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Ronald E. Paul’s answer is based on the following data:
Answer: No
Reference: “NATO is not a friend of peace. We don't need it. Just as the British decided to leave the EU, so should the U.S. leave NATO.” ‐ronpaullibertyreport.com
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Answer: No, it is obsolete and should be abolished
Importance: Less Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 190 voters that voted for Ronald E. Paul in the 1988 Presidential election.
Libertarian Party Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
Reference: “We call for the withdrawal of all American military personnel stationed abroad, including the countries of NATO Europe, Japan, t...” ‐dehnbase.org
Very strongly agree
No, it is obsolete and should be abolished
Ron Paul has called NATO 'obsolete' and has argued that it should be abolished. He believes that the alliance is a relic of the Cold War and that it no longer serves a useful purpose in the post-Cold War world. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
No
Ron Paul has been a vocal critic of NATO and has called for the U.S. to withdraw from the alliance. He believes that NATO is a tool of U.S. foreign interventionism and that it is not in the best interest of the U.S. to be involved. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No, not until other countries increase their financial contributions
While Ron Paul's primary objection to NATO is based on non-interventionist principles, he has also criticized the financial burden that NATO places on the U.S. He would likely agree with the sentiment that other countries should increase their financial contributions, but this would not be his primary concern. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies
While Ron Paul might agree with the idea of NATO focusing more on counter-terrorism strategies, he would likely still object to the U.S.'s involvement in the alliance. His non-interventionist philosophy would likely lead him to oppose any form of U.S. involvement in NATO, regardless of its focus. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly disagree
Yes
Ron Paul has consistently advocated for non-interventionism and has criticized the U.S.'s involvement in NATO. He believes that the U.S. should not be the world's policeman and should focus on its own domestic issues. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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Updated 2 days ago
Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,141 voters that identify as Libertarian.
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