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Diplomatic Engagement is one way the US can improve its standing in the world. Please add your Diplomacy Solution and/or Vote for any/all of these offered below:

Diplomacy Portion of President Bush's January 10 Proposal

Bullets courtesy of BBC At-A-Glance: New strategy for Iraq: President Bush will call on Iraq's neighbours Iran and Syria to play a constructive role - but he will not propose direct talks with them. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is to tour the Middle East, calling on Arab countries to support Iraq's government.
1/14/2007 4:22:42 AM	Denver Research Group, Inc.

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US Should diversify its diplomacy, lean away from Israel

The US receives a lot of criticism in the Middle East because of its staunch support of Israel. Recent events have pointed out that perhaps the US and Israel, who have been strong allies in the past, might do better to part ways and seek new meaningful alliances. The US might quell anger by trying to make new friends, and Israel might do better not relying on the US' recently unpredictable diplomacy.
1/16/2007 7:45:16 AM	Alan R., Cambridge, MA

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We need a consistent and less judgemental foreign policy

(General US Foreign Policy) In my opinion I feel the US has sacrificed long term in the interest of short term goals. For evidence of this, one need only look at our support of Sadaam Hussein, implicit support of the coup against Hugo Chavez, the myriad of failures in Central and South America. The time for hegemony is over. We need to have a consistent vision of support for justice and popular consent even when it doesn't immediately work to our benefit. The US has lost face due in large part to countries not knowing what to expect from one year to another, much less one administration to another. We need to allow countries to tackle their problems as they see fit as long as it doesn't impose on their neighbors or affect their citizens adversely. When we have like interests, we should work to advance them so that there is a mutually beneficial relationship and make a positive impact on there country. That speaks to consistency- short term loss for long term gain and stability. As far as being judgemental, I feel that the yearly "report cards" that are issued by the State department are counterproductive. Who wants to be lectured in such a condescending manner? Do these reports make a country more or less likely to deal with us? We can not impose our morality or our vision of democracy on any other country and expect a positive outcome. Actions inside these countries need to be organic and reflect the values and views of their citizens, not ours. Lastly, we need to tap the tremendous pool of immigrants we have in our country as consultants on our snapshots of their respective countries. If one were to go to the Pentagon or State Department, how many people of color would you see in the halls working on countries in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas? The answer is not enough. We don't utilize the native people to analyze these countries and it leads to a distorted and unrealistic vision.
1/25/2007 1:17:20 PM	Ron Detroit, MI

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Washington Post columnist Jim Hoagland's 4-point program to "clarify and bolster U.S. purposes" in Iraq.

In his January 7 column, Washington Post columnist Jim Hoagland described a "four-point program that Bush could adopt to clarify and bolster U.S. purposes." Mr. Hoagland wrote that the US should: 1) Acknowledge its lofty goals in Iraq have "fallen short" and "call a one-month halt to US offensive actions," asking radical Shi'ites and insurgent Sunnis to do the same; 2) "recognize that Iran has legitimate interests in security in Iraq and the Persian Gulf region, and...should pledge that the United States will not use Iraq as a springboard for action against the Iranian regime"; 3) "extend guarantees of territorial security for Arab states in the Gulf Region" perhaps extending the NATO umbrella over friendly states in the area; and, 4) make a renewed commitment to resolving the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.
1/17/2007 1:19:38 AM	Jim Hoagland, Washington, DC

