Debate thread # 3

[fallrey]

127. Warren's foreign policy is interesting

Her thoughts on foreign policy were interesting to me on two points.
1. No first nuclear strike. Her point is valid. We need to calm things down. And if this gets misinterpreted as weakness by other states or actors, we have our nuclear arsenal to show that we are not weak. And the way we conduct foreign policy will also show that. Someone has to lead on this issue as everyone starts freaking out over climate change. She is thinking this through, imo, despite what we were all taught in university or college classes on international relations/politics.
2. Trade agreements. She's right. She wants concessions that benefit workers and reverse the race to the bottom aspect of commerce and capital. It is a grim world otherwise, despite all the benefits of international trade. I don't believe she wants to undermine trade. But folks, we are in a climate crisis and we want to conduct policies as if we have all the time in the world?

She is the clear winner for me tonight. She is thinking with this moment. I'm with her, though still open to Harris.