Ron Paul - The Just War Theory & The Peace President

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Description: Ron Paul on the christian doctrine of "Just War" and the requirements that must all be met before a war is considered justified. "Military force is justified only in self-defense; naked aggression is the province of dictators and rogue states. This is the danger of a new "preemptive first strike" doctrine. America is the most moral nation on earth, founded on moral principles, and we must apply moral principles when deciding to use military force." Congressman Ron Paul U.S. House of Representatives September 4, 2002 Arguments Against a War in Iraq -------------------------------------------- The intervarsity Christian fellowship defines Just War as follows: 1. Just cause. All aggression is condemned; only defensive war is legitimate. 2. Just intention. The only legitimate intention is to secure a just peace for all involved. Neither revenge nor conquest nor economic gain nor ideological supremacy are justified. 3. Last resort. War may only be entered upon when all negotiations and compromise have been tried and failed. 4. Formal declaration. Since the use of military force is the prerogative of governments, not of private individuals, a state of war must be officially declared by the highest authorities. 5. Limited objectives. If the purpose is peace, then un­conditional surrender or the destruction of a nation's eco­nomic or political institutions is an unwarranted objective. 6. Proportionate means. The weaponry and the force used should be limited to what is needed to repel the aggression and deter future attacks, that is to say to secure a just peace. Total or unlimited war is ruled out. http://www.intervarsity.org/news/the-just-war
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flufbus ::: Favorites He won the poll at the end of the debate, what does that tell you? 07-10-22 05:48:49 __________________________________________________
ungobob ::: Favorites he would be a great president 07-10-22 05:27:51 __________________________________________________
dingorex ::: Favorites It's like I'm listening to Monroe,Jefferson,and Washington speak...this man should be President of the United States of America!!!! 07-10-22 04:32:44 __________________________________________________
EarstoWall ::: Favorites Ron Paul got booed the hell out of the debate =)~ 07-10-22 03:14:01 __________________________________________________
mrpickles4pres ::: Favorites Say "YES!" to Dr. No! 07-10-22 03:12:14 __________________________________________________
davidedwardclark ::: Favorites The good doctor is the finest statesman of our generation and the last good many left in the US Congress. 07-10-22 00:33:25 __________________________________________________
DillonX ::: Favorites The just-finished Fox debate was rigged to try to marginalize RON PAUL. They called on Rudy twice as much as Ron, and let Rudy go on & on after the alarm sounded, but cut off Ron immediately. They also let Romney & Thompson talk twice as much. I'd like someone do a compliation of the # of minutes each candidate talked. They also asked Ron poor questions. No wonder the Democrats won't debate on FOX. Still RON PAUL won the poll! 07-10-21 23:17:57 __________________________________________________
OptionsMonster ::: Favorites Not sure why this guy reposted my video, but whatever... /watch?v=xJoKSuDIHSc Did you all see how Hannity "pooh poohed" the latest Fox News debate online poll? Funny as it was last time... 07-10-21 23:15:39 __________________________________________________
DillonX ::: Favorites I just watched the Hannity Pre-Show on the debates. It was all RUDY, RUDY, RUDY, ROMNEY, ROMNEY, RUDY, ROMNEY, THOMPSON, THOMPSON, ROMNEY, RUDY, MCCAIN, RUDY, MCCAIN, RUDY... I wondered when they'd ever mention RON PAUL? Finally they had someone say that Ron Paul was certifiable insane. === And FAUX wondered why the Democrats refused to come on their debates? FAUX IS AS FAR FROM "FAIR AND BALANCED" AS POSSIBLE. Elect RON PAUL! 07-10-21 20:36:35 __________________________________________________
healuv ::: Favorites this is just beautiful 07-10-21 19:57:10 __________________________________________________