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RESTORE OUR CREDIBILITY

Simply put we should acknowledge reality, be willing to talk to our enemies and stop defending our prodigious hypocracy. The first reality we should acknowledge is that nobody takes us seriously anymore. They listen politely to what we have to say because we are yet powerful but the do not respect our opinions and only view our rhetoric as indicators of how we plan to consolidate, extend and use our power. For example, from just this mornings Financial Times of London (January 25, 2007) we read: "This ws no more truthful than President George W. Bush's insistence that 'we do not torture' detainees." "Until the US began detaining people without trial at Guantanamo Bay five years ago, it was possible for US politicians without hypocrisy, to criticize Chinese Communist leaders for jailing their political opponents. .... Chinese officials are not shy to point out Washington's selective approach to human rights." "In the Bush Constitution, as opposed to the US Constitution, the executive leads, the legislature accedes and the judiciary defers. ..... It would be foolhardy to think that Mr. Bush's true feelings have changed." "On domestic policy, there is just so much a lame-duck President facing a hostile Congress can do - which may only tempt this particular President to flex his muscels further on foreign policy. And that may not be good news for America - or for anybody else." All this is from one foreign paper, noteably our closest ally, on a single day. It is time to acknowledge that we have a problem and show some goodwill by listening to others rather than continuing our inveterate application of ever increasing amounts of power, military and otherwise, as the sole solution to any and all of the world's problems.
1/25/2007 12:29:18 PM	Paul Bogdanich, Portland Oregon USA

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Get Bush, Cheney, and Rice to resign

Throw the rascals out!
1/25/2007 12:34:53 PM	Hedley Lamarr

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Impeach gEorge w.bUsh immediately.


1/25/2007 12:41:37 PM	gordon

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Stop supporting Israel

The Israeli lobby in U.S. is doing all it can to benefit the state of Israel, even if it is to the deteriment of the U.S. national security (and budget).
1/25/2007 2:38:02 PM	Joe. D.C.

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Revive the State Department as the principle instrument of American foreign policy.

Clever maneuvers, in diplomacy or any other subject, can be conceived at any time, but American diplomacy is bound to achieve less than it could if the department that must manage diplomacy is badly staffed, badly organized and underfunded. The State Department has been deteriorating in all three respects since Bill Clinton's first term; it is now headed by one of the weakest Secretaries of State in modern history and has vacancies in many senior positions. Public diplomacy remains an afterthought, and though Sec. Rumsfeld is gone from Defense, the Pentagon (to say nothing of the Office of the Vice President) still has a much higher profile in the design, implementation and public presentation of foreign policy than has been the case in administrations (e.g. Truman's, Nixon's, even Reagan's) that had numerous and notable foreign policy successes. This has to change. In the short run the ineffectual Sec. Rice should be replaced, and vacancies in other senior positions must be filled. In the longer term the Foreign Service will need to be expanded, and the trend toward delegating day to day responsibilities for diplomacy to the Defense Department reversed. You wouldn't suggest radical new maneuvers to a captain whose ship wasn't seaworthy; you wouldn't tell a football coach to call plays his team couldn't execute. We shouldn't expect any better results from suggestions to adopt new, expansive diplomatic initiatives when the Department charged with implementing them is in the shape it is now.
1/25/2007 12:07:24 PM	Zathras, Sun Prairie, WI

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IMPEACH AND CONVICT BUSH/CHENEY

To show the World that the American Political System still has some integrity. USA Republicans and Democrats in Congress cooperate using Congressional subpoena to investigate White House Malfeasance.
1/25/2007 2:45:08 PM	Richard Katz UAS

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US ENGAGEMENT OF THE SUNNI

The United States takes multiple actions to reintegrate the Iraqi Sunni population into the undermined and struggling Iraqi government. This should be done by engaging directly with leaders of militia and insurgents on the ground but also convening a conference with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and others to recognize the import of Sunni presence in Iraq and to assist the Iraqi Sunni refugee population abroad. Such action could quell at least initially some violence and garner a certain amount of good will with a population that has begun to see insurrection or death as their only options.
1/15/2007 9:26:51 AM	C. Lynn, Los Angeles

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Embrace and Advance Multipolarity

We must welcome and indeed encourage a multipolar world as the best way to share the burden of international stability. We must recognize that the world has outgrown American power, and that the maintenance of international peace and stability must be a shared goal and burden, not an American "right" or perogative. Working with other countries multiplies our strengths, expands our options, and shares our costs and risks. In the long run, cooperation gives us greater influence and flexibility of action.
1/25/2007 1:24:31 PM	Dr. Todd Huffman

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Talk to Iran and Syria (at odds with each other anyway!).

