Posted on 06/06/2011 7:25:19 PM PDT by Bigtigermike
So is Cain’s familiarity with any number of issues — not just the fine points of negotiations in the Middle East. What does he think of Bush’s immigration proposals? “I don’t recall what was in it.” How about the free-trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea — negotiated by the Bush administration and possibly going before Congress soon? “I don’t know the details.” Not even on the pact with South Korea which, if approved, would become America’s largest trade deal since the passage of NAFTA? “I can’t say whether I’d vote yes or no.”
There’s a refreshing honesty to some of this — but too much of it begins to appear amateurish. How would Cain have handled the crisis in Libya this spring? “I would have had a plan before it erupted.” What would that plan have looked like? “Not knowing what we knew, it’s difficult to say how I would have reacted.” He means that without access to classified intelligence, he’s reluctant to say more. But knowing what he knows now, would he have dropped bombs? “Don’t quote me saying I would have gone to war. I don’t have enough of the facts.”
He’s similarly elusive on Afghanistan — he won’t say what the United States should do there. “My foreign policy is not an instant-grits policy,” he says. “As a successful businessman, I make decisions based on getting as many of the facts and as much of the advice as I can. Based on the input I receive, I’ll make a decision. Right now, without all of the facts, it’s irresponsible to announce a Cain plan.”
(Excerpt) Read more at heymiller.com ...
I see we have gone from Mr. Cain skeptics to out and out CDS.
I don’t mind some probing, but this looks like simple attacking.
The conservative foundation, along his ability to develop and sell his policies is all I care about. Can the article be traced back to Soros, or Romney (or both)?
I like Cain but he has done a very poor job of preparing for a Presidential run. Considering the fact that he has had six months or more to prepare, his lack of knowledge is appalling.
It’s National Review - I don’t know much about author Mr Miller, do you know much about him?
Obama ran his mouth his entire campaign about what he would do once elected in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as closing GITMO. Once elected he realized he didn’t know squat and should have kept his mouth shut. At least Cain knows he doesn’t have all the facts.
This guy worked at New Republic - now National Review. Lib turned moderate. Hit piece from a nobody.
Oh...Ok, i didn’t know that! thanks for the info
This fall, I will become director of the Herbert H. Dow II Journalism Program at Hillsdale College in Michigan.
It means the Miller family, which currently resides in Prince William County, Va., will move back to the land of its forefathers. That will probably happen this summer. In addition to teaching, I expect to keep on writing and will remain affiliated with National Review. I have a couple of book ideas, but I’m not ready to tell you about them yet. .
I read the whole article. There is no way this is an attack or Cain Derangement Syndrome. Why are we so defensive when our candidates are questioned?
If Cain cannot answer policy questions with something more than, “I would wait to get all the facts, then decide on the proper course of action, then act.” is not going to wear well with the electorate. He can paint a broad picture of how a given situation, i.e. Libya, fits into his overall foreign policy position, but I will not vote for someone who says, in essence, you’ll have to elect me to find out what I would do.
I appreciate his methodology, it is great for explaining how he would attack a problem, but it is not very helpful in determine actual policy positions. I very much respect the man, and I think he could be part of a ticket that could send Obama packing. But I want some substantive answers to legitimate questions.
Not the best of answers. It isn't working our very well. Can we afford another ‘learn on the job’ POTUS?
Cain’s a good showman - like Trump -and does get out some great sound bites that make people think - like Trump, but America is on the ropes. We need someone who can hit the ground running.
Even The WON, after 4 years in office, would make Cain look inexperienced...We cannot take the chance.
Well, lets take a gander at this. Most Presidential Canidates go around spouting all about what THEY would do without having any of the inside intel on the situation. I find someone saying I do not know what the actual situation was/is and would be foolish to say..to the media especially...what I WOULD do.
They didn;t ask that of obama or clinton just republicans
True, unfortunately. We can't afford to take a chance on someone who hasn't done a bit more due diligence.
We need a candidate that has been 'preparing' all their life - in that they have a good grounding in not just OUR history, but the history of the world; who knows who our enemies are, thoroughly - (Islam); who knows and will uphold to the death, the Constitution; who knows we are a REPUBLIC, not a democracy - and knows the difference; who is already thoroughly grounded in the past and present history of Israel - indeed, who already has a deep commitment and mutual respect with Israel; who knows exactly what to do about illegal immigration; someone who will not equivocate or intimidate and does not speak "PC" -
We need someone who already knows the course and can grab the wheel and turn this ship around...No time for learning as they go.
I loved that he did that in the debate..but most of my friends (nonpolitical) didnt get it
I have to agree with you. Cain talks a good game but once the outer shell is breached I’m not seeing a lot. With the way people follow him because of his populist and appealing rhetoric I think he would make a good VP pick. His rhetoric alone would bring a lot of votes to whomever chose him as veep. Though I am loathe to say it, his race might bring some to the “big tent” who may otherwise vote differently. One thing is for sure we don’t need another on the job trainee for the most important office in the land.
people in this republic can breathe a collective sigh and enjoy the benefit of restful sleep having been blessed with guardians such as yourself whose depth of political insight and acumen should be legend.
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