you can't be an isolationist if you want free trade with totalitarian states. Paul is merely orchestrated prejudice. he isn't a hard ass. he's bias. to have free trade with totalitarian states you need a military to back up any deals. this is how are problems with Iran and China began. Iran defaulted on debt in the 70s if you forgot and the whole jihad thing is to not pay us back. China is abusing our trade with us by devaluing their currency. someone either (a) has to tell them that the free trade is over or (b) strong arm them. related: link