[justsaynomore]

Is he a foreign policy expert? No. But he is no flunkie either, despite what the media would have you believe. I’ve included in this list of links commentaries he wrote years ago as well.

FOREIGN POLICY

EDITORIAL: Cain’s foreign policy
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/nov/24/cains-foreign-policy/

“My foreign policy is an extension of the Reagan philosophy. My philosophy is peace through strength and clarity. We must clarify who our friends are; clarify who are enemies are; and stop giving money to our enemies. We need to tell the rest of the world who our friends are and that we stand with our friends... If you mess with Israel, you mess with the United States of America.” - Herman Cain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGAtrSVgyb0
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From Herman Cain’s website:

The primary duty of the President of the United States is to protect our people. In fact, it is the principal duty of a limited federal government. They must ensure that our military and all of our security agencies are strong and capable.

Unfortunately, national security has become far too politicized with our elected officials using the issue as a means to polarize our country as the “war hawks” and the “peace doves.” In response, the safety and morale of our brave men and women in uniform are often at risk for political gain. The judgment of our military experts on the ground is often underutilized in exchange for political purposes. National security isn’t about politics. It’s about defending America.

While diplomacy is a critical tool in solving the complex security issues we face, it must never compromise military might. Because we are such a free and prosperous people, we are the envy of the world. Many regimes seek to destroy us because they are threatened by our ideals, and they resent our prosperity. We must acknowledge the real and present danger that terrorist nations and organizations pose to our country’s future.

Further, we must stand by our friends and we must not be fooled by our enemies. We should never be deceived by terrorists. They only have one objective, namely, to kill all of us. We must always remain vigilant in dealing with adversaries.

We must support our military with the best training, equipment, technology and infrastructure necessary to keep them in a position to win. We must also provide our men and women in uniform, our veterans and their families with the benefits they deserve for their tremendous sacrifice. These heroes have served us. We must never forget to serve them.

Cain discusses foreign policy in interviews:

with Dick Morris - http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/herman-cain-interview-on-new-ideas-to-tame-iran-dick-morris-tv-lunch-alert/

with Bill O’Reilly:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJjAJeyYhAg

Cain’s Position on Israel: http://dailycaller.com/2011/08/28/the-u-s-must-stand-with-israel/

Summary of Foreign Policy Stance:
http://www.hermancain.com/the-issues

Values Voters Speech:
http://www.therightscoop.com/herman-cain-brings-the-house-down-at-values-voter-summit/

Seeing Green in Red China
December 3, 2005
By Herman Cain
http://www.economicfreedomcoalition.com/news/press-opinion-120305.asp

Back to Terrorism Reality: Islamic Fascists are the Enemy
July 9, 2007
By Herman Cain
http://www.economicfreedomcoalition.com/news/press-opinion-070907.asp

Anatomy of World War III
July 26, 2006
By Herman Cain
http://www.economicfreedomcoalition.com/news/press-opinion-072606.asp

Cain’s foreign policy team:
Foreign policy:
Cain’s Foreign Policy Team
http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2011/10/26/raising_cain_inside_herman_cain_s_new_foreign_policy_team#.TqhMZVVMvei.facebook

[Sudetenland]

None of that demonstrates that he has any sort of the comprehensive knowledge of foreign affairs or foreign policy concerns that most of the people on this forum have. In fact, during his interview with Morris he says that he is meeting with foreign relations experts and was developing his perspective on some of the volatile situations around the world. That interview was only 2 months ago.

Now I don't and never would expect anyone to have the detailed knowledge necessary to develop a full blown policy towards any situation--that can only come once one is party to all of the information that only the President has, but I do expect any adult who is running for the Presidency or considering doing so to have at least examined the issues in as much detail as possible over the past couple of years--at least to have read the newspapers and watched the news--and I have seen no indication that he was even interested in foreign affairs before he started thinking of running and suddenly realized he would have to possess that sort of knowledge.

I have watched him very carefully and followed him with interest through the early stages of his campaign and it is through that attention that I have realized just how shallow his understanding is.

I simply do not believe that the level of gut understanding of these very complex issues can be gained in a short few months by what is essentially cramming. People like Huntsman, Bachmann, Santorum, Paul, and Gingrich (and Romney) have all demonstrated a far greater understanding than Cain. I think he is about 2-3 years (judging from Sarah Palin's rate of growth) from having that level of understanding.

I don't give a fig about his personal peccadilloes or the lack thereof--I believe all of that is merely a distraction--but I do require anyone I support to have a certain level of knowledge and experience.

Thanks for the links. I do like his understanding of and concept of WWIII.