Christie to call for larger military, more US intervention

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

MERRIMACK, N.H. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is calling for a larger U.S. military and a boost in national defense spending, according to excerpts of his foreign policy speech Monday in New Hampshire. Christie is also defending the government's intelligence-collection efforts.

The likely 2016 Republican presidential contender criticizes President Barack Obama's handling of the rise of the Islamic State group and the emerging nuclear deal with Iran. He calls for building stronger alliances around the world.

Excerpts of the speech were released by Christie's political action committee.

It's Christie's third speech in the early-voting state as he lays the groundwork for an expected campaign. Previous speeches focused on overhauling Social Security and lowering taxes on individuals and corporations.


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[Botany]

1. How about using the military to open a bridge that was shut down by Christie?

And then sending MPs to arrest Christie for that act?

[joshdawg]

4. Yeah, but

they would need to get a bigger cell to put him in. Most are only 8' x 10'. Someone would have to grease him up and then try to squeeze him into the cell. Ugh!

[still_one]

2. What a jerk. I really hope he doesn't stand a chance

[Archae]

3. Once the primaries start, it's going to be fun.

Because they will go after each other, and fling the poo.

[joshdawg]

6. A circular poo flinging!

Nice!

[malthaussen]

5. Ah, there is always reliable support for more wars.

Wonder how Gandhi would do in a US election. Well, if he were a real citizen like Ted Cruz, I mean.

-- Mal

[heaven05]

8. this person....

real stupid. And he was voted in. New jersey voters, made their choice. Of course, nationally, he doesn't stand a chance, I think.....

[Javaman]

9. yeah, that's a winning strategy.

who advises this moron?

[MrScorpio]

10. He's not ready for prime time, now is he? nt

[valerief]

11. Is there a Republican candidate who *doesn't* want MORE WAR???? nt

[mountain grammy]

12. Telling them what they want to hear.

[secondwind]

13. more military spending and less revenue coming in.. that should work! n/t

[Ford_Prefect]

14. Another Republican who can't do basic math.

...And they think the answer is to cut funding for education, shut down the Dept. of Education, and arrest the National Education Association.

What kind of an imagination it must take to be a GOP candidate, eh?

[kacekwl]

15. What a dumb ass.

[Punx]

16. OK

Since this is so important,

I'm sure he will advocate raising taxes on top income earners to pay for this. And of course all his children will be the first to volunteer for the Marines and the Army so they can be on the front lines of the "Intervention."

What? Not so much you say. Well...we can always gut Social Security.

[jwirr]

17. Not surprising - he is an R.

[americannightmare]

18. Every one of these...

rethug clown car occupants is certifiably psychopathic - even their domestic policy indicates this. I sure would like to understand what New Jerseyites are voting for when they cast a ballot for this cretin!

[Judi Lynn]

19. More death? Is that what you want, asshole? What a hero. n/t

[yellowcanine]

20. And we should care.....why, Mr. 6%?

(Christie is averaging about 6% in polls of Republican Primary Voters)

[wordpix]

21. omg-is this close-to-indicted loser still trying to appear important?

geesh, get off the stage. Your 15 minutes are up. Your rich friends can visit you in jail.

[tabasco]

22. Nero re-incarnated

just in fucking time to swirl down the toilet with the empire.