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US House candidate, MI-3

I defend #liberty and explain every vote at http://facebook.com/justinamash  • 'Laws must be general, equal, and certain.' —F.A. Hayek

Third District of Michigan
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    1. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Jul 18
      US House candidate, MI-3

      I suspect that many of the people defending the press conference performance did not watch it in its entirety—or at all. If they had, they would know that it didn’t achieve the desired effect of bringing America and Russia closer; in fact, it did just the opposite.

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    2. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Jul 18
      US House candidate, MI-3

      The impression it left on me, a strong supporter of the meeting, is that “something is not right here.” The president went out of his way to appear subordinate. He spoke more like the head of a vassal state.

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    3. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Jul 18
      US House candidate, MI-3

      Perhaps it was just the president showing insecurity, once again, over the legitimacy of his election. Perhaps it was a sign of a more troubling entanglement with Putin. Whatever the case, the press conference was counterproductive to the goal of improving relations.

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    4. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Jul 18
      US House candidate, MI-3

      Even the president ultimately recognized that the press conference did not go well, as he tried to correct his remarks that exonerated Russia. Oddly, it took him more than a day to do so. One wonders why the White House didn’t act more quickly if it were simply a misstatement.

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    5. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Jul 18
      US House candidate, MI-3

      To suggest that anyone critical of the president’s conduct opposes diplomacy is to employ a strawman argument. It’s virtue signaling, not libertarianism.

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    6. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Jul 18
      US House candidate, MI-3

      The virtue being signaled is opposition to all things “neocon.” If someone doesn’t like how the meeting transpired, it must be because that person is a Deep State anti-Trump neocon warmonger, etc.

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    7. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Jul 18
      US House candidate, MI-3

      When a libertarian’s political prime directive becomes “owning the neocons” (or “owning the libs”) rather than advancing libertarian ideals, then that person undermines libertarianism as a philosophy.

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    8. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Jul 18
      US House candidate, MI-3

      The general public are not more likely to see themselves as libertarian when, for the sake of “owning the necons,” prominent figures associated with libertarianism conflate libertarian-style governance and Trump-style governance.

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    9. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Jul 18
      US House candidate, MI-3

      People then connect our principles to the president’s failings, which have nothing to do with libertarianism.

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    10. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Jul 18
      US House candidate, MI-3

      Nor are libertarian values advanced when the effect of the president’s press conference—set aside the intent—is to further isolate our country from Russia.

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      Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Jul 18
      US House candidate, MI-3

      The widespread reaction on Capitol Hill, for example, has been to rally around the intelligence community. People are proposing resolutions of support for the FBI, despite its dubious track record and unconstitutional activities, particularly with respect to the #4thAmendment.

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        2. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Jul 18
          US House candidate, MI-3

          Worse yet, thanks to the press conference, we’re likely to see more ineffectual sanctions bills and resolutions of condemnation against Russia, which will serve primarily to stunt further efforts at diplomacy and dialogue.

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        3. Justin Amash‏Verified account @justinamash Jul 18
          US House candidate, MI-3

          We libertarians need to be smarter and more effective in our approach. Acting like partisans—pushing demagoguery and tribalism—is a self-defeating proposition. Stand strong on your principles; you’ll find most Americans standing with you.

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        1. sandy ward‏ @jsskward Jul 18
          Replying to @justinamash

          Big statement that attempts to have it both ways. Ultimately you said the president behaved strangely but we should do nothing. When our president stood on a stage with Putin and agreed that Russia didn’t interfere with our election you can no longer have it both ways.

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        1. AM‏ @Opinionated760 Jul 19
          Replying to @justinamash @ggreenwald

          Ty for mentioning this. The intelligence agencies have been rogue for quite some time and don’t need Pom Pom cheerleaders from your colleagues. Trump is tearing them down for the wrong reason but they don’t need cheerleaders

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        1. Harry Herrmann‏ @HerrmannHarry Jul 19
          Replying to @justinamash @instapundit

          You may want to remind your colleagues that there is a document that starts with the words We the People, which means that the FBI works for us, not the other way around.

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        1. Mickey Dugan‏ @Mickey_Dugan Jul 19
          Replying to @justinamash

          Oh noes, did the “intelligence community” get hurt feelings again? Maybe we should manufacture some cartoons to make them feel better.pic.twitter.com/fmroUaoctN

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        1. Cathy A Ofen‏ @CathyAnnOfen Jul 18
          Replying to @justinamash

          Way to stop the spread of conspiracy theories. 🙄

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        2. Eric Alexander‏ @bassgod14 Jul 18
          Replying to @justinamash

          There also needs to be an acknowledgement that geopolitics are complicated... You are often damned if you do and damned if you don't...

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        3. Penny‏ @halfpenny2002 Jul 19
          Replying to @bassgod14 @justinamash

          They're actually quite simple.. Respect & Tolerate Sovereign Nationality & stop bombing BROWN People & other Sovereignity & their Families STOP The Military Industrial Complex from taking $💯's of BILLIONS to Create Wars

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        2. Ronald Moeller‏ @RonaldJMoeller Jul 19
          Replying to @justinamash @instapundit

          Anything to embarrass the president and protect the swamp.

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        3. mjt‏ @mjtimber Jul 19
          Replying to @RonaldJMoeller @justinamash @instapundit

          Right? The president is more than capable of embarrassing himself, thank you very much. As for the swamp, Pruitt says the water’s warm.

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        1. Joel Ombry‏ @JoelOmbry Jul 19
          Replying to @justinamash

          You know there are other Amendments right? Like the 1st, which the leader of your party assaults almost daily. You seem to think the Constitution is a buffet where you can pick and choose what Amendments matter. #defendtruth

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        2. Lapsus Calami  ✒‏ @azrn1999 Jul 19
          Replying to @justinamash

          Except for your fellow libertarian, Rand Paul, who sounded like he could give Trump's anti-IC stance a run for the money.

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        3. OMEGA MAN aka $warthy Greek Immigrant‏ @MonitorBroke Jul 19
          Replying to @azrn1999 @justinamash

          Rand Paul did exactly what Justin suggested...do you lack reading comprehension?

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        4. Lapsus Calami  ✒‏ @azrn1999 Jul 19
          Replying to @MonitorBroke @justinamash

          I think it is you who lack reading comprehension. Amash: "The widespread reaction on Capitol Hill, for example, has been to rally around the intelligence community." Me: "Except for Rand Paul."

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        1. Anita Morales‏ @Outofcontrolgov Jul 23
          Replying to @justinamash

          Your're in a dilemma! I'm for the 4th Amendment. However, if you Senators blow it, we'll all lose. Our President and half the Country will find ourselves under a Socialistic regime. You Senators are playing with our lives!

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        1. Joel Ombry‏ @JoelOmbry Jul 19
          Replying to @justinamash

          Ah yes, ripping on the FBI without any specifics. Welcome to MAGA land. I noticed Paul and Meadows toeing the line recently. You must've got the memo.

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        1. Democraticus‏ @Democraticus13 Jul 19
          Replying to @justinamash

          My only pushback sir is that it is ongoing cyberattacks that is threatening our democracy, this is war and we need to pull together to support intelligence services know to defend the Republic. Comey and Mueller both refused to let Ashcroft sign off on worst behaviors ....

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