ThyBlackMan.com: Ron Paul Continues to Outshine the Soon to be Ex-President Barack Obama

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Well U.S. Congressman Ron Paul vocally opposed new sanctions against Iran Wednesday. Ron Paul referred to the economic sanctions as “an act of war.” The bill aims to stop Iran’s nuclear program, which is suspected to be pursuing nuclear weapons, although Iran maintains that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.

Rep. Ron Paul was one of few representatives who opposed the sanctions against Iran in retaliation for its nuclear program. The sanctions attempt to target the Iranian oil industry, in addition to Chinese and Iraqi banks.

According to Reuters, China’s Foreign Ministry said these sanctions against Iran harm China’s interests and will be detrimental to the relationship between the China and the U.S. One group that was pleased with the bill was the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a lobbyist group that endorsed the sanctions.
The Wall Street Journal reports that this bill comes as a compromise between two committees. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson and  House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairwoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen collaborated on the bill.

This round of sanctions comes in addition to additional sanctions approved last year. The previous bill penalized countries that participated in business with Iran’s central bank. Reuters reports that these sanctions successfully limited purchases of Iranian oil from countries such as Japan, South Korea and India.
“While we have clearly placed all options on the table in this standoff with Iran, our goal is not to pick a fight with Iran, but to politically isolate Iran and deprive Iran of the resources and technology it needs to achieve its goal,” said Sen. Bob Menendez.

Ron Paul and Representative Dennis Kucinich spoke opposing the bill, voicing concerns that it would spark an armed conflict with Iran. Ron Paul insisted that Iran is not a threat and is “incapable of attacking us.” He maintains that the U.S. is “beating the war drums once again,” according to a Digital Journal report.
The sanctions were approved by members of both parties and will now head to the White House for President Barack Obama’s approval.

Reuters reports that the latest round of sanctions came after Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney criticized the president for not taking significant action against Iran’s nuclear program. Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, told U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta that the sanctions the country imposed last year did nothing to halt Iran’s suspected nuclear ambitions.

Ron Paul continues to outshine the soon to be ex president Barack Obama. Ron Paul the peoples choice.