Talking to other countries in the region - especially Iran and Syria - and trying to come to a consensus about the future of Iraq, will show good faith and may be instrumental in stopping insidious support for the insurgents. Be ready to compromise, while protecting the vital interests of the U.S. and allies. Do what's best for countries in the region AND for those dependent upon Middle East oil. Otherwise, divide and conquer - i.e. pit Iran, Syria and others against each other to realize maximum U.S. objectives.
1/25/2007 3:30:24 PM	Tim Denbok

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Dialogue: Listen to our Arab neighbors and understand their problems as if they were mour own problems and stop du=ictating American Democracy on others as if Our Democracy is something greater than other democracy's.

Discourage other host nations from postulizing and not entering real dialogue with theoir neighbors. Discourage Israel from attacking their neighbors and to use diplomacy instead of hard power. Encourage all Middlke Eastern Partners to have open, sincere dialogue with one another without the US pushing a US agenda in the Middle East. Listen to Lebanon and Syria as well as Iran.
1/25/2007 1:56:01 PM	Pat - California

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APOLOGIZE TO THE FRENCH

Real Friends are those who are ready to tell you in your face, when you are going to do something stupid... not those who stand ready to help you do something stupid... ...Real friends also happen to be those ready to help in real need (anybody heard of 1876?) Maybe it time to look back critically at the attitude of the US administration for the last 6 years, and ...listen
1/25/2007 1:08:03 PM	Philippe, Washington DC

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Implementg the recommendations of the bi-partisan commission.


1/25/2007 12:23:04 PM	D. Lindberg, Ediina MN

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Divide Iraq in three to stop the sectarian violence.

Iraq is an artificial construct created by the British after WWI. Three separate countries with a "Commonwealth" arrangement to share oil revenue. This would end the current violence and allow the US to exit. It has been mostly blocked by our reluctance to offend Turkey and Iran, who oppose an independent Kurdistan.
1/25/2007 11:56:53 AM	Monterey, Seattle, WA

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Back off the arrogance.

While comparatively speaking, the U.S. may be the greatest country to live in, the United States of Arrogance is not a great nation. Not even close. Before any of the proposed ideas can work, this country needs to realize that it is part of Planet Earth, not the shining light that other countries should try to emulate. Furthermore, politicians should not be involved. Planet-wise, they are a low-level lifeform.
1/25/2007 4:21:06 PM	Ken in Louisiana

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Resolve the issue of Palestine

Once and for all the festering wound in the middle east has to be resolved. Either the Israeli's abide by the UN resolutions to date or tell them they are on their own. Everyone must sign on to the non-proliferation treaty and it must be enforced globally not selectively.
1/25/2007 8:49:44 PM	Mike Thompson Nova Scotia

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Constructive Engagement

Separating these five areas is an error. They must be integrated in our approach. As much as possible, we need to align with and guide major world trends, which include 1) increased communications, transportation, and economic integration, 2) democratization, 3) China's continuing emergence as a world military power, 4) European political integration, 5) emerging economic/technological powers, 6) acquisition of nuclear weapons and delivery systems as a status symbol, 7) world economic needs outrunning the Earth's energy and environmental cleaning abilities, and 8) widening gulf between world haves and have nots. Focus on international terrorism to the exclusion of the ways these other trends play out will doom us in the long-run. Our goal always must be long-term American survival and prosperity. Assistance to and cooperation with other nations and organizations is critical and must play into that overall goal.
1/25/2007 12:48:44 PM	Ron Canada, Washington, DC

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Re-energize international law, by obeying it and by proposing it.

Conservatives in the US have managed to make international law sound contrary to American interests. For us foreigners, though, such law has always appeared a bloodless and cheap way for the US to impose its values and interests abroad. But we accepted that because no one else could take the leadership role. Of course Bush & Cheney are trusted by no one, so we'll have to wait until the next president. But he or she will find the rest of the world very willing to accept American leadership once again, even in domains like global warming where the US has played a very destructive role these past six years. Three conditions: give the good example by obeying international law yourselves, stop relying so exclusively on lopsided bilateral relationships, and start your diplomatic comeback outside the Middle East.
1/25/2007 3:42:49 PM	Hans Bavinck, Toulouse, France

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Learn humility, and let an international body like the U.N. have more oversight of future conflicts.

