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Old 12-16-2011, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by finnbow View Post
Though he wasn't as outspoken about our overseas military adventurism as Paul, Huntsmann's response to the foreign policy questions was along the line of "we need to focus on rebuilding our country's economic might again, as economic might will translate to a strong, influential foreign policy." He also seemed to dis the GOP's first inclination toward gunboat diplomacy, but in a more nuanced, thoughtful manner. Accordingly, he stands no chance with the GOP faithful.
When speaking to that crowd one must limit oneself to monosyllibic words and short sentences. Hence their love affair with sloganism and sound-bites. Comparisons of oneself to St. Ronnie and "The Founders" will score points too.

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