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  which president had the better foreign policy? (search mode)
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Frodo
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« on: August 10, 2014, 02:31:49 AM »
« edited: August 10, 2014, 02:38:01 AM by Frodo »

Obama for the most part, though I have been disappointed by him on Syria (what red line?) and his refusal to secure a Status of Forces Agreement that would have kept at least a small number of US troops in Iraq, ensuring greater influence on the Iraqi government than what we have now.  

And on Afghanistan, imposing an arbitrary deadline on US forces in the country instead of basing troop numbers on conditions within the country.  I understand he had promises he had to keep to his base here at home, but there is such a thing called 'leadership'.

Since I am neither an isolationist or a trigger-happy interventionist, I expect Hillary Clinton to be more responsible than either Obama or Bush.  
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« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2014, 02:42:14 AM »

Obama for the most part, though I have been disappointed by him on Syria (what red line?) and his refusal to secure a Status of Forces Agreement that would have kept at least a small number of US troops in Iraq, ensuring greater influence on the Iraqi government than what we have now.  
And on Afghanistan, imposing an arbitrary deadline on US forces in the country instead of basing troop numbers on conditions within the country.  I understand he had promises he had to keep to his base here at home, but there is such a thing called 'leadership'.

I expect Hillary Clinton to be more responsible than either Obama or Bush.  

Wow, we actually... really agree here. To be honest, I'm especially disappointed at his handling of troop withdrawal in Afghanistan. In 2012, it seemed like he and Romney both had the same date in mind, but the difference was that Obama telegraphed his timetable to the world, while Romney was going to hold his cards a little closer to his chest. Now we've got the Taliban waiting in the wings and who knows what the situation will deteriorate to post-December. I'd also prefer some flexibility and a bit more tact for the schedule.

You seem surprised -I was never in league with the isolationists in my party.  Ever.  Though I have not been particularly vocal about it.  
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