We in the U.S. need to remember that despite our apparent power and influence in world affairs it is still just one country among many, nothing more. We aren't even the oldest or the youngest; other parts of the world, like Europe and Asia, still have much to teach us about the rise and fall of empires. Our arrogance and unthinking need to dominate the world in all areas- military, economic, cultural and political- has led us to our current unfortunate situation in the Middle East, as well as other parts of the world. We cannot police the world by ourselves in complete ignorance of long-range consequences, for us as well as for the rest of the world. We need to damp down our arrogant rhetoric, learn to respect the priorities and boundaries of other nations and let an international body like the U.N. have more oversight before worse can happen. Proposed solution: Increase the U.N.'s power and influence. Make it the sole arbiter of international conflicts; if one country wants to invade another, have the two first attempt to settle their differences through that forum. Or failing that, increase the size and capabilities of the U.N.'s peacekeeping force so it has the wherewithal to at least keep the conflict contained between the armies and not involve civilians or other nations; maybe even a more formalized setting for future conflicts could be created to minimize further damage to both population and environment.
3/31/2007 10:52:42 PM	Rebecca, Oregon

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Send our former President Clinton, Carter, Bush Sr. to foreign countries.

These three x presidents especially Clinton have done an excellent job with the sunami situation, Carter has headed up the Habitat for Humanity for many years and other worthwhile organizations. other then the Sunami victims I don't really know about Bush Sr. and anything other then that, that he has done but I believe we can accomplish more in utilitzing our past Presidents and for that matter, Senators and Congressman because they have knowledge of foreign policy, they have met many of the leaders of these countries and I believe it would be condusive to all of the current situations were experiencing for us to tap into their expertise.
1/25/2007 2:03:31 PM	Sue Filutze, Idaho Falls, id

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We should re-adopt the foreign policy of the most popular and successful President in US History, Franklyn D. Roosevelt.

FDR's foreign policy was summed up in 1939 when he said, "Nothing can persuade the people's of the earth that any governing power has any right or need to inflict the consequences of war on its own or any other people save in the cause of self-evident home defense. In making this statement we as Americans speak not through selfishness or fear or weakness. If we speak now it is with the voice of strength and with friendship for mankind." The Bush Doctrine, conceived in fear, says the President of the US has the right to use military force to shape the world as he sees fit, the exact opposite of FDR's view of the world and our place in it. For centuries, the nations of Europe were at each other's throats culminating in 2 great wars that devastated the planet. Today, the great armies of Europe no longer exist because they have adopted FDR's viewpoint, that everything is negotiable. In 1939, FDR led a world confronted by Nazism, facism & communism. On 9/11, we were attacked by a handful of malcontents who were pariahs in every country on the planet save Afghanistan & the implementation of the Bush Doctrine has turned the world against us, destroyed our democratic institutions, and made heroes out of the malcontents. The world was not a safer place in 1939, our leaders just made it seem that way. Once we know who we are and what we stand for, everything else falls into place. I would try to negotiate with Mugtadr el Sadr throuh Iran & Syria. Sadr was an enemy of Saddam and is an enemy of all foreigners in Iraq including el Qaeda & he is trying to keep Iran at arm's length. The enemy of our enemy should be our friend & we should have courted this guy from the beginning. Instead we drove him into armed resistance when we put a bounty on his head. Not only did we bring our own govt with us on the back of a tank, we brought our own ayatollah who was stabbed to death by an angry mob 3 days after he landed in Iraq. Of all the murders committed in Iraq the only Iraqi we have charged is el Sadr. Why? He is the most popular person in Iraq because he is fighting for his country and we are trying to kill him because he is fighting for his country. We asked el Sadr to join the political process & he did. He is the real power behind Maliki & if Maliki fails we are chop suey. We need to get real in Iraq & do what FDR and the Europeans would do and start negotiating with the people we do not like not only in Iran & Syria but, most especially, in Iraq.
1/25/2007 8:47:12 PM	Jack O'Rourke, Narragansett, RI

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Dump aparthied state of Israel


1/25/2007 6:14:50 PM	msa

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Help implement a true peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

