Rick Santorum, Ron Paul battle Iran, each other at CNN Arizona Debate

[@humanoftheearth6349]

Ron was the only one on that stage with a functioning brain.

[@kingj7606]

He was the only one that wasn’t a neoconservative

[@ntil8602]

He was the only one who wasn’t a corporate hack

[@thelongtines8107]

Ah shucks populist answers to complicated questions is why guys like him never get out of their backwoods states.

[@thanosalaarson8290]

@@thelongtines8107that’s not why. And to call Paul a populist is not really accurate. He’s a fiscal conservative and has always been such. He not preaching peace and love and other things just common sense thinking of longevity. From Rome to now no country once it reaches the stage we’re at can survive the course we’re on.

[@gamemediafan1714]

​@@thelongtines8107No, his answers are pretty much common sense.

[@1987jock]

Only in the US can you get booed for suggesting the audience look at a map.

[@djlaureate1]

I almost spit my damn beer dude. Lmao

[@tbewin1z143]

the audience is full of RINO donors

[@AnglicanFish]

The audience was full of neocons

[@iamdanyboy1]

@@tbewin1z143 RINO? Anti Iran policy is Trump policy too. If both Romney and Trump people are RINOS, who is the true Scotsman..I mean Republican.

[@tbewin1z143]

@@iamdanyboy1 RINO = declared war with Iran, or using commando units and sending arms to rebel groups (obamas way of conducting war), RINOs are also for open borders

[@ChachiTelevision1979]

Santorum is saying "They are being mean, so we have to fight them." Paul is saying "Are they really being mean, why are they being mean, and can this be reversed before we decide to throw a punch?"

[@dr.reidsheftalltruthinscie2007]

How the American Republicans could have nominated MItt Romney instead of Ron Paul is beyond comprehension...

[@nimbletimplekins7601]

Neoconservatism was very much still embedded into the dogma of the republican party in 2012, it was all about being tough and aggressive with iran because muh god's chosen will get nuked if we don't

[@flavio7180]

@@nimbletimplekins7601 While I don’t agree with most of America’s foreign policy, Israel getting nuked is not as impossible and insignificant as you’re making it sound like.

[@nimbletimplekins7601]

@@flavio7180 you'd think it would happen already since Pakistan has nukes. The reality of nuclear weapons is countries only want them because its a deterrent against invasion, that's it.

[@flavio7180]

@@nimbletimplekins7601 While I agree that countries often want to defend themselves, Iran has stated that they want to destroy Israel.

[@davedaring9823]

Republicans love war, and taking away money. Republicans are also a part of RepubloCrats, which is why they didn't want anyone to reveal surveillence or the fact that wars are for the purpose of installing banks, etc.

[@nvonliph]

Even the good doctor can't help those buffoons on stage with him.

[@thursdayaf22]

It always makes me a little sad when the crowd gets angry at facts.

[@thepr1ntgnome430]

murica is full of idiots and puppets.

[@thursdayaf22]

@@thepr1ntgnome430 that douche Santorum is actually my uncle too lol 😂 obviously can’t prove that

[@thepr1ntgnome430]

@@thursdayaf22Well my apologies sir, but I believe you. Nothing to be ashamed of you seem like a smart guy. So there is plenty of hope, but the wars these people are spouting is ridiculous. Next time when you see him, tell him that he and his kids could go fight for wars if he likes them so much.

[@cdbz20]

I miss voting for this man.

[@Mister_Scrotus]

Wym i still write his name down any chance i get

[@Scooternz]

i love Ron Paul...good work!

[@brandonjanuhowskimusic2787]

Ron Paul was right!

[@foolishduck]

This man (Dr. Ron Paul) is sooo wise. It's true that once the US put a country under attack, their people would come together, and the US would achieve the opposite of what they wanted. I'm from Vietnam, and I know VN won the Vietnam war exactly due to that effect he talked about. Once there is an intruder, everyone unites to fight for their own country, no matter how discontent they are with its government&leaders.

[@pwgearedturbofan2348]

Chilling how Ron Paul got booed for talking sense. I remember watching something similar and it made by blood boil. I'm sorry, but the neocons in the Republican party are brainless, bloodthirsty fascists. Ron and Rand Paul have good ideas and great principles. Yet for *_some_* reason they never make it far in Republican presidential primaries. Hmmm....

