aid sent requires the country receiving it to buy US military equipment. Why would you want hostile Pakistan buying US military equipment? How stupid is that……

    P.S. To all the Beck listeners, Beck would cut aid to Israel as well. Said so on one of his last last tv show on fox when he had the Israeli rep on. Put that in your Neo-con pipe and smoke it!!! 

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    • louise
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 6:59am

      great comments Okie.

      As we watched this last night, both my husband and I laughed when Perry tried to pass off the “zero foreign aid” comment as an original thought!

      Newt is also trying to wrap himself in the flag to garner support from the hi-jacked tea party. And I see the hi-jacked tea party supporting him. He is a great talker. He can talk circles around the best of them. That was one quality Americans like about Obama in the beginning….he was a great debater. Well, where has that led us…? Great oratory does not always = great leadership.

      I see the disturbing trend of Americans and a lot of Blazers falling for Newt because of his debating skill. We cannot afford another 4 years of the same shoddy leadership.
      Folks don’t be fooled again. It is very simple. Just compare the candidates words/voting record with the Constitution. There is no waffling there. It will become crystal clear who will lead constitutionally, and who will not.

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    • KTsayz
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 8:54am

      So right. Perry is stealing Ron Paul’s platform. ‘End the Fed’ ‘No more foreign aid’ ‘cut cabinet departments’ But he has to do something because all his ‘original’ ideas are heinous – give little girls Gardisil so they may end up dead, open borders so illegal kiddies can get free schooling and those in Texas for awhile can get in-state tution, build that NAFTA highway cuz we want the North American Union to happen.

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    • We are Americans
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:02am

      Imagine if anyone in the current administration
      suggested pulling aid from Israel. You can’t
      support Israeli on one hand and then in the
      next support pulling their aid. Isn’t what Perry
      said a liberal concept? My heads gonna explode.
      You can’t have it both ways.

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    • liberalisrunamuckus
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:33am

      yea Paul,another career politician, that should fix things. Good grief

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:39am

      Spin.

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    • c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:19am

      How can you Serve your Country and Deliver over 4000 Babies and still be a Career Politician?

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:49am

      c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:19am

      How can you Serve your Country and Deliver over 4000 Babies and still be a Career Politician?
      __________________________________________________

      Non sequitur.
      Connect the dots.
      Thanks.

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:04pm

      @Itchee

      No spin, just truth…..Truth may elude you but for those of us who think for ourselves, it does not. 

      Louise

      Newt is a fake. The man proposed mandated healthcare and people like him!? It’s called insanity. Those smooth talkers are the ones you do not want in office because the only thing a smooth talker is good at is manipulation. Newt has as many flip flops as Romney and Newt believes our Government is out dated. 100% phony! It is sad to see so many fellow Americans be herded like cattle and that is what’s happening. It’s sad to see so many Americans not gravitate towards truth but to double tongue speak….Hope your day is great! 

      @KtSayz

      Just wanted to say thanks for posting that info on Newt on the other article. Good stuff and appreciated much. Many candidates are slowly gravitating towards Paul’s ideals because Paul has more support then any other candidate. They figure if they adopt a few of his ideas they will steal his voters. Will not happen. Stay safe!!! 

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:53pm

      Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 3:33am

      Let’s get the facts straight….Rick Perry, Mitt Romney, and Newt all suggested starting foreign aid at zero for everyone.

      ++++++++++++++++
      Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 5:04pm

      @Itchee

      No spin, just truth…..T
      ______________________________________

      Do you Paulatrons think people aren’t paying attention?………….but maybe I’m not understanding your claim.
      Are you claiming that RPs position is a sort of sliding scale of foreign aid, starting at zero? Because that is what Perry indicated and what Newt backed up.
      I believe RPs position is ZERO foreign aid on the grounds that it is unconstitutional.

      Seriously..do Ronatrons just wing it and hope no one notices?

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 8:07pm

      @Itchee 

      Correct, you do not understand so I’ll speak at your level hopefully so you might be able to comprehend. Sorry for speaking above your comprehension. 

      All 3, Newt, Romney, Perry were for foreign aid without limitation for quite sometime. Agreed? If not I’ll provide the quotes. 

      Suddenly, those positions changed to foreign aid needs to start at zero. Zero means no foreign aid, nothing, zilch, notta. They changed their message on foreign aid. Agreed? 

      Ron Paul has said for years, cut all foreign aid and that message has resonated with many many many across the spectrum throughout the USA. Agreed? This too can be shown if not. 

