From the Inbox
In reference to last night’s Republican debate, CFR.org reader Kyle Hunsucker writes:
I find it increasingly difficult to understand the Republican and Democrat’s stance on foreign policy. I have voted for the GOP in every eligible election since I could vote, but their complete disregard of facts has me wondering where to turn. The 9/11 report clearly shows the blowback principle and the associated unintended consequences of our foreign policy. However, rather than take an educated deep dive into the root of our foreign problems, all the frontrunner politicians continue to rattle their sabers and none of them offer any solution. They are simply more concerned about creating a nice sound bite than promoting a long term solution for our country. I think Ron Paul is right on about the shift in foreign policy our country needs to make, but I fear that he is not going to have enough time to get his message out prior to the primaries. In that case, this lifelong Republican will be leaving his party…
–Kyle Hunsucker, Chicago
