Aaron Schock: Give nukes to Taiwan
Bernard Schoenburg’s column in the State Journal-Register today centers around some remarks that 26-year old wunderkid Aaron Schock made in his speech announcing his candidacy for the House seat currently held by Rep. Ray Lahood (R-18).
The part in question:
“If China continues to be irresponsible about nuclear proliferation in Iran, we should tell them that if they do not care about proliferation — and since they are enablers of it in Iran — that if they don’t change their position, we will sell Pershing nuclear missiles to Taiwan for their defense.”
The youngest member of the Illinois legislature and the would-be youngest member of the House of Representative has views that reflect “incredible naivete about international relations,” according to U of I political science professor and international relations expert Paul Diehl.
Schock’s campaign manager likened this criticism to academics criticizing Ronald Reagan’s policies in the 80s. So, I’ll ask the question, is State Rep. Schock the next Ronald Reagan or does he only think he is?
UPDATE: Capitol Fax has much more, including Schock’s opponents playing the inexperience card. Will this play in Peoria?
November 10th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
As a Peoria native, I supported him for his bid for school board.
I supported him in the state house.
After watching him do nothing and play to the right, I can tell you, this does NOT play in Peoria. Schock is extremely inexperienced, and while smart, his inexperience shows more and more each day. If he would have stayed in the house a few more years I may consider it, but making dangerous statements like this is unacceptable (as are his positions on many issues).
I will definitely be supporting McConoughey, Morris or a democratic challenger in the next election. We do not need anymore dangerous politicians without filters on their mouths right now.
November 11th, 2007 at 11:42 pm
Schock Rocks!!!!!
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August 8th, 2008 at 7:42 am
I think selling nuclear weapons to Taiwan is a swell idea, given China’s horrific records on human rights, occupation/oppression in Tibet, planned/progressive annexation to Taiwan. Taiwan’s possession of nuclear weapon would bring peace in the region. China’s horrific records on human rights and oppression in Tibet and Xinjiang would consequently be improved.