      The 3 posers mentioned above, seeing how well Ron’s message of STOP THE FOREIGN AID resonated, tried to hijack Ron’s message: All foreign aid will be ZERO until proven needed and deemed ok by the president. 

      Most only hear, zero foreign aid and not the minor detail at the end. Most hear Zero and associate it with foreign aid is stopped. Wow, that‘s the same as Ron’s message. 

      Seriously, are you that pathetic you do not to see this to be true? How sad for you. 

      P.S. Next time at least be original in the names and insults you try to use. By copying all the others you simply demonstrate you can’t think for yourself. How sad for you again. You are a follower, not a leader! Take care! 

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  • MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:48am

    Reading the other comments here, (I’ve been a blaze reader,
    and sometimes poster since day one) I’ve read and respected the
    The intelligence and thought you put into your comments. But lately
    Many are sounding like a bunch of NWO shills. We have the knowledge
    And resources to be free of the global economy, this nation
    Must rely upon it’s own people to survive.
    Well, I said my piece. Now feel free to attack my positions.

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    • KTsayz
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:02am

      I think you’re safe from a trouncing on this thread. Seems most of us commenting are Paul supporters.
      Though you’re correct about the NWO shills. They’re now flip flopping from Cain to Newt. Newt!!! Can you believe it? They‘re taken in by his ’debating skills’. Never mind his record or true intent, it’s all about taking on Obeyme in the debates. Vey sad, indeed.

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 10:45am

      KTsayz
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:02am
      Newt!!! Can you believe it? They‘re taken in by his ’debating skills’. Never mind his record or true intent, it’s all about taking on Obeyme in the debates. Vey sad, indeed.
      ___________________________________________

      What is Pauls “true intent?..what is Newts “true intent”, and how are you divining this?

      What are Pauls accomplishment after his history in politics?
      Not his debating positions..because you see that as a false indicator..what has Paul actually done?

      I’m asking, because I don’t know.

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    • c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:16am

      I am Ron Paul and Im the Protector of the Constitution. Is that enough for you?

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    • c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:21am

      You know defending Paul is so easy its almost not entertaining.

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:58am

      c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:16am

      I am Ron Paul and Im the Protector of the Constitution. Is that enough for you?
      ______________________________________________________________

      No.. You’re not Ron Paul…I suspect you may be a bit delusional..in a “I’m on a crusade for the little people” kinda way.
      But maybe I’m wrong…how would you go about dismantling the existing system and replacing it with your own interpretation of the Constitution?

      Why am I expecting a simplistic black/white response devoid of any actual information??

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:02pm

      c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:21am

      You know defending Paul is so easy its almost not entertaining.
      ________________________________________________________–

      Only in your mind common..only in your mind.

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    • c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:47pm

      Itch Your question should be how do you keep the curent system? Maybe you have not got the memo but We are Broke. Are you an Enemy of Liberty? Yes you are. You are smarter and better then everyone around you, this is easy to see. Control your own family and fiends if thats what you want. But the rest of stupid people would like to live free. So Buckel up its the Law.

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:57pm

      c0mm0nsense
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 12:47pm

      Itch Your question should be how do you keep the curent system?
      ____________________________________________________

      It should?? LOL.. why is that..because you can’t relate in a coherent way how Ron Ps world view could be applied to todays world?

      But I digress…that WASN’T my question.
      Can you answer what the question actually was?
      Thanks.

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:21pm

      Itchee Dryback asks “what has Ron Paul done” in just about ever article. I’m tired of hearing it.
      Use Wickipedia and GOOGLE IT.

      While you’re at it, Google all the candidates and read some of the of the NEGATIVES that the candidates surely aren’t going to tell you in speeches!

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:53pm

      Vechorik
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:15pm
      Itchee Dryback asks “what has Ron Paul done” in just about ever article. I’m tired of hearing it.
      _________________________________________

      You must be confusing me with someone else.
      I think the first and only time I asked it was in this thread.

      Maybe it’s the echo in your head?

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  • whatthecrazy
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:34am

    I seriously think i now have ulcers,think they started in 2009 gee wonder why?

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  • Founding Father2
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:29am

    Here is the full debate: http://www.thedailycandidate.com/video/2011/nov/gop_presidential_debate_10.html

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  • MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:28am

    Damn! Perry said something intelligent. That actually sounds Constitutional!
    I don’t believe he would actually align this statement with his actions, but whatever,
    Its a step in the right direction.
    Although, earlier this week, Perry, Romney, 0bama, and Cain all said
    They would support a war with Iran, which would certainly lead to
    Massive amounts of aid being given away.
    Ron Paul 2012!!

