Obama Defends Controversial Policy of Not Invading Countries for No Reason

[babylonsister]

May 28, 2014
Obama Defends Controversial Policy of Not Invading Countries for No Reason


WEST POINT —President Obama raised eyebrows with his West Point commencement address Wednesday by offering a defense of his controversial foreign-policy doctrine of not invading countries for no reason.

Conservative critics were taken aback by Obama’s speech, which was riddled with incendiary remarks about only using military force for a clearly identified and rational purpose.

Obama did not shy away from employing polarizing rhetoric, often using words such as “responsible” and “sensible” to underscore his message.

Harland Dorrinson, a fellow at the conservative think tank the Center for Global Intervention, said that he was “stunned” to see Obama “defend his failure to engage the United States in impulsive and random military adventures.”

“History tells us that the best way to earn respect around the world is by using your military in a totally unpredictable and reckless manner,” he said. “Today, President Obama showed once again that he doesn’t get it.”









































http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/borowitzreport/2014/05/obama-defends-controversial-policy-of-not-invading-countries-for-no-reason.html

[Thinkingabout]

1. I stand with President Obama on this point, the US invaded Iraq needlessly, the invasiion has hurt

US standing. We needlessly lost lives of our military and lives of Iraqi, we should never proudly defend this invasion. It caused the eye to be diverted from seeking Osama bin Laden. Work the diplomatic route each and every time. There are going to be many countries which does not agree with our way of life, likewise we do not agree with them either.

[bvar22]

2. We don't "invade" for no reason,

....but Dropping Bombs on them (Libya),
and using Drones for Assassinations by Freedom Bomb of suspected Terrorists ANYWHERE
is still Just Peachy.

[freshwest]

3. Oh, Andy, you are crossing the line from satire to real politics! Beware! n/t