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Herman Cain: 'I'm not supposed to know anything about foreign policy'
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Posted on 11/16/2011 8:34:37 AM PST by Sub-Driver

Herman Cain: 'I'm not supposed to know anything about foreign policy'

By: Maggie Haberman November 16, 2011 10:06 AM EST

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, whose editorial board interview with Herman Cain produced one of the most memorable videos of 2012, spent a day on his campaign bus with some nice highlights.

Among them:

He defended his view that presidents and presidential candidates don't need to be immersed in the fine print of world affairs - they simply need to be leaders who can surround themselves with the right people and sift through their advice.

"I'm not supposed to know anything about foreign policy. Just thought I'd throw that out," he said, a dig at his critics.

"I want to talk to commanders on the ground. Because you run for president (people say) you need to have the answer. No, you don't! No, you don't! That's not good decision-making," said Cain.

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: cain; cainforeignpolicy; hermancain
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To: PSYCHO-FREEP
Now in the class department, you are still somewhere between apartment rental and mobile home category.

My mental level at 5th grade may be a grade too high, but it seems that you have a real snobbish attitude toward folks that live in apartments or live in a mobile home.

What do you think about my skin color? Am I too dark for you?

You may have been in combat, but you've misplaced your sense of honor.

Don't denigrate someone that can only afford to rent an apartment or live in a mobile home; I'll bet the hundred and worst is real proud you have their patch on your bio.

You owe an apology to a bunch of people, but not me, my house is over 6,000 sq ft and has been paid for since the 90s and I don't give a fat rat's ass what you think of my snide posts.

161 posted on 11/16/2011 11:14:08 AM PST by USS Alaska (Nuke The Terrorist Savages)
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To: dmz

The equation of MSN games with Cain’s intelligence, the statement of “anything” does not compute.

It doesn’t make sense.


162 posted on 11/16/2011 11:14:36 AM PST by Java4Jay (The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people.)
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To: Sub-Driver

He is way too gaffe prone for this.


163 posted on 11/16/2011 11:15:23 AM PST by GlockThe Vote (The Obama Adminstration: 2nd wave of attacks on America after 9/11)
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To: dmz

This could be the ‘nail’ if not refuted.


164 posted on 11/16/2011 11:16:03 AM PST by Java4Jay (The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people.)
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To: dmz; Java4Jay

I’m still going with the sarcastic theory “Remember, I’m not “supposed” to know anything about foreign policy”. Kind of mocking the criticism against him.

But I could also see him saying “everthing”, or at least MEANING to say “everything”.


165 posted on 11/16/2011 11:18:21 AM PST by CharlesWayneCT
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To: CharlesWayneCT

anything – everything.. I see your sarcastic theory but are you too confused? Read your reply.

Remember, he has a southern draw, might be tough for a Wisconsinite to distinguish the two. A huge difference in meaning.


166 posted on 11/16/2011 11:28:03 AM PST by Java4Jay (The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people.)
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To: CharlesWayneCT

DANG.. I get it, call me slow.

“I’m not supposed to know anything about foreign policy. Just thought I’d throw that out,” he said, a dig at his critics.

He was joking and laughed, being totally sarcastic.


167 posted on 11/16/2011 11:34:41 AM PST by Java4Jay (The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people.)
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To: Sub-Driver

I guess Hermann can’t remember the 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1980, 2004, 2008 campaigns.

A few names come quickly to mind: Goldwater, Nixon, Reagan.

Candidates were expected to discourse knowledgably concerning foreign affairs.


168 posted on 11/16/2011 11:36:13 AM PST by truth_seeker
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To: justsaynomore

Sorry, I don’t watch video.


169 posted on 11/16/2011 11:42:29 AM PST by NathanR
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To: samtheman

You’d have to have a point for me to make one for you.


170 posted on 11/16/2011 11:47:53 AM PST by over3Owithabrain
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To: Java4Jay

The equation of MSN games with Cain’s intelligence, the statement of “anything” does not compute.

It doesn’t make sense.

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Even if he “misspoke”?

As he has done a time or two.


171 posted on 11/16/2011 12:00:17 PM PST by dmz
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To: Java4Jay
My gut tells me he said "everything", NOT "anything" as stated in story.

Mine too. That one little word changes the entire meaning of the sentence. But I wasn't there, so I don't know for sure. I wouldn't put it past anybody in the media to get that word wrong.
172 posted on 11/16/2011 12:08:27 PM PST by mmichaels1970
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To: justsaynomore
Politico has lost all credibility when it comes to reporting on anything regarding conservatives.

They are MSNBC now....one in the same.
173 posted on 11/16/2011 12:09:22 PM PST by mmichaels1970
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To: ZippyTheGreat
George Washington may not have been the greatest military sharp mind in things military, but , one thing he had was respect, trust from his troops and countrymen.
George Washington had many military blunders, but, his troops would go anywhere in the world if Washington commanded them.
George Washington had a God given gift and destiny of leadership and lead.
George Washington was a man of God's great destiny for this country.
174 posted on 11/16/2011 12:09:58 PM PST by American Constitutionalist (The fool has said in his heart, " there is no GOD " ..)
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To: Sub-Driver
Leader by Destiny: George Washington, Man & Patriot - Leader by Destiny: George Washington, Man & Patriot - Leader by Destiny: George Washington, Man & Patriot - Leader by Destiny: George Washington, Man & Patriot


Leader by Destiny: George Washington, Man & Patriot !
175 posted on 11/16/2011 12:13:28 PM PST by American Constitutionalist (The fool has said in his heart, " there is no GOD " ..)
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To: MNJohnnie

Leader by Destiny: George Washington, Man & Patriot


176 posted on 11/16/2011 12:13:45 PM PST by American Constitutionalist (The fool has said in his heart, " there is no GOD " ..)
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To: MNJohnnie

http://usa-the-republic.com/items%20of%20interest/vision.html#leader


177 posted on 11/16/2011 12:15:16 PM PST by American Constitutionalist (The fool has said in his heart, " there is no GOD " ..)
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To: American Constitutionalist

It is interesting to note that George Washington was considered an intellectual light weight too.


178 posted on 11/16/2011 12:16:07 PM PST by MNJohnnie (Giving more money to DC to fix the Debt is like giving free drugs to addicts think it will cure them)
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To: American Constitutionalist
Interesting to cast the current GOP field in terms of the Founders.

Gingrich- Ben Franklin worldly corrupt, brilliant speaker and manipulator

Santroum. John Adams, ambitious, principled, self righteously pompous an priggish. Frequently right but always annoying.

Paul. Sam Adams or Thomas Paine. Great rabble rouser, failure at anything else.

Perry.....hmmm have to think about it..

Romney..Benedict Arnold....just kidding.

179 posted on 11/16/2011 12:23:41 PM PST by MNJohnnie (Giving more money to DC to fix the Debt is like giving free drugs to addicts think it will cure them)
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To: Sub-Driver
I love that he's so honest. He's still my guy.



"I have a message for the political elites in Washington, D.C.

The United States of America is not going to become the United States of Europe, not on our watch."

~Herman Cain





180 posted on 11/16/2011 12:26:36 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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