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:19am

      When was a war with Iran supported?
      Actions to set back the acquisition of a nuclear weapon?..yes. Covert operations to destabilize a dangerous enemy?..yes
      But those are obviously correct positions to have in a dangerous world…..but Ron Paul lives in a bit of a fantasy world.

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:59pm

      10 days after 9/11, war with Iran was put on the table according to Wesley Clark — along with 4 other countries (including Libya)

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJXPypNNh-M

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:15pm

      Vechorik
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:59pm
      ________________________________________

      Wesley Clark said so?..Well there ya go….Hey!..wait a minute! 10 days after 911 someone is leaking information on suggested responses???
      I think there’s a name for actions like that.

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:20pm

      Vechorik
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:59pm
      _______________________________________

      You do realize that Clark is the darling of the left don’t you?
      Michael Moore just loves him some Wesley Clark.

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  • Diane TX
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:24am

    I had hope that Rick Perry would be a viable candidate, but he just “ain’t” – (excuse my grammar). I don’t like Mitt Romney for many reasons. The one person who is capable of debating with Obama is Newt Gingrich. He’s far more intelligent than Barack Obama.

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    • quicker
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 8:48am

      However Newt has way to much baggage,the media would slaughter him.

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    • KTsayz
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 9:11am

      Diane, Newt is a Big Gov guy. He’s cut from the same cloth as Obummer. Newt gave us GATT and the World Trade Org – both have had us surrender our ability to make trade agreements without having international interference. And just as terrible is NAFTA, which would not have passed if Newt didn’t back it 100%. Nafta was the first step to the North American Union.
      Look up Alvin Toffler. Newt recommended to Congress that they read Toffler’s book, The Third Wave.
      Newt said two years ago that he would fundamentally transform America’s government system, as The Third Wave says must be done because our Constitution is outdated and doesn’t fir into the 21st Century.
      Please vet Newt and stop listening to just his pretty words. He’s as big a con artist as Obeyme.

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:06am

      Diane TX
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:24am
      ____________________________________

      You’re right.
      The calls of ..“too much baggage”..“Just like Obama”..are misinformed memes and the type of propaganda cut from the same sales pitch cloth as Obummer uses.
      Just my opinion.

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  • Eliasim
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:02am

    Oh it would “Start at zero” and end at?

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 11:09am

      Start at zero…and maybe stay there for some and to evaluated on a cost/benefit ratio for others.
      Is that objectionable?

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  • abbygirl1994
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:55am

    Just another reason Perry needs to step down, you don’t shut off our allies, just those who hate us and our country.. Oh Perry you are showing your Obama traits again! God help us!

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    • CatB
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:24am

      I agree .. we need to strengthen our allies and cut off our enemies .. just take the Obama list and reverse it!

      TEA!

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    • Okie from Muskogee
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 4:05am

      @CatB 

      Please Cat, tell us who our allies are….. Do allies spy on you and try to steal classified information while you send them aid?  Does Glenn Beck support sending aid to other nations, including Israel???? 

      And you never answered why you as a TEA Party member continue supporting a candidate who wants not to cut but to invest more….

      TEA!!!! 

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:03pm

      abbygirl1994
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:55am

      Just another reason Perry needs to step down, you don’t shut off our allies,
      ____________________________________________________________

      How did you arrive at that conclusion based on Perry’s words? Could it be that you stopped listening before he finished?

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  • The_Almighty_Creestof
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:55am

    Sounds like he is trying to boost Newt, knowing that he himself, is done for.

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    • jb.kibs
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:41pm

      newt.. what a joke. people are crazy for not looking online for information. just trust the media, sure, they never have lied or started wars… nope, that has never happened in history. spanish main…

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    • Itchee Dryback
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 2:27pm

      jb.kibs
      Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:41pm

      newt.. what a joke. people are crazy for not looking online for information. just trust the media, sure, they never have lied or started wars… nope, that has never happened in history.
      ____________________________________________________-

      What are you responding to?

      Let me stick my neck out here. Your candidate would be??….lets see now…based on the style of expression exhibited in your response….the general assumptions and strawmen……lets see..who would you probably want as a candidate???..hmmmm……………………………..

      Ron Paul?

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  • Steelhead
    Posted on November 13, 2011 at 1:24am

    poor Rick , get the fork he’s done

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