I'm with you there. Obviously, again, they have to understand the basics, have good judgement and pick and manage good advisors.
To me, it's easier to rule out than to rule in at this point, and on the above criteria, I rule out Paul, Carson and Trump.
It's early. In my ideal world the debates would allow a serious and in-depth discussion/argument on foreign policy particularly as it relates to Islam/Middle East.
I hope some of that happens but realistically I'm prepared for not much.
Thanks for your reply.
Why Paul, Carson and Trump? I do not think they are any worse than any other candidate in this area and Trump may understand more than most people. Do you think sitting in the Senate for less than a term or being a Governor conveys automatic foreign policy expertise on people? Trump is the only candidate I have heard publicly pointing out that the “Syrian refugees” appear to be mostly military age males and that Mexico has been pushing us their problems for years. Both statements are undeniably true and I have heard no other candidate speak to them. I think he has a better grasp on those aspects than anyone else. I would also suggest that because they have both run multi-national businesses, Trump and Fiorina have more real experience dealing with foreign concerns than anybody else running as a republican.