There are only two cases in which war is just: first, in order to resist the aggression of an enemy, and second, in order to help an ally who has been attacked.
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It’s called blowback for not following these two recommendations…
Currently, we change our “allies” more often than Lady Gaga changes her shoes and with about as much discernment. Policing the world and taking a side in every local conflict is NOT “defending our allies”. Ron Paul simply see through the current exploitation of this supposed “defend your allies” (in order to rule the world) concept, while too many do not.
Unfortunately, both of these justifications can be interpreted so broadly as to render this statement completely meaningless. What is the “aggression of an enemy”? Is it an actual attack, or mere rumors of a military buildup? Who is an “ally”? Is it only those with whom the Senate has properly ratified a treaty, or does it include every nation with whom we have peaceful relations?
Ron Paul is pretty out there, especially when it comes to foreign affairs.
The world is very complex with threads thru many nations, be prepared to do a whole lot of reading before you can begin to make judgements about
About even just one policy.
Our “Official Allies” maybe picked by politicians. I am not sure that is a good policy! Especially considering who is Sec. of State.