Foreign Policy and Ron Paul

This week I watched a YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/user/EndorseLiberty?v=AwbBWEljyYE) that drew out the details behind our foreign policy, foreign aid, and the aspects involved in the September 11^th attack on our country. The video taught me a lot about what really happened and how the fight developed with Iraq. It seems that this information was kept from many American citizens probably in an attempt to keep us from fighting our own country. It’s not to say that this information was a secret, but it certainly was not publicized.

What I learned from this documentary was that Iraq did not attack us for a dumb or non existent reason. Initially, we were allies with Iraq, for they had the second largest oil reserves. We helped Osama and supplied him with information and weapons. Things became difficult when we though Osama was going to invade the largest oil reserve country, Saudi Arabia. We sent protection to be stationed there and Iraq did not approve. They were not okay that Saudi Arabian government was letting America ally and defend against Iraq. They attacked America because we were, in their mind, traitors. We were selfish and should have stayed out.

This problem seems to be a repetitive offense on our part and it leads to blowback. America needs to take events like this into extreme consideration because it led to years of war and expenses. War leads to debt and leaves us in our current trap. If we had avoided upsetting Iraq, we would not be suffering from as much debt. Compared to other countries, our war and foreign expenses are astronomical.

As this video ties to our current situation of the upcoming presidential election and needing a positive change, the video votes for Ron Paul and states he is the only candidate who takes our history into account. Another point the public school system has made clear to me, is that history repeats itself if were not careful. The troops share opinions of their support for Ron Paul and how he shows hope for a safe and successful future. They fight for our country; it’s their job, their lifestyle, and their choice. They chose to be informed, and would only want what’s best for their country, right?