The South Carolina Foreign Policy Debate

I tuned in late, was stymied by technical problems on the internet trying to watch the last 30 minutes and, really, could care less. I continue to believe that unless the US solves its economic problems, i.e., cuts spending drastically, reduces its public debt and stops monetary inflation, its foreign policy will be meaningless.

There is not a dime's worth of difference between the foreign policy of the Republican candidates and President Obama -- except, of course, for Ron Paul. Paul's foreign policy is summarized here.

The most important plank in Paul's foreign policy platform is:

"Follow the Constitution by asking Congress to declare war before one is waged."

This plank is radically different from the status quo and all the other candidates' positions. This is a change that a President could implement immediately. The effect it would have on US foreign relations would be incalculable.