June 2, 2007
John says:
JK has "Review Corner" and the elevator talk. I've been contemplating a new feature where I respond to hypothetical questions as I would if I were the President of the United States. For now I'm calling it "John says." I'll start with South America's version of Barack Obama.
Mister president, how do you respond to Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez says US conspiracy wants to discredit him?
"It's not a conspiracy, it's the official policy of my administration. The sitting president of Venezuela owes his position to dubious elections and must not be allowed to silence his domestic opponents in the arena of ideas. Venezuela's citizens have the inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. When Hugo Chavez threatens all three of those I will do everything in my power to discredit him."
Current Events Posted by JohnGalt at June 2, 2007 11:22 AM
Not to go all Rep Ron Paul on you, but may I pose a follow up question, Mr. President? Is this nation dedicated to actively undermine every regime in the world that not uphold the spirit of our Declaration of Independence? That seems a little more interventionist than the electorate.
Posted by: jk at June 2, 2007 2:33 PM"Sure thing Stretch. I'll answer that: Actively undermine? That implies sending American soldiers or agents to foreign lands to carry out various missions. No, that's not always in America's interest. But it is always in our interest to discredit the failed ideas of history. Whenever I'm asked, I'll say they're wrong. Maybe good folks like you in the press will help me out with that, once in a while."
Posted by: johngalt at June 2, 2007 3:05 PMSenator Fred Thompson may be channeling you.
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