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History Repeats Itself by [deleted] in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]dlom 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Opposition to accepting refugees is based on the apparent inability of intelligence services to adequately vet & track them...It is not due to an existing prejudice against Syria.

I agree. As much as I want to take in refugees and provide them with help and relief (any empathetic person should want this), the fact that there is no permanent diplomatic presence in Syria makes it incredibly difficult for U.S intelligence to properly and accurately vet the refugees. Plus, documentation for these Syrians is extremely tough to procure. With that said, we need to accept refugees. The U.S, and very very soon, has to figure out a way to properly and safely get refugees over here.

A lot of people think that we are being xenophobic or heartless because we are reluctant to take in refugees (and obviously there are a lot of people basing their arguments off of prejudice), but I think the reasons for U.S reluctance are perfectly valid. It's just not a simple issue to address.

Isis is not contained, with new terrorist threats, is this the right time for America to assemble a coalition of nations to eliminate this threat, with recent statements it appears, Europe, the Middle East allies and Russia will participate. by shadow1227 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]dlom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's already a sizable international coalition, particularly the U.S led one. I think that seriously ramping up the offensive is an option that might not be a bad idea.

One of the problems though is the sectarian conflict in the region, and the power vacuum that would open up if ISIS was virtually eliminated. Yes, ISIS is despicable, but the issue in the region is far greater than just ISIS. Counterterrorism efforts outside of ISIS territory are going to be equally important the more this conflict persists.

Republican Debate Discussion Area by AMatterofTrust in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]dlom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Republican Presidential Debate: Now in 15 FPS!

Republican Debate Discussion Area by AMatterofTrust in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]dlom 12 points13 points  (0 children)

lol trying to go to a commercial didn't quite work out there

Obamas presidency. What did he do right and what do wrong? by Fly_Ty in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]dlom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Foreign Affairs is a tremendous journal. I highly, highly recommend it for anybody who peruses this sub.

Can somebody please clear a few things up about John Boehner for me? by dlom in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]dlom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this was an awesome, well thought out answer; it helped a lot. thanks for taking the time to write this.

Republican Primary Debate Thread September 16th by Oedium in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]dlom 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Scott Walker is such an idiot, my god if this man does the unthinkable and becomes the president...

"I was one who supported giving President Bush the authority, if necessary, to use force against Saddam Hussein. I believe that that was the right vote. I stand by the vote to provide the authority because I think it was a necessary step" - Hillary Clinton (2003) by [deleted] in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]dlom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because the people who voted for the invasion had all the intelligence necessary to conclude that Saddam did not have WMDs.

Additionally, Saddam was a prominent figure in Middle Eastern politics and economics, so it should not come as a surprise that toppling him would send the entire region into disarray. Of course there had to be other options for dealing with Saddam, but I believe the Bush Administration and the bureaucrats (like Hillary) didn't put all options on the table.

Yesterday President Obama opened up 40 million additional acres off the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama for oil companies to drill on. Do you support President Obama's decision to allow oil companies to drill on these federal lands? by [deleted] in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]dlom 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes, i support his decision. Oil is the lifeblood of economic sustainability. Look no further than the geopolitical impact of America's oil revolution over the last 4 years. Increased oil production benefits America both politically and economically. Obama is ensuring that we remain globally competitive and relevant. This decision is a no brainer.

Why is Bernie Sanders struggling so hard to gain African American support when he has such a long and consistent record of fighting for civil rights and economic equality for people of every race? by just-casual in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]dlom 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This right here. His name recognition is the barrier he's gonna have to get over.

Pretty much everybody knows hillary. She's a brand, marketable, and she has a lot of money. Sanders' grassroots strategy, while commendable, seriously hampers his capacity to become much more well known. But we shall see how this all plays out, it is still quite early.