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Originally Posted by Griff
I wouldn't call our foreign policy pragmatic as that implies a sensible balance.
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We are not the world's policemen. Only extremist rhetoric has a long history of making America the world's policemen - often with negative consequences. Syria, for example, is a problem for nations in that region. And the Arab Council. We have no dog in that fight. It could not be more pragmatic.
No true American would want to impose democracy on other nations. Only extremists believe in forcing democracy down other's throats. It also does not work. Democracy must be earned by the people of that nation. And if it means 10% casualties, well, that is what it takes.
People themselves must want the political solution. Outsiders cannot impose it. In Syria, not enough have yet died. They are not yet ready for that war to end. If outside support is required, it must come from nations that can justify such interest - Turkey, Saudis, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Egypt, etc. It is their responsibility - not ours. That is quite pragmatic.