Posted on 08/28/2023 8:14:07 PM PDT by Reno89519
Fox News pundit and Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen railed against Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s foreign policy proposals, calling them “criminally stupid,” and “utterly disqualifying.”
Thiessen took to social media on Monday in response to an article Ramaswamy wrote with The American Conservative centered on how he would approach the Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. relations with China.
“This by @VivekGRamaswamy is criminally stupid,” Thiessen wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, before quoting one of the lines from Ramaswamy’s piece.
“Like a freshman foreign policy paper. Utterly disqualifying,” Thiessen continued.
Thiessen chose a quote from Ramaswamy’s piece centered around the White House hopeful’s vow to accept Russian control of the occupied territories and to block Ukraine’s NATO candidacy, “in exchange for Russia exiting its military alliance with China.” Ramaswamy also said he would end sanctions to bring Russia back into the global market and as a result, “elevate Russia as a strategic check on China’s designs in East Asia.”
In his post, Ramaswamy signaled he would significantly reduce the U.S.’ international involvement, writing, “We will be Uncle Sucker no more.” Ramaswamy claimed the U.S. “squandered” its opportunity after the end of the Cold War to remain he world’s lone superpower, allowing Russia and China to work together to threaten the nation’s top spot.
Ramaswamy said he would also plan to visit Moscow as president in 2025 to negotiate terms to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Ramaswamy’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine war drew criticism from his GOP rivals during last week’s GOP primary debate when he was the only candidate to raise his hand when moderators asked who would not keep supporting Ukraine. Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley responded to Ramaswamy’s stance, arguing he has “no foreign policy and it shows.”
In a post later Monday, Thiessen responded to a post from Ramaswamy on his stance on Taiwan, writing “Amateur hour. All China hears is: ‘We can invade in 2028.’ This is how world wars get started.”
Touching upon Taiwan in his piece with The American Conservative, Ramaswamy said he would push for “strategic clarity” on defending American interests in Taiwan, in contrast to the current U.S. policy of strategic ambiguity.
China considers Taiwan, a self-governing democracy, to be a part of its sovereign territory and seeks reunification with the island.
Who?
The neocons and GOPe have a lot of issues with him.
Go figure.
Marc Theissen is a speechwriter. He supported the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Ukraine proxy war against Russia. His track record is a losing record.
Why should we pay attention to the self important but usually wrong Marc Thiessen?
About Ramaswamy and his foreign policy comments, at this time, I'm undecided.
The DeStatist crew is butthurt from the continued downward spiral of their chosen and purchased hero.
This includes Faux News.
Pharmaphony’s proposal is completely idiotic. “Ask Russia to end it’s partnership with China.” As if they’d ever agree to that. Even if they did, you could never trust it. What a boneheaded idea.
I’m liking him more and more. Has all the right enemies.
Next thing you know, Nicky Wallace will send a mean tweet about him!
“accept Russian control of the occupied territories and to block Ukraine’s NATO candidacy, “
Those two things will happen eventually with or without him.
Look people. Vivek needs the attention. This is the way to do it. Say all the right things to raise eyebrows. Candidate Vivek can support any issue but President Vivek would not say some of those things.
Thiessen is a deep state hack. Vivek misses the mark on some of this but doing what Linda Graham wants has been a disaster. The dollar is fading because of imbeciles like him
How come it is “completely ridiculous” for the USA to believe that Russia would end its partnership with China, but that Russia should believe that Ukraine won’t pair up with NATO ?
So you’re al in for Ramalamadingdong? Another out of nowhere like Bama and another billionaire with no political experience who barely bothered to vote? Yeah let’s do that again.
I’d definitely hire Vivek if I were running a pyramid scheme for a “miracle” derived nutritional supplement or skin cream.
Ever heard of BRICS, genius? If so, do you know what the letters stand for. LOL at these people wanting this phony Manchurian Candidate as our Prez.
It is extremely naive.
Your post is exactly right on the money.
Putin and Xi are bff.
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