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Originally Posted by CamEdwards
Actually, I really wasn't trying to "get in a shot". I'm honestly trying to figure out what you mean by a renunciation of the doctrine of preemptive war. "Threats" and "U.S. interests" will mean different things to different people, and ultimately it won't matter what I think constitutes a threat to a U.S. interest. It's up to the president, and I'm not in the running.
So having a debate over that seems pointless, but trying to figure out what Obama's policy actually means doesn't seem pointless, if that makes sense.
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I think this is an excellent question, really, and I expect it will be asked of him in one of his debates against McCain. It sure as heck should be, at least. Both candidates should be required to express what kinds of threats may lead them to engage the military.
The same kind of question should be asked of McCain as well. Since he has expressed support of preemptive military action, and voted for it in Iraq, voters should have some idea whether he would do so again and under what circumstances.
I happen to believe that this works out strongly in Obama's favor, but I respect that others will think differently.