The Republican debate earlier this week shows just how far politicians will go to gain 9/11 sympathy. In the debate Rep. Ron Paul said, "Have you ever read about the reasons they attacked us? They attack us because we've been over there. We've been bombing Iraq for 10 years." When you make a comment like that, expect someone to chime in and shout "9/11." Rudy Guiliani does shine here... at being a fucktard. Over 5 years later he's still trying to ride the coattails of 9/11. He lambasts Rep. Paul for even thinking that the events of September 11 could have been at least partially caused by America's foreign policy initiatives:"That's really an extraordinary statement," said Giuliani. "As someone who lived through the attack of September 11, that we invited the attack because we were attacking Iraq; I don't think I've ever heard that before and I've heard some pretty absurd explanations for September 11."
Thinking logically, why would terrorist want to hurt us if we weren't bothering them in the first place? Sometime we fail to realize that even though terrorists are radical in their methods, it doesn't mean they always do things without reason.
CNN's Roland Martin posted a great commentary including an insightful history lesson regarding American-Iranian relations. He believes a debate is necessary and not a condemnation of Rep. Paul's comments.
Guliani did a fine job with New York City, but I'd be scared if he was sworn in as our next president.
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