Thread: Ron Paul speech at CPAC

Originally Posted by metheron

So is that what is meant by victory? When Iraqi forces are trained? I could handle that. I am not fully against Iraq. I don't fully disagree with those who think we should stay. I think they sound foolish when they say we should stay until we have sealed victory without having a clue what the parameters of victory are. We can not defeat terrorism alone. Lets stay, train Iraqi forces and get out. I am good with that. I don't believe that it would take 100 years to train them though, so I wonder what McCains parameters of victory are?

I don't know how to define victory really, but I'd get their forces trained, pop smoke and leave.

After that, spin it as America victory where ultimately you felt it was time for Iraqis to plow their own course in history. Then when it all turns to shit blame the liberals.

Originally Posted by Thumpernovember

I don't know how to define victory really, but I'd get their forces trained, pop smoke and leave.

I could go for that.

I just saw Paul's speech. He's an inspiration. He is the most direct politician that I can remember hearing. Like his policies or not, the man is solid, direct, no bullshit, and he knows exactly where he stands. Not only that, but he is actually a great public speaker, imo. He's not as cordial as Huckabee, but you can't phaze the man. You know why...because he actually believes in what he's saying.