Ron Paul (R-TX) Congratulates Embattled RNC Chief Michael Steele for Saying Afghan War was of "President Obama's Choosing"

Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) congratulates RNC Chief Michael Steele for saying the Afghan war was one of President Barack Obama's making.

Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), former presidential candidate and Libertarian, issued a statement on Sunday, congratulating embattled RNC leader Michael Steele for having the courage to, as he claims, tell the truth on the Afghan war. Really? If I recall correctly, Steele said it was a war of President Obama's choosing, but the truth is, it started under President George W. Bush. How can Paul have the gall to congratulate this gaffe-machine on telling the truth. What truth? It seems that the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree in the Paul home, with Rand Paul, Kentucky Tea Party candidate also making controversial statements recently. Here's an excerpt of Ron Paul's comments:

I would like to congratulate Michael Steele for his leadership on one of the most important issues of today. He is absolutely right: Afghanistan is now Obama's war. During the 2008 campaign, Obama was out in front in insisting that more troops be sent to Afghanistan. Obama called for expanding the war even as he pretended to be a peace candidate.

Michael Steele should not resign. Smart policies make smart politics. He is guiding the party in the right direction and we are on the verge of victory this fall. Chairman Steele should not back off. He is giving the country, especially young people, hope as he speaks truth about this war.

I have to ask myself, what is the agenda of the harsh critics demanding this resignation? Why do they support Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama's war? The American people are sick and tired spending hundreds of billions of dollars a year, draining our economy and straining our military. Michael Steele has it right and Republicans should stick by him. Source

Again, let me ask. Did President Obama start this war? These comments are not only ridiculous but counterproductive to our troops in harm's way in Afghanistan and Iraq. Sorry, this isn't President Obama's war, this is America's war. It's also ironic that Paul is making these statements, oblivious to the fact that the RNC and Michael Steele have issued at least two separate statements clarifying his remarks, which can't make up for the mess he is created once again in the GOP. Sorry, but no sane person would ever congratulate Michael Steele for making patently false and divisive statements about the Afghanistan war. It should be noted that senior GOP personalities are calling for his resignation and a few Republican senators have disavowed his inane comments.