Quote:Back on topic something I'm heavily weighing in which candidate to support is the unavoidable foreign conflicts ahead. I'm a borderline isolationist but I also realize an isolationist will never be president. That said Obama is in stall mode with ISIS so it's painfully obvious that's going to be the next presidents problem. The last thing I want is another Bush/Cheny/Rove group Attempting to not only invade but then police and spread democracy in the Middle East. I get the next few years were going to end up fighting in the Middle East again but which candidate is most likely to go in get the job done and get out just as fast. That's something I'm pondering still.

 

However, being an "isolationist" isn't the way to go.  Once again I'll point to North Korea.  How has being an isolationist state worked out for them?

 

The other thing to consider is the fact that since we are one of the world's "super-powers" it is our duty to protect not only our interests, but those of our allies.  The current President has failed miserably at doing this, and is leaving a huge mess for the next President to deal with.

 

Not only do we have the problem with ISIS, but there is also the issue of Iran and North Korea attempting to gain nuclear weapons.  What happens if either one of those countries gains that kind of weaponry?

 

Then look at Russia and their attempt to conquer Ukraine.  Which country might be their next target?  What if our President ordered our military to attack and conquer Canada?  Would that be something that is acceptable?

 

One of the many important factors involved when choosing our next President should be his/her foreign policy along with economic policy and immigration policy.  Social policy (gay marriage, abortion, marijuana legalization, etc.) are way down at the bottom of my priorities when selecting my choice for President.

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