Our problem with diplomacy has it's epicenter in the Middle East. The recent amateurish diplomatic blunders by this Administration border on ignorance. By alienating our allies and arrogantly pushing the notion of unilateralism we have lost our standing in the world. While not a panacea for our diplomatic woes, a true peace between Israel and Palestine will help restore some of our honor in the eyes of not just our friends, but our enemies as well.
1/25/2007 5:12:29 PM	P.Chavera

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Relate to Reality

1. Clearly define problems and goals 2. NO Dogmatic or ideological filters - gather impartial data 3. No foreign policy solutions to US internal political issues (ie: bolstering a president's status or agenda) 4. Acknowledge US is part of the world , not a island to itself 5. Work mostly with medium to long term goals and solutions 6. TALK TO EVERYONE - if you don't talk to enemies with whom will you negotiate?
1/25/2007 1:21:39 PM	Errol Korn Boulder, CO

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Abandon Bush/Cheney Policy of Military Domination in Middle East

Foreign policy decisions should be given back to the State Department. The President must support, not emasculate, the Foreign Service. The US/UK/Israel Doctrine of destruction of Iraq, Hezbollah, and Hamas to enable radical Zionist goals in the Palestinian Occupied Territories must be reversed, and the parties brought to the bargaining table. The Way Forward in Iraq: US troops should be redeployed to secure Iraq's borders and the former Iraqi regular Army, and Civil Service reinstated. All US contractors must be removed. US plans to privatize and profit from Iraqi oil must be abandoned. The British did the same after WW 1 and it resulted in decades of instability until they were forced out. Instead of a weak puppet government in Iraq the US must consult with Ayatollah ali-Sistani and Iraq's neighbors to find a strong Iraqi leader who can unite the country. A compensation fund must be created (probably around $100 billion) to enable the new government to act quickly to restore essential services and rebuild the country. The US broke it, so it should pay. The Iraqi's are absolutely capable of doing this by themselves.
1/29/2007 8:02:27 PM	John Peddicord MS London UK and Atlanta Georgia

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SUPPORT THE RULE OF LAW

If we expect to regain credibility in the world, the United States must support international institutions and agreements that accomplish ends beneficial to the world community not just our own parocial interests. We need to work with other countries to enact and enforce international treaties to which we will be bound equally with all others. At the top of the list are the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, the Kyoto Accords, and the International Criminal Court of Justice.
1/25/2007 7:24:17 PM	Ken Thomson, Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Keep cool, pay attention, be patient, think global, talk to the enemies as to the friends, whatever you think they are, and kick off hubris.

Keep cool, pay attention, be patient, think global, talk to the enemies as to the friends, whatever you think they are, and kick off hubris. Keep cool, pay attention, be patient, think global, talk to the enemies as to the friends, whatever you think they are, and kick off hubris. Keep cool, pay attention, be patient, think global, talk to the enemies as to the friends, whatever you think they are, and kick off hubris. Keep cool, pay attention, be patient, think global, talk to the enemies as to the friends, whatever you think they are, and kick off hubris. Keep cool, pay attention, be patient, think global, talk to the enemies as to the friends, whatever you think they are, and kick off hubris. Keep cool, pay attention, be patient, think global, talk to the enemies as to the friends, whatever you think they are, and kick off hubris. Keep cool, pay attention, be patient, think global, talk to the enemies as to the friends, whatever you think they are, and kick off hubris.
1/25/2007 5:47:52 PM	Flavio Sauer S. Dias

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Reign in the corporations!

At one time it took an act of Congress to create a corporation. Simply put, we need to set higher standards on multi-nationals. We should expect every American corporation, or multi-national that does business in the United States, to sign on to a binding agreement to provide similar treatment to all of the world's peoples. The United States simply cannot sustain itself by using corporations to take resources from other parts of the world and allow its citizens to thrive off of this differential valuation. It hurts others more than it benefits us and we can now feel the hatred it is causing grow all around us. For a long time, slavery was a great asset to the U.S. economy and the same economic model is being played out today on a global basis. The time for the United States to promote Fair Trade as a major part of its foreign policy and diplomatic outreach has arrived.
1/25/2007 5:26:21 PM	Mike, San Luis Obispo, CA

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Deal with epicenters of terrorism: Pakistan and Saudi Arabaia

