Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Carrie, Eastern Iowa — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:24:09 GMT

Although I agree with Biden that Richardson seems to be pandering on the Iraq issue, it is a pleasure to see both men speak substantively on foreign policy - a field in which both have incredible qualifications.

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Phil Goldstein, Suffern, NY — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:42:58 GMT

I think Sen. Biden's speech and prescient positions on Pakistan and his ability to, as he says, "connect the dots" and understand that foreign policy decisions cannot be made in isolation further bolster his foreign policy thinking and credentials. I truly hope that Iowa caucus-goers look past the MSM's blatant attempts to turn the Democratic primary into a two-candidate race (if that, as the MSM, and MSNBC in particular, seems to have bought into the "Hillary is inevitable so let's get on with the general election" mantra) and see that Biden has the most experience, the best judgment and the most foresight on foreign policy issues. He is ready to be president on January 20, 2009 and start fixing the web of foreign policy problems that this administration have gotten this country tangled in.

Joe-mentum! Go Biden 2008!!

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Scott,PA — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:21:06 GMT

It's tough, but thankfully Biden is willing to call out the danger in Richardson's rhettoric. After reading his major regional peice today, it is clear that he leads all candidates with foreign policy experience. He is acting as our world leader with forthright honesty and candor. It's not rhetoric or soundbites from him. This is what we want from our president...

have any of the front runners really made headway on this issue?
More importantly, the front-runners are not sought after for the direction to take on Pakistan. Their opinions are based largely on what more qualified people have to say.

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Gerry, Anchorage, Alaska — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:24:34 GMT

Classic. Biden and Richardson speaking practically at the same time about foreign policy. Could Biden's campaign have staged a better moment if it wrote the script itself? I doubt it. Biden's is far and away the class of the entire presidential field (on both sides) in terms of straightforwardness, honesty, and experience. His campaign must have been salivating when it discovered that Buffoon Bill (no, not THAT Bill) would be speaking there as well. What a contrast. Biden '08 is the ONLY logical choice for America.

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Bob Ekler, Albuquerque, NM — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:31:54 GMT

It is something like utterly vapid for Richardson to say that US cannot support a military dictatorship or human rights violator in Pakistan.

If that's genuinely the case, ask Richardson how much money he carried to N. Korea and how N. Korea is not a military dictatorship or a horrible human rights violator.

Richardson is banking on the electorate being as stupid as he is dishonest.

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Sierra, SF — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:38:29 GMT

Lee Holmes: '...[you forget that had Bush used the Army against his own citizens there would be no Bush left]. This is the doing of their own people who are trying to do with this dictator what the Germans should have done to Hitler in 1935. [as it now stands,pro-Democracy dissidents are being hunted down and shot according to todays Associated Press report].Theres your ''democracy in action''Sierra...'

Lee Holmes...
So we both agree, Bush is attacking his OWN CITIZENS !!
You forgot to mention the illegal wire tapping and the torture, Lee !!
Yes, let's get rid ot the illegitmate, dictatorial George Bush, Lee !!

Viva La Revolucion !!

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Jarod — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:57:17 GMT

Too bad Biden isn't more of a "name" in this race.
He seems to be the most well equipped candidate to run this country in it's current state.

Oh yeah...FIRST!!!

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Shakeel Siddiqi, Sterling Hts., Michigan — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:18:36 GMT

Actually you should stop all aid to Pakistan. Just like Bush, he is a gangster.

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Sierra, SF — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:19:57 GMT

It's no fair, Joe Biden had Psycho Mary working for him.
She fortold the future.
You just give Psycho Mary some Thnderbird and she starts speaking in toungues !!

Wha'ts the word ?
Thunderbird !