[@davedaring9823]

Ron Paul literally got 33% of the vote, so... not true.

[@pwgearedturbofan2348]

@@davedaring9823 33% of what vote? When? How relevant is that when he never made it that far in presidential primaries?

[@FarshidFDM]

I AM PERSIAN I AM FROM IRAN I NEED FREEDOM AND I WANT TO LIVE IN FREEDOM BUT ... WE DO NOT NEED USA TO ATTACK TO MY COUNTRY TO REACH THE FREEDOM ALLRIGHT Mr SANTORUM & ROMNEY ??? WE WANT TO HAVE FREEDOM WITH OUR WILL & OUR WAY I LOVE RON PAUL HE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT IRAN & THE REST OF THE WORLD REST OF THE ARE LYING !!! LONG LIVE USA LONG LIVE IRAN GOD BLESS KING RON PAUL : ) PEACE FROM PERSIANs . . . ;-)

[@thepr1ntgnome430]

lol you fucking los angeles lost dog... You see what freedom and democracy did to syria and iraq?

[@documentthedrama8279]

ron paul was the only guy who brought the left and right together.... will never be another him

[@jrod1591]

It shows by his insurmountable popularity online. Unfortunately to vote in the republican primaries, you have to be registered as a republican, so no one could see his appeal to both sides

[@someguy23475]

Depends on the state. Several have open primaries.

[@rodrigosalinas5384]

Andrew Yang

[@someguy23475]

Yang is a communist. No way he would get support from conservatives.

[@rodrigosalinas5384]

@@someguy23475 he’s up there with Ron Paul in best candidates we’ve seen in a long time

[@daxeboy9]

Ron Paul is cold chillin' on that stage like these 3 fools don't have a clue!

[@dothebartman9156]

Not enough people give Trump the props for successfully destroying the credibility of the neocon wing of the republican establishment while still keeping face as a "strong" candidate. I think unfortunately the dominance was too recent/strong in 2012 that even with Paul's eloquent points it couldn't resonate.

[@CartersRemasters]

Now the neocons have completely destoryed the Democratic Party. As someone with a lot of respect for sone elements of the old party, it’s truly sad. Trump did hero’s work in 2016 primary, it was his biggest and most impressive victory, the general was impressive, but I blame Hillary for being such a flawed candidate. Trump was able to completely dominate the Republican Primary even with they’re very ‘best candidates, best meaning what the establishment thought would be great politicians

[@garrettmckeown1863]

thank you Ron Paul

[@poyanator]

These should be longer, where can I get a hold of the rest of these videos?

[@richieewinns]

Wow I remember watching this live. It was baffling to see a TRUE and last moderate politician get booed because he didn’t feed into the fear mongering and bs one liners. Both parties are playing us and its high time the american people wake up and realize we need to elect someone who can be the best of both sides.

[@AnglicanFish]

I think Trump won as a reaction to the way the establishment treated Paul, he took them on and the voters were angry with them so they voted for him cuz they were like fuck it

[@MasterJediPhil]

That’s part of it. Republicans were also sick of their party and caught on to what they were doing. They turned to people like trump and Carson who were outsiders. People are sick of career politicians like Ted Cruz, Mitt Romney, Marco Rubio, Rick Santorum, etc.

[@aliadeeb6859]

Ron Paul's debate prep is flawless. He just spits fact after fact after undeniable fact.

[@AndySurtees]

Oh, the chance that we missed. Alas, we live in a world where Ron Paul lost the presidency twice. I suspect that one day we will look skyward at a mushroom cloud, and those that are sufficiently aware will lament the moment we didn't elect Dr Paul.

[@sladetuner8661]

Dear Mr. Santorum, let the Iranian people discovery democracy for themselves

[@scottland5847]

I completely forgot about Neocon Santorum 😂

[@timothyconard2825]

Good.. what a forgettable buffoon.

[@williamstorms3262]

Now that’s a mismatch. 3 ordinary politicians against Ron Paul. Reminds me of the Red Legs going after Josey Wales😂

[@CharlieEarthRoast]

Ron Paul was more well spoken at this debate. I'm glad he had more time to speak and get his thoughts out.

[@NewGuyTcan]

Have to give credit to Santorum here. There is not a single Pro-American Iranian (which is about 85% of the population) living in Iran who does not want to see every last Mullah decapitated and buried. Why has Obama not attempted to help the people who are on America's side? The Green Revolution was an opportunity wasted... that said, I wonder what exactly Santorum would have done to liberate the citizens of Iran from the oppressive, terrorist regime?