Our so called friends are the key players in globale terrorism. Saudi Arabia supplies ideology (Wahabism) and money to Madarasas worldwide. Pakistan harbors, trains terroists from all over the world. Its ISI nurtures and supports terrorist camps and its nuclear technology has been for sale in underground nuclear bazzar. Yet we declare that these two countries are our allies in global war on terror. Instead of watsing time with Iran, North Korea and Iraq, we must concentrate on these two problems. Primarily diplomatically. Certainly must stop all aid military to Pakistan.
1/25/2007 1:59:17 PM	A Concerned citizen, Durham NC

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Prince Bandar bin Sultan's solution for resolving Middle East tensions as reported by columnist Jackson Diehl in the February 18 Washington Post.

In his Sunday Washington Post column, Jackson Diehl summarized Prince Bandar's strategy to calm the Middle East: Dramatically reduce tensions caused by the Palestinian crisis and the existence of Israel by creating a unity government between Hamas and Fatah and brokering the creation of a Palestinian state; Defuse the growing tensions between Iran and the US by convincing President Bush he has scared Iran and he doesn't need to attack; Split Iran and Syria; Build enough of an Arab coalition to create a balance to Iran and convince them they need to live within rather than dominate the region; Initiate a dialogue between the US and Iran that might lead to Iran's stopping its nuclear program perhaps in exchange for security agreements.
2/18/2007 11:52:07 PM

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Be true to human rights and sufferage

As a number of these proposals seek to change our relationship with Israel, the core issue is how the nation sides with the treatment of people. beyond Israel, this nation has supported tyrants of which one was recently hung and our military overthrew his government. Be true to the cause of people, even in light of economic conflicts with "American Interest", i.e. dollars.
1/25/2007 4:36:06 PM	robGreg

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Listen and study, listen and learn.Then use every diplomatic tool at hand

Once you have learned all you can about a people and it's culture, then engage in meaningful discussions, treating others as worthwhile people even if we don't like their behviour or deeds. Bury our arrogance and be open to other suggestions for real not just as a show.
1/25/2007 2:21:54 PM	Peggy, Donna Texas

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Be wise enough to be even handed, particularly in that most volatile of region, the Mideast.

We must understand that integrity and fairness is necessary, even if not sufficient, for long term material success. This applies not only to the individual but also to a nation.
1/25/2007 7:07:42 PM	M. Ilahi Evanston IL

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As the saying goes " Charity begins at home"; we (the government - executive, legislature and the judiciary) need to start by being truthful with our own population about our true activites in the world.

The American public is basically moral, balanced and compassionate. However, it has been fed the propoganda about how all our activities are in the name of noble causes (democracy, human rights..blah blah blah). The actions post 9/11 has partially removed the mask and the public is begining to sense that the government does 'things' for the benefit of the powerful and asks for sacrifice from the rest of us. There needs to be an honest debate and a referendum on what are our true priorities and what should be our role. Do we really need to interfere in everyone else' business?...do we need a military presence in 100+ countries? Is 'the war on terror' a real war or a criminal activity? Can we contain proliferation by others while we continue to proliferate our selves? what is really for the benefit of the earth, our children and grand children? I believe if the public was given the honest facts they will come to the right choices. We need to break the monoploy of the powerful? Easier said than done!!
1/25/2007 4:32:37 PM	Dave Charlotte, NC

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Create a Sunni coalition to balance the Shia coalition. This applies to Iraq and Iran.

Condoleezza Rice has set a new strategy relative to Iran. Her goal is to stop Iran by organizing a coalition of Sunni states including Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan to protect Sunnis in Iraq and Arabs in general from Iran's aggression. She had 9 Arab countries come together to create this coalition. It seems to me that Iran wouldn't try to defeat this coalition, which is probably more powerful and would instead try to work with it, especially if discontent in Iran with Ahmadinejad is as signficant as it appears from what the news says. This coalition could probably stop the Sunni insurgency in Iraq as well as stop Iran.
1/18/2007 2:13:21 AM	Alan M, Washington, DC

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Conduct our foreign policy in a way that actually considers the reaction of foreign countries.