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Stephen Cassidy, CA — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:45:02 GMT

Biden doesn't believe we can get our troop out in a year? Biden has no credibility on Iraq. He voted for the war and has repeatedly voted for spending bills appropriating billions more for Iraq while refusing to support any deadlines on our occupation. Now Biden wants to spend even billions more on Iraq than Bush is asking for. http://www.thenation.com/doc/20071008/truthdig

When it comes to accomplishing anything whatsoever to end our intervention in Iraq, Biden has been a miserable failure. He represents the D.C. military and political establishment the got the U.S. into the war and lacks the courage to admit our invasion was a gross failure of judgement and arrogance in the extreme. Biden is the Joe Lieberman of 2008 - the Democrat least likely to get the U.S. out of Iraq.

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

K. Wilsonq — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:53:03 GMT

We here in New Mexico know what a mess he has made of our state. We sure do not want Bill Richardson in the White House that is for sure!!! Do us all a favor and do not waste your vote on Bill Richardson!!!

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Susan, Miami — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:19:02 GMT

Hope Biden and Richardson are part of the Clinton administration. They will be awesome.

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

JeanneGA — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:37:50 GMT

I like both of them.They will be fabulous in positions that Hillary will be offering them.

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John S. Alexander, Edinboro, PA — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:48:25 GMT

GO JOE GO JOE GO JOE!

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

jerry/corpus christi texas — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:51:07 GMT

Why don't those two just have a debate and at the end they can beat each other senseless........

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Leslie, Georgia — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:50:50 GMT

Phil -

You are absolutely correct. Joe is the best candidate. I hope a great number of Iowans have come to that same conclusion.

Biden '08

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gc, fargo, nd — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 16:52:29 GMT

biden is correct is his "connect the dots" statement. we CANNOT deal with one nation in the middle east without knowing the repercussions from or to another nation in that region. brilliant!

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Dot, Illinois — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:57:22 GMT

Jerry

I, for one, am rather pleased that there are candidates who are still talking about substantive issues. And, this is just my opinion again, but I find it more enlightening than reading about whether someone gave a waitress a tip or not.

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James Parker, Wichita, Kansas — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:31:18 GMT

Joe Biden = Darth Vader
What Biden can claim in foreign policy credentials is offset with what he lacks in domestic policy credentials.
He takes the Imperial view of both.
Biden championed the "sneak-and-peek" provisions of the PATRIOT Act, 2 years before 2001. It was the RAVE Act then, and it failed. About the most unconstitutional voice in the Senate.

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Elizabeth Sullivan, San Diego, CA — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 17:13:31 GMT

James,

"What Biden can claim in foreign policy credentials is offset with what he lacks in domestic policy credentials."

You should try to stay informed.

from Sourcewatch:

Biden has been instrumental in crafting significant federal crime laws over the last decade, including the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, also known as the Biden Crime Law. He also authored the landmark Violence Against Women Act of 2000, which contains a broad array of groundbreaking measures to combat domestic violence and provides billions of dollars in federal funds to address gender-based crimes; part of this legislation later was struck down as unconstitutional. He also introduced the controversial RAVE Act in April 2003.

As chairman of the International Narcotics Control Caucus, Biden wrote the laws that created the nation's "Drug Czar," who oversees and coordinates national drug control policy. In this role, Biden continues to work to stop the spread of "date rape" drugs, such as Rohypnol, and drugs such as Ecstasy and Ketamine. In 2004 he worked to pass a bill outlawing steroids like androstenedione, the drug used by many baseball players.

Staunchly supportive of education, Biden's legislation has promoted college aid and loan programs and has allowed families to deduct on their annual income-tax returns up to $10,000 per year in higher-education expenses. His enacted Kids 2000 legislation which established a public/private partnership to help provide computer centers, teachers, Internet access, and technical training to young people across the nation, particularly to low-income and at-risk youth.

Biden, Richardson talk foreign policy

Mike Lund, Minnesota — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 22:52:04 GMT

As a man who voted for Bush, there are none of the republican candidates that I would vote for. Joe Biden has the best handle on foreign policy of any candidate; republican, democrat or whatever. He is also a realist and speaks his mind honestly. It would be nice to have someone in the white house who doesn't parse their words. Open, honest and forthright, I think Biden has these qualities and I hope the voters in Iowa listen to him and compare him to the other Democratic candidates. If they do, I believe he will end up in the white house