[@CaidicusProductions]

When I saw Santorum talking about what America needs to do, going to war with Iran to stop the evil intentions, and hearing the crowd cheering him... I felt like I was watching a talkshow with ignorant guests and an even more ignorant audience. I can't believe that people with these kinds of thoughts are actually being considered for presidency, for the power to lead a nation with so much power. This scares the hell out of me. If I were American, I would vote Ron Paul. Enough paranoid politics.

[@EV1LDC4Teggy]

Ron Paul is so freaking unbelievably crazy for wanting to go to war the way the Constitution says to instead of the tyrannical dictatorship way we have been. Who could ever support that type of honest and righteous position?

[@jonathangoodwin8947]

DemoCRIPS and ReBLOODlicans: No More Gangs in Government Hardcover - June 11, 2012 by Jesse Ventura (Author), Dick Russell (Author)

[@ricster_stm]

0:42 the one thing he said that was right

[@domaimai13]

Ron Paul is the only Republican that served this country in the military. This means he knows what the battlefield is like and he knows how big the impact is on our troops and their families when the are sent to fight thees senseless wars.

[@charlesallan-ks6gq]

And not a shill for the military industrial complex

[@Nubenhoofer]

Neocons. Ron Paul was a beacon of light in a sea of Neocon demons.

[@NeonWarblood]

I bet Santorum,Romney and Gingrich meet in the men's room before each debate to draw straws as to who will have to stand/sit next to The Boss.

[@toffeenator101]

1:47 "The great satan, uh United States" ...

[@TheNcbm]

Ron Paul rules

[@gojeremyw]

@FKAmericans My point wasn't that we should liberate the Iranians. It was instead that Ron Paul's statement about their rallying together if we attacked Iran seemed unrealistic.

[@kiljoy56]

Vote Santorum he has the right ideas about Iran, Illegal immigration, and looks for the true interest of America

[@ajefajef]

@JTEchicago that ending phrase is great! so accurate here!

[@BobTheBob647]

If only Ron Paul had a chance in the republican primaries >.< He's beyond his time.

[@Woodwardx]

Why did CNN cut this cli[ off right before the crowd went wild and cheered for President Paul? Fair and Balanced???

[@ArmorOfChrist777]

@fewovercomers, we sold those to him ages ago. The canisters were spent - they had no potency left.

[@meanoboy]

Did Santorum really say "The great saint, the United States" at 1:45 ?

[@mattsnow81]

another little technical difficulty by CNN cutting the video mid-sentence here.

[@curtman2k]

@TheWhiteboy3431 Where would you suggest I seek knowledge in this matter? Please direct us to the source of your wisdom, sir. I'm always up fer some learnin'.

[@gojeremyw]

Rick Santorum is right about the Iranians wanting freedom. I talked to two exchange students from Iran a couple weeks ago. One of them, Iman, described how a friend of his got killed while he and his friend were protesting for freedom. He said, "It's worthwhile for a few million people to die so that 70 million can have freedom. Ron Paul, "When we attack they rally around their leaders." Iman, "Iran's government does not represent the people of Iran."

[@MrLamrof]

I don't really get it. Candidates who talk about the deficit, the lack of money, the American living standard, the bad economy turn around and say how much war mongering they are. The two don't go together. War spends money and we don't have it. THERE IS NO MONEY, OR IS THERE?

[@arf900]

Seriousness of the American Public? A large majority of Americans oppose a war with Iran even if that meant they would acquire a nuclear weapon. The American Public is fucking sick of war.

[@DylanDupont]

the more i learn about foreign policy the less I agree with Ron Paul.. not to say he is wrong, because he is not. It's just difficult to accomplish what he says in reality

[@davedaring9823]

America spends more on military then the countries in positions #2-#11 COMBINED. It is not difficult, AT ALL REMOTELY, to simply never invade anybody who is not directly threading us, including places like Germany and France. EXTREMELY easy.

[@southport97]

Get well soon, Santorum.

[@johnrossini3594]

right on ron

[@EvilMunchies]

@uutttg the really unfortunate thing is that santorum is actually doing really well.

[@marcthacker4walls]

Ron Paul speaks truth, and nobody can accept it.

[@Zathinean]

Please tell me that Ron Paul doesn't sound disoriented...