I'm afraid our current leadership doesn't understand the goal of foreign policy. The goal of foreign policy is to improve our nation's standing in the world. With comments like "Bring them on" and "You're with us or you're with the terrorists" or actions like the invasion of Iraq, the continued abject hostility to Iraq's neighbors, our leaders seem to be more concerned with how our foreign policy will be received in this country. Bush seems to be bringing a sort of "Texas Justice" to the world stage, which wins him fans in parts of this country, but has made us wildly unpopular in other countries. Our popularity has suffered most in Muslim countries that have been our friends, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan. The Pew Research Institute has documented this for several years now. We must act as though we want to bring the world together, not to excite a politician's core constiuency.
1/25/2007 4:32:17 PM	Tim F. Las Vegas, NV

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All leadership positions involved in exercising/creating foreign policies and confirming our position to foreign countries should require Peace Corp. experience and have demonstrated Conflict Resolution skills through the Corp.

The goal is to go into any foreign conflict, or hotspots, with a strong understanding, awareness, and respect for its history, culture, and people. In addition, we need to gain new alliances not lose them (keep the friends you have). The United States was viewed in many parts of the world as a positive force; we actually set ourselves up to be a "moral" and superpower. That has went down the drain because we have current leaders who became too arrogant and ignored the complexity of the current Iraq conflict. We should work on gaining new friends to help us create a stronger coalition towards foreign conflicts; however, not betray longtime friends (i.e., Israel) just because others don't like them; that is not a true friend at all. Leadership positions strongly involved in the support and creation of activities that impact our foreign position and policies all need to require education in world affairs and experience working/living abroad. Through their education and experience, they will need to have shown that they have a healthy respect and sensitivity to other cultures. A good program, which should be required before entering into political office/certain gov't leadership positions, is the Peace Corp, and other programs similar. The Peace Corp has for years brought Americans to other countries to become helpers and allies with improving the state of a struggling nation/foreign communities. Peace Corp individuals are intimately connected to the land, the ways of living, and to the people. There should also be an Executive Peace Corp program for those who decide later in life (beyond college) to become involved in a leadership position/political office of the same ilk. We need trained professionals of decency in our leadership to deal with our current issues in foreign policy and relationships.
1/25/2007 1:09:36 PM	Christi Pemberton, Greensboro, NC

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Stop supporting the Zionists against the Muslims. Grow up. Smell the roses. Look after number one.

Do not try to recreate a racist Nazi state in the Middle East. Improve the US on humanistic principles. Then, let the people set the direction and say goodbye to christian god.
1/25/2007 8:58:16 PM	Alcibiades

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Do not spend precious american lifes in the hopeless current medival civil - religious war in Iraq: Withdraw the troops now.

The political and military aims of the intervenion are already completed: There is no weapons of mass destruction left in Iraq, and the regime of Saddam is exterminated. The american political aim of building a new middle east in its own picture is utterly naive and outrigt utopian: Leave the middle east to fight out its own conflicts, if they want to do so. The only issue in the region that probably can be improved upon with US diplomatic intervention is the Israel-Paslestinian conflict. A satisfactory solution here will go a long way to defuse islamic inspired terrorism in our world.
1/25/2007 2:58:24 PM	Harald Trasti, Norway

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A multi-lateral orientation on the world is crucial but this will not happen until the grip of the Republican Right is removed from the levers of power.

Nothing of major consequences will affect American foreign policy until a complete change is made in the executive branch. The neocon vision of a pax Americana, the complete militarization of American foreign policy designed to implement that vision, the redefinition of the president's constitutional authority as commander in chief of the armed forces to commander in chief of the American people; the effort to denigrate,humiliate and render impotent the powers of the Congress; the anachronistic mathod of choosing presidents via the electoral college along with the structural design of the US Senate which allows for Senators from states with the fewest population numbers exercising inordinate power---all of these things constitute a perfect storm that locks in place the current American approach to problems and prompts the fear of the U.S. on the part of people who were traditionally our most stalwart friends and allies.
2/17/2007 8:57:50 AM	Gerald E Kerns, Loveland, Ohio 45140

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General US foreign Policy: Renounce the Doctrine of White Supremacy.

