Quote: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.

Disagree whole heatedly, let the Middle East and Europe deal with there own problems we've played the world police long enough.


It's funny how conservatives miss the link to war states and tyrannical regimes. If you really want to reign in government it starts with minimizing their purposes and their biggest excuse for existing is always the endless threat of war.


Close the bases bring our boys home secure the border and sit back.


I understand a true isolationist will never be president but damn I'm going to do my best to avoid another neo-conservative war hawk like Bush.

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