Barack Obama's approach to foreign policy should be guided by three key insights. First, there are no military solutions to most of the nation's or the world's problems. Second, we will be welcomed as a good global partner or we will fail as a global bully. The world has changed. The United States has no capacity, and the Obama administration should make clear it no longer has any desire, to dominate the world. Finally, the United States is economically weak due largely to excessive militarization. Stated simply, living standards are declining for most Americans because our nation accounts for approximately half of world military expenditures. Although the present economic crisis is linked to casino capitalism and a deregulated market place, the nation's economic decline is best understood in relation to disastrous and costly wars, excessive military spending, and failed foreign policies. People throughout the nation and the world are hoping that under Obama's leadership the United States will choose new approaches and pathways to national and global security. U.S. citizens have spoken clearly. We want disastrous wars to end. We want our government to use its power and resources to help make the economy work for average citizens. Here are twenty practical changes to U.S. foreign policy that will help the Obama administration fruitfully reengage the world and fulfill promises to revitalize and promote greater justice in the U.S. economy:
First, there are no military solutions to most of the nation's or the world's problems.
Second, we will be welcomed as a good global partner or we will fail as a global bully. The world has changed. The United States has no capacity, and the Obama administration should make clear it no longer has any desire, to dominate the world.
Finally, the United States is economically weak due largely to excessive militarization. Stated simply, living standards are declining for most Americans because our nation accounts for approximately half of world military expenditures. Although the present economic crisis is linked to casino capitalism and a deregulated market place, the nation's economic decline is best understood in relation to disastrous and costly wars, excessive military spending, and failed foreign policies.
People throughout the nation and the world are hoping that under Obama's leadership the United States will choose new approaches and pathways to national and global security. U.S. citizens have spoken clearly. We want disastrous wars to end. We want our government to use its power and resources to help make the economy work for average citizens.
Here are twenty practical changes to U.S. foreign policy that will help the Obama administration fruitfully reengage the world and fulfill promises to revitalize and promote greater justice in the U.S. economy:
Frank Delaney ~ Ireland
He needs to start doing a "Stranded Wind" and keep posting these ideas on dKos until they start getting traction there. then he needs to get the attention of beltway people and take it from there. keep to the Fen Causeway
I feel the same way and unfortunately, am sitting here wondering when it is going to be OK to start expecting more from the Big O'man. Jan 25? Feb 25?
I'll contact the author with your suggestions. If he likes them, I'll tell him to send you that pony. Never underestimate their intelligence, always underestimate their knowledge.
