03 Sep 04
Originally posted by Black Lung1. No
Question for the Americans
If Kerry was President, would US Foreign Policy change? Does the Administration decide on foreign policy or is it someone else?Excuse my ignorance, don't know too much about how this sorta stuff works.
2. Foreign policy in the US is extremely complicated. The President, senators, congressmen, corporations, ambassadors, military leaders, the Pentagon in general, very wealthy Americans with "influence", etc etc... ALL have a say in foreign policy. Some have more say than others of course.
03 Sep 04
Originally posted by wibGood answer but let me suggest one addition:
1. No
2. Foreign policy in the US is extremely complicated. The President, senators, congressmen, corporations, ambassadors, military leaders, the Pentagon in general, very wealthy Americans with "influence", etc etc... ALL have a say in foreign policy. Some have more say than others of course.
3. Foreign policy of the USA, and probably all countries, is also created by other countries as we react to world events. The MAD policy of the Cold War was created in reaction to Russia's nuclear buildup. Our foreign policy is also predetermined in some cases because of our need to honor existing treaties with other countries.
03 Sep 04
Originally posted by Black LungProminent Jews dictate our foreign policy with Israel (3 billion dollars annually proves this). Illegal immigrants and Puppeteer Vicente Fox, Mexico's President, "pull the strings" on our foreign policy with Mexico. Nothing would change foreign policy-wise, except that more of my tax dollars would go to buy condoms for Africans who refuse to wear them in the fight against AIDS, saving ungrateful people from evil dictators who would rather see America destroyed, giving tax breaks to wealthy corporations who in turn outsource jobs to China and India...so, no, nothing will change...well, hopefully Hillary Clinton will become Ambassador to Haiti...😲 😴
Question for the Americans
If Kerry was President, would US Foreign Policy change? Does the Administration decide on foreign policy or is it someone else?Excuse my ignorance, don't know too much about how this sorta stuff works.