Yep, the Republican presidential candidates are strong on defense. They all say that. The problem is they are morons. Their only answer is bomb bomb bomb and when that isn't enough, they'll carpet bomb the bad guys.
Problem is that killing people tends to piss them off and make more enemies. But subtlety is not their strong point. The diplomacy that President Obama and Secretary of State, John Kerry used to avert a war with Iran is bad. The R's think the US showed weakness when we could just bomb the shit out of Iran.
Realize that working with our foes to find common ground doesn't play into the Repub theme that we must all be afraid - be very afraid. If you're afraid all the time you don't make rational decisions - and that's what they hope for.
Because if you recall, the last Republican President was W and he started not one but two failed wars (Afghanistan and Iraq for those not paying attention). Because fighting is still going on after we pulled out, the Republicans want to re-invade. They say ISIS in Iraq and Syria is a threat to our very existance and you are supposed to be so fearful you buy their BS and vote for them.
So here is my point:
Republicans will start more wars because they have to act tough.
Democrats will be just as strong but they will try diplomacy too because they act smart.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
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