Posted on 10/04/2016 2:45:38 PM PDT by John Semmens
In a bid to probe one dimension of the presidential candidates' perspectives on world politics and foreign relations, the media asked each of them to name their favorite foreign leader.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tabbed Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel as her favorite. "Chancellor Merkel has been an extraordinarily strong leader," Clinton asserted. "She has opened the doors of her country to more than a million Muslims from the Middle East. She has bravely faced down opposition to her policies in the midst of the difficulties of acclimation for these refugees."
Clinton went on to contrast "Merkel's generosity with our own country's xenophobic hesitancy to welcome those fleeing from war and atrocities in their home countries. Sure, we've let a few thousand in, but if we were to be as openhearted as Germany we'd be allowing millions to find safety on our shores. When I'm president this will change."
GOP presidential contender Donald Trump chose Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as his favorite foreign leader saying that "here we have a person whose tiny country is surrounded by hostile nations who repeatedly vow to annihilate the Jews. Yet he has the courage and toughness to stand firm on behalf of his people. It's a model that I will strive to live up to if I become president of the United States."
Libertarian candidate, former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson acknowledged what he termed "an Aleppo moment" and admitted that "I have no favorites that I can think of, but the notion that we need to be so active around the world strikes me as the bigger problem. It wouldn't really matter who led other governments if the United States were to mind its own business. I'd like to see a more mellow and relaxed America. Bringing our troops home and legalizing marijuana will go a long way toward accomplishing this."
Green Party candidate Jill Stein opted for Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada, saying that "while she doesn't yet lead a nation she embodies values that I think are aimed at a better world—ending the rape of the planet by humans, abolishing industrial society, and equal sharing of income and wealth. The fact that she is a woman gives greater credence to her Party's message. Men have played too big a role in ruining the environment. It's time we gave women a chance."
if you missed any of this week's other semi-news/semi-satire posts you can find them at...
http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php?topic=227571.0
Nicely done! :)
So near to the truth, it could actually be true. Bravo! :)
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