Reply #3: Did I read it wrong? [View All]

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I see this praise for Schumer, who did give positives to Dean, and yet I read his other qualifications towards foreign policy experience as patronizing. Even though I appreciate things Schumer has done for New York, I would certainly not consider him a foreign policy expert.

Come to think of it, Im not sure if there are any Congressmen that should really be considered experts, whatever qualifications that includes. Some may say Kissinger is an expert, I would call him a criminal from what I have read.

Im sure there are very qualified individuals, but I think the ability to positively influence policy ultimately goes right back to the simplest element - how you deal with people. It comes from someones core humanity and ethicality. Jimmy Carter I think would be an expert, but I can imagine an onslaught of criticism there. Not that it matters. Hes a brilliant humanitarian who seems to grow with experience, not to mention his age. I would consider Clinton an expert on policy in the way he brought individuals to the table. I miss him and the overall climate of the world and the people when he was in office. Life was so much better.

Of course Clinton learned probably the most being immersed in his presidency and the policies and issues facing him. His ability to address issues must have ultimately resulted from his experience on the job, revealing some ignorance with Schumers comments. There's not a seminar, nor some graduate class you can take for Foreign policy that will equip you for it. Its something you either have or you dont, and I think bottom line, it is how you affect, influence, inspire and motivate individuals. Who has accomplished these actions more than Governor Dean? So has Schumer been out of town or something?