Wed Sep 27, 2023 – 11:23 am EDT
(American Thinker) — One of Brett Baier’s questions during the Fox News presidential debate of second-stringers on August 23 evoked a memorable moment – and also ignited a RINO-versus-Vivek firestorm among the contestants involved.
“The U.S. has committed nearly $77 billion in aid to the Ukraine war,” Baier said. “The administration is now asking Congress for $24 billion more. Regardless of the specifics of that plan, is there anyone on stage who would not support the increase of more funding to Ukraine?”
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The question evoked memories of Dwight Eisenhower, not only perhaps the greatest military leader in American history besides George Washington himself, but who also served as our 34th president.
On January 17, 1961, just three days before John Kennedy’s inauguration, Ike gave one of the best known farewell addresses in presidential history. After eight years of unmatched American prosperity, with America the world’s sole superpower, Ike could have patted himself on the back for a job well done.
Instead, he famously warned Americans against the “military-industrial complex,” stating, “In the councils of government, we must guard against
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