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In reply to the discussion: Do you agree or disagree with this general statement about where U.S. foreign policy should go? [View all]bettyellen
(47,209 posts)30. I gotta laugh at the idea of someone running campaigning on that. And won't oppose
Movement for social or economic justice? What does this even mean?
It's like you believe if we wish away other governments they'll just disappear. And when they don't, well we're going to what, ring our hands? Nada. Zip. Seriously?
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Do you agree or disagree with this general statement about where U.S. foreign policy should go? [View all]
Ken Burch
Sep 2017
OP
It sounded like you were comparing the speech to Pacino's courtroom speech in that movie
Ken Burch
Sep 2017
#19
Along those lines, if there are three people on an elevator and one farts.........
George II
Sep 2017
#16
This is a thread about the idea. It doesn't matter what you feel about the person who said it.
Ken Burch
Sep 2017
#6
Sounds like populism when you promise to reach out to the world's poor...
Expecting Rain
Sep 2017
#22
I'm support "fair trade"-that is trade deals that guarantee workers in different countries
Ken Burch
Sep 2017
#50
That's not a partnership. That's PR or goodwill, it's an apology-tour, but it's not a partnership.
NurseJackie
Sep 2017
#23
I gotta laugh at the idea of someone running campaigning on that. And won't oppose
bettyellen
Sep 2017
#30
It's bizarre that none of this has to do with doing things today. Why is their no policy for now?
bettyellen
Sep 2017
#55
I know an Iranian American woman who wants to do business with IRan and other countries
JI7
Sep 2017
#48
Obviously, after "drain the swamp" and "make America great again" we need to question
Warpy
Sep 2017
#49
Are you pretending Dems have no policy positions ? Because that's what this "solely on Trump"
bettyellen
Sep 2017
#56
No, I'm not pretending that(and I AM a Democrat, so please don't imply I'm an outsider)
Ken Burch
Sep 2017
#57
The idea of actually listening to and working with the global majority terrifies you, I think.
Ken Burch
Sep 2017
#51
We use that language and sentiment anytime we want to screw over another government.
rogue emissary
Sep 2017
#15
OK. A cynic can co-opt any positive concept...we all KNOW that...what's your point here?
Ken Burch
Sep 2017
#54
It *is* silly-fluff but it's fun to watch people try to make it MORE important than it actually is
NurseJackie
Sep 2017
#60
Perhaps it is time for the United States to seek partnerships with the people of Venezuela...
Expecting Rain
Sep 2017
#65