2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: What specific POLICY POSITIONS show Sec. Clinton to be "Not Liberal" or "Not a Democrat?" [View all]JDPriestly
(57,936 posts)ended up in one long argument between me and the professor.
I would prefer to take the approach in international negotiation of the book Nonviolent Communication by Rosenberg before resorting to the vision of a world of hate and competition that Kissinger sees. That's the approach that should always be tried first. I am not a pacifist, but Kissinger's view of the world and of the competition and opposing interests in the world almost predicates war. I am very sorry that Hillary is so close to Kissinger. It does not bode well for peace in our world should she become president.
Cambodia is just one country that comes to mind when I think of the danger of a Hillary under the tutelage of Kissinger in the White House. Not at all promising. I have a grandson. I want a president who can work for peace without being weak. That requires great intelligence. Bernie has it. Hillary does not. Her Iraq War Resolution vote was proof. I do mention that although you asked us not to because it is so important.
Generally, the author of an OP cannot simply tell those who respond not to talk about specific matters if they are relevant to the conversation. It's how things work on DU. It's pretty free-style here.