[@EvilMunchies]

@fewovercomers how old were when the accident happened?

[@twmax6525]

Ron Paul was the best candidate in so many issues.

[@mrigs]

WE DONT WANT WAR! TOO MANY OF OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS HAVE DIED FOR UNJUST CAUSES! ITS EASY TO SAY YES TO WAR WHEN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL NOT HAVE TO FIGHT IN IT!

[@jorgeherrera1074]

The best man to never get the chance to run for President.

[@mrigs]

@motox3rider13 good point, I understand that he says he will go to war if necessary but it needs to be declared, i just think the government has been careless about our troops safety.

[@apeironishome]

@MrAmputechture ok fair. I think the Israel/Palestine issue is the biggest CF and the one that candidates should have the most informed opinion about. especially since we're forced to be involved

[@EV1LDC4Teggy]

Common sense begins at 2:06

[@EliasAyoub]

RON PAUL 2012

[@projectunity5795]

If the world was a fair place Ron Paul would have been elected to the presidency of the USA

[@kian2c]

I never said britian is any better, this is exactly the defense ignorance many ppl in western society posses. fantastic reference to Islam by the way, a fantastic presumption that I stand for or even represent the nationality I inherit.

[@motox3rider13]

@mrigs People who have served, including myself, never say the war is unjust. I don't think you understand what Paul actually believes. He doesn't want wars that are undeclared by congress, based on the constitutional policy of going to war. He would go to war if necessary. Becoming energy independent is the only way to safely vacate the Middle East to where we don't care what those countries do. We'll see if Paul will hit on that more in the future.

[@chrisfaizon1156]

Ron Paul should've been the one to debate against Obama and become our President.

[@nrdify]

I don't know how one can fix this economy and reduce the debt AND got to war with Iran.

[@motox3rider13]

@asperin I'm not a Paul supporter but it is rather pathetic what the media does to him; but also what they do in general.

[@jonowonoponosono]

"Pro-American Iranians who are there who want freedom and want democracy and want someone there to help them and support them" Last I checked, nope. Only the oil tycoons.

[@SeyedJalalHosseini]

Ron Paul should've planned and talked more passively here... I love the guy but WTF, but get on with it and start yelling your point :)

[@EnduringArts]

The domestic United States is not energy dependent on Middle Eastern oil, The United State's global empire is however. You cannot have a global empire unless you control middle eastern oil. I'm shocked people do not understand that absolutely NONE of the oil that is produced over there is seen over here, not one drop. It is for Europe and our bases and military hardware and also for the mega corporations that prop up the military industrial complex.

[@SuperWasteBasket]

@motox3rider13 No? Not a Paul supporter? Why's that?

[@curtman2k]

@TheWhiteboy3431 Okay, to keep the fun rolling here, explain some points, based on your understanding of economics that conflict with Ron Paul's view of economics. I won't comment again but I'll honestly research your points and consider them. I hope others will as well. This is the kind of thing that makes us all better Americans. I don't want to insult you and I'm sorry if I have. Thanks for keeping us in check.

[@ajefajef]

@MrAmputechture Peace is entirely to America, they need to gain the trust of most the world, after so much involvement in foreign issues. It's none of our business the problems of other nations, we need to take care of our own people!

[@yodopeman6903]

a vote for Ron Paul 2012 from Wisconsin. Like this and name your state and who(Ron Paul) your voting for.

[@Pikkabuu]

@fewovercomers Part 2: Also seventh amendment ie. trial by jury originates from English Magna Carta, which stated that men should be put to trial with a jury of their peers. Bible had nothing to do with it. Even Jefferson states in his letters that Bible didn't have anything to do with 7th amendment, and that it's origins are in Magna Carta.

[@sladetuner8661]

the greatest threat that Iran is to itself

[@StevieMcDougald]

im voting for ron paul and in 5 days ill be moving off grid... im sick of this shit

[@ChrisJohnsonMuzak]

@MrAmputechture They feel threatened because we have dozens of military bases and tens of thousands of troops surrounding their country, and tens of thousands more being stationed over the next few months- and because Israel is nuclear-capable. Even Israel's prime minister has stated that nuclear deterrence is a natural desire for a country surrounded by hostile nuclear powers.

[@Kidgloves1984]

1 inteligent, wise and sane man vs 3 neoconservative corporatist hawks..

