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HumanityExperiment

(1,442 posts)
6. ...raises hand...
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 02:50 PM
Jun 2016

I have some questions....

"And if America doesn’t lead, we leave a vacuum – and that will either cause chaos, or other countries will rush in to fill the void. Then they’ll be the ones making the decisions about your lives and jobs and safety – and trust me, the choices they make will not be to our benefit.
That is not an outcome we can live with."

She will continue the current wars and promote the US 'policing' the rest of the world...



"Third, we need to embrace all the tools of American power, especially diplomacy and development, to be on the frontlines solving problems before they threaten us at home." ... "Now we must enforce that deal vigorously. And as I’ve said many times before, our approach must be “distrust and verify.” The world must understand that the United States will act decisively if necessary, including with military action, to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. In particular, Israel’s security is non-negotiable. They’re our closest ally in the region, and we have a moral obligation to defend them."

When did the US need to become more imperialistic? when did this become a progressive / liberal position?



"Fifth, we need a real plan for confronting terrorists. As we saw six months ago in San Bernardino, the threat is real and urgent. Over the past year, I’ve laid out my plans for defeating ISIS.
We need to take out their strongholds in Iraq and Syria by intensifying the air campaign and stepping up our support for Arab and Kurdish forces on the ground."

Now she's throwing Obama under the bus? 'we need a real plan for confronting terrorists'? Obama doesn't have a real plan being acted upon currently?



"And one more thing. A President has a sacred responsibility to send our troops into battle only if we absolutely must, and only with a clear and well-thought-out strategy. Our troops give their all. They deserve a commander-in-chief who knows that."

Where does Libya fall into the category of 'well thought out'?

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K&R! auntpurl Jun 2016 #1
They've been running for a year, and that one speech was a harder attack than anything Bern's said. CrowCityDem Jun 2016 #2
Not one of them, nor Bernie, laid a glove on him. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #3
KO? What happened? Sivart Jun 2016 #7
This is purely an opinion piece. No facts. samson212 Jun 2016 #4
Thanks for the kick. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #5
No problem, I enjoy a discourse. samson212 Jun 2016 #13
...raises hand... HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #6
Thanks for the kick! Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #8
ahh you're one of 'those'... HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #9
A Hillary supporter? You bet'cha! Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #10
not that... HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #11
I was very pleasantly surprised... and now I'm realizing that she's at her best ecstatic Jun 2016 #12
You nailed it, I think. She's a bit stilted when primary campaigning. And, it may well Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #14
primary brings out her cautious side, which makes her seem less 'authentic' geek tragedy Jun 2016 #16
+ 1 JoePhilly Jun 2016 #17
K & R Maru Kitteh Jun 2016 #15
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