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 ...
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.
The equation of MSN games with Cains intelligence, the statement of anything does not compute.
It doesnt make sense.
He is way too gaffe prone for this.
This could be the nail if not refuted.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
Sorry, I don’t watch video.
You’d have to have a point for me to make one for you.
The equation of MSN games with Cains intelligence, the statement of anything does not compute.
It doesnt make sense.
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Even if he “misspoke”?
As he has done a time or two.
Leader by Destiny: George Washington, Man & Patriot
It is interesting to note that George Washington was considered an intellectual light weight too.
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.
"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
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