Where Are The Strawmen?

Could somebody please point me towards any prominent and influential American leader (and I’m not talking Ward Churchill here) who is strongly against the notion of spreading freedom and democracy throughout the world? Seriously. I’d like to see at least one example. Maybe it’s just me, but I thought we’d already come to the conclusion that freedom and democracy were great about…oh….230 years ago. At this point, isn’t the point of contention not about the virtues of liberty, but the methods we use to get there?


posted by greg on March 31, 2005 @ 9:46 am

2 comments

  1. Of course that’s the point of contention; but the “against freedom” charge isn’t a serious position, it’s slander. It’s characterizing opposition to means as oppositions to the ends in order to browbeat people into agreement.

    Comment by Thud — March 31, 2005 @ 10:28 am

  2. Paul, this is your MOTHER!! What is up with all the “potty” mouth? Ha! I taught you well. We will call you tonite (4-5-05) about Jones. Hope he is feeling better. We printed off Jones’ picture for Amylyn!!!
    The email address posted is our atty’s wifes’ email.
    Love,
    Mom and Amylyn

    Comment by Mom — April 5, 2005 @ 9:59 am

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