[@manduh87]

@Woodwardx Fair and Balanced is Fox's motto, not CNN

[@3monkeysmomma]

Even if you ignored everything else that was wrong with Santorum, just the fact that his budget plan will add 4.5 trillion to the national debt over four years, ought to be a deal-breaker for every conservative with a brain. The sad part is he’s still (fiscally) better than Gingrich or Romney. What does it say about the GOP that of the four “conservatives” running for president, only one of them has managed to put out a budget plan that moves up back towards the black?

[@nickleary1982]

Iran is always 2 weeks away from nuclear weapons. This is from 2024... it never ends

[@emn1331]

..putting him somewhere between David Duke and Al Sharpton in the electability department.

[@ajefajef]

@MrAmputechture of course it makes sense! when you perceive an imminent threat, you try to find any tool to defend yourself, so you hurry up in finding one! That's what Iran could do, they see American threats so imminent and repetitive that they could just go for it. They also see what happened in Iraq, when America went for the nukes and there waeren't any!

[@hamzah938]

Ron Paul WILL be our last chance to retain our liberty.

[@Christ4JewsGentiles]

I HOPE TO GOD RON PAUL WINS...pls God let Ron Paul win

[@oofoof12814]

Us Republicans had two chances to nominate Ron Paul for President and we choked them away.

[@mahdi8130]

Well If Santorum wins get ready for WW3

[@nodresiak]

I am a Catholic that will write in Ron Paul on my ballot. Of course it will be in vain but at least it is a way of voicing my opposition to the warmongers. These men that cry for war have never seen its ugliness. If they believe in it so strongly volunteer your own children to go and fight. Then they would still be wrong but consistent with their beliefs. By the way Ron made Santorum look like a ten year old arguing with an old wise man.

[@tub73431]

For all the people that voted for the other 3 rather than Ron Paul, why? It gave us Obama and Trump. Amazing.

[@coverdale119]

Tulsi is a similar glimmer of hope to Ron Paul. Find out about her

[@zhugenaut4150]

Wouldnt those 45 bases that 'surround Iran' be gone if President Paul brought all the troops home? You guys need me to ask him questions,you dont speak ronulan.

[@emn1331]

You should pay some attention to Britons such as Lord Monckton and Daniel Hannan who are actually trying to save your country.

[@JoeyBatz]

@fewovercomers Interesting bit of trivia: The President of Iran has no authority of matters over Iranian foreign policy.

[@Aaloshh]

The US has its chance to have great man as a president but blew it as always.

[@omarsanchez1558]

Ask the people and ask the congress for a declaration of war. Wow 👏 such a man that obey the constitution

[@Pikkabuu]

@fewovercomers Common law in England formed from the traditions of local and Germanic tribes, Roman and Normanny law, and some Christian teachings. It wasn't based solely on Christinity, and Magna Carta was pretty secular code of law. So US constitution didn't rise from Christian teachings. Especially when basicly all of the founding fathers were deists. Besides calling english law christian because of some christian things is like calling flamed waffels alcoholic food.

[@starvingartsnet]

RAHHH LETS GIVE IRAN THE SAME DEMOCRACY WE GAVE IRAQ. And in the process keep OBVIOUSLY GOING AFTER THE WORLD'S ENERGY SUPPLY. Next on the list = Venezuela

[@myview55]

@osgangstarrr he is well informed, but he doesn't care. it's not about who's a dictator and who's not...it's about who cooperates with america and who doesn't...

[@Extra_050]

"If you want to find out what foreign policy position to take, find out what Joe Biden's position is and take the opposite opinion" I mean, Mr Santorum was not entirely wrong on that score.

[@fewovercomers]

@Pikkabuu , If You Would Just Do Your Research Thoroughly, History: "England is the origin of the common law that exists in the U.S.. The English common law originated in the early middle ages in the King’s Court (Curia Regis) and eventually led to the formulation of various viable principles through which it continues to operate. The common law has its roots in the U.S continent with the first English colonists, --- Christianity is part of the origin of the common law."

[@NaderRaminiAfshar]

According to Ron Paul, we shouldn't care about nuclear bombs in Iran, just because some other people have ex-soviet nuclear weapons. So, because of that, just let radical islamits have their own mass destruction weapon! What could happen?

[@gamemediafan1714]

Common sense says that if the USA minds its own business, they won't get threatened with nukes.