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In response to "That's kind of what I'm reading. Just wasn't sure then what the expectation would be. " by volnelk

I think if the administration took a hands-off approach to getting into military conflicts around the world, and especially in the Middle East...

Posted by Inigo (aka Inigo) Apr 7 '17, 04:59

...most people would understand. Yes, they'd get criticism for not acting, but less than bombing would, and it should have less long term consequences.

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America has always had an isolationist streak but at the same time it likes the influence that being a global power has, and that would be reduced - Roger More Apr 7, 05:09 2
- Hands off in my mind would be to stay out of conflicts inside countries, but still use sanctions. We should use military force when countries.. -- (edited) - Inigo Apr 7, 05:26 1
  - I think you'd have general agreement in principle, but it would break down in practice. - Roger More Apr 7, 05:55
Problem is, that cat's out of the bag and Bush 43 ruined American appetite to actual lead from the front. - Will Hunting Apr 7, 05:03

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