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I thought it was a good debate. President Obama laid out the many things he has accomplished overseas, as well as the ways they are working diplomatically to keep us out of future wars. Because he is peaceful and quiet man, as Cathy said, we don't hear of these efforts very often. That doesn't mean they aren't working diligently all the time, we just don't hear about it.
Romney pretty much spent the evening saying 'Yup, me too'
Mr. Romney, IMO, has a Reagan-esque vision of what our military strength can do for us. It is the one aspect of his platform that I am most leary of. It worked 30 years ago, but there are no Soviet Unions in today's world. The most resounding discussion on that point is where I have to side with the President. I liked his analogy about this not being a game of Battleship, meaning we should do more with strategic initiatives and technology and less with raw firepower. I feel the same way.
I do think we should expect a sitting President to be the stronger candidate in a foreign policy debate, and when the discussion was focused there I think that's what happened. It was interesting how often the discussion turned to all things economic. To me its clear that Romney has a better grasp of that and I think that is what most Americans are primarily concerned with right now.
It was refreshing to see two men with obviously opposing views treat each other with respect. Regardless of how much 'handling' it took behind the scenes they both pulled it off. I hope Joe Biden was taking notes. And yes Obama fans, "horses and bayonets" was the best one liner in the debate.
That precisely mirrors our experience as well. In most of the places we've been people just want the American government to butt out. I would be more than happy to oblige.Quote:
Originally Posted by freein05
Slam dunk for Obama.
Oh, I don't know. I kinda liked that "ships that go underwater" line.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gregg
Am I imagining it or does Romney's voice quality and inflection sound like Reagan? It is creepy to me. I am still undecided on who to vote for but it won't be Romney:)
How many countries are we either at war with or drone bombing now?Quote:
Obama is a peaceful man and works with people without intimidating them.
And lets not forget about the kill list.Quote:
Originally Posted by ApatheticNoMore
Either way, its clear to me that neither of them is destined for a post-Presidential career as a late night host. I still miss Carson.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan
And oh by the way, thanks Bob Schieffer.
He single handedly committed weapons and other resources to the insurgents in Libya without even bothering with Congress. Have we ever had a President do anything like that before?Quote:
Originally Posted by CathyA