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Politics : Bob Barr for President
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To: Geoff Altman who wrote (14)6/7/2008 1:32:34 PM
From: miraje  Read Replies (1) of 25
 
It's my understanding that the LP leans towards protectionist policies in trade too and that's something I think counter productive..

Wow, where did you ever get that idea? Free trade is a cornerstone of LP policy..

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Weak military = weak FP.

Bob Barr does not advocate a "weak military". There are divergences of opinion among libertarians on this issue, ranging from complete pacifists to the "Randian" wing who advocate hard and unequivocal military response to any foreign aggression (where my sentiments lay as well).

The common thread is not to initiate the use of force without valid justification.

Here is Barr's position on National Defense..

For far too long and at the cost of American blood and treasure, our great military has been too willingly and quickly used for purposes other than national defense. Our fighting men and women deserve better and the integrity of our nation must be restored.

Our National Defense policy must renew a commitment to non-intervention. We are not the world's police force and our long, yet recently tarnished, tradition of respecting the sovereignty of other nations is necessary, not from only a moral standpoint, but to regain the respect of the world as a principled and peaceful nation.

The proper use of force is clear. If attacked, the aggressor will experience firsthand the skillful wrath of the American fighting man. However, invading or initiating force against another nation based upon perceived threats and speculative intelligence is simply un-American. We are better than the policy of pre-emptive warfare.

bobbarr2008.com
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