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In reply to the discussion: Ron Paul calls for diplomatic relations with Cuba [View all]Thaddeus Kosciuszko
(307 posts)that policy is policy, Mr. Paul's position would not be described as "risky."
The Constitution does not differentiate between domestic and foreign policy. In Article 1, Section 8, all power to make policy, is vested to the Legislature, and none of it to the Executive, who is nowhere to be found, until we read on to Article 2.
Noninterventionism is not isolationism; nonintervention is simply not interfering. Our forefathers advocated for peace and commerce between nations, and against entangling political and military alliances.
The obvious harm the results of being dragged time after time, into intractable, mindless and endless Middle East conflicts, should be clear to every rational human being.
You can find me, along with Mr. Paul, in Mr. Jefferson's camp on this one.