The US no longer believes that white people are superior because of an artificial trait called "race." There is no longer 3 worlds on planet earth. Everyone lives in the first world. Europe is no longer the source of all wisdom. All people have value and worth. The US now wants to hear the views of all peoples. The ambassadors will go on a "listening" tour where we will solicit views of all countries. We will eliminate the Security Council at the UN; thus making the US equal to every other country. We will eliminate the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
1/25/2007 8:19:30 PM	Wilson, Concord, CA

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Pull out of Iraq so that a pan-Arab war between our enemies, led by Iran & Saudi Arabia, breaks out.

If we pull out of Iraq our enemies in the Sunni and Shiite sects will try to dominate each other. The Iranians will support the Shiites. Moqtada al-Sadr is a Shiite but will pursue his own goals. The Sunni minority will be supported by Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and others. Al Qaeda, a Sunni group, will pursue their own agenda, too. Saudi Arabia is our biggest false friend. The money they make from oil revenues fund Wahhabi Islam in extremist mosques around the world, especially in USA, UK and Europe. A pan-Arab war will force the Iranians and Saudis into an oil price war. They will compete to lower prices in order to fund their war. Jihadists will be fighting each other instead of killing Westerners. Sunni and Shiite have battled for Arab supremacy for the last 1400 years since the death of Muhammad. Invading Iraq was a well-intentioned mistake that turned into a catastrophe. The war planners should have anticipated the Sunni-Shiite madness. A War between Saudi Arabia and Iran is in USA's best interest. Pull of Iraq, NOW, and let them sort it out.
1/25/2007 12:51:27 PM	Asma bint Marwan, Washington DC

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Isolation.

Both the world and at least 2/3 of American citizens beleive that we are too stupid to lead, too lazy to get out of the way, and too cowardly to defend our positions, unfortunatly they are correct. Isolation is benefical to America in that we no longer will need to care if Europe is threatened by Muslim extremists. No longer will we need to care if Tiwan is threatened by China. Japan can provide for its own defence. The reduction in military forces that isolation will provide will allow us to pay off the national debt. The one sticky point is Israel. I my opinion we should give the Jews a new homeland, the state of New Mexico, there because only a few indians and hollywood actors will care, and because it will prevent another holocaust. By converting our coal supply to oil ($40 per barrel) and ending oil imports we can further reduce Mideast tension. After this is complete we should withdraw from the world stage and not comment on any other country or their actions as long as they do not threaten our borders.
1/25/2007 12:02:19 PM	Ken Roberts Miami, FL

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The US should disarm and dismantle its WMD's.

The US should stop making and hoarding weapons of mass destruction. The goal of diplomacy is mutual survival, its tool is trust. Unfortunately, it's much easier to fear a man with a loaded gun than it is to trust him. Until the US disarms (to a reasonable level) US foreign policy will only succeed in papering over growing fear and mistrust. The first step in implementing the program is to rid the US capitol of suicidal bombers and the corpocrats who pay them millions in this life. The second step is to educate the public; we could start with basic biology and psychology. Yes, there are people crazy enough to kill us and they tend to be ourselves!
2/17/2007 10:09:44 PM	Malwin, in the USSA

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Reduce US "interests" in the Middle East

The US is constantly being drawn into political and miliary conflicts in the middle east, and the reason most often given is "US interests in the region." One can only assume that "US interests in the region" amount to two things: 1) oil, and 2) diplomatic/military commitments to Israel. Perhaps it's time that we HAD no "interests" in the region. US miliary aid to Israel would be a nice beginning; not a rebuke of Israel, nor a cut of diplomatic ties, but simply a cessation of military support. Second, rapidly wean ourselves off oil from the region. No doubt it will be a difficult transition, but isn't the economic and cultural change worth it?
2/17/2007 3:56:46 PM	Bill, Charlottesville, VA

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Research issues before we go after solutions

Had the U.S. Administration done proper research on Iraq, they would have never invaded. If they would have listened to the Middle Eastern experts on the civil war that would ensue post-invasion. We would have never invaded. Our Administration needs to look at the big picture of things. Saddam was in power because he brought stability to a 3 sided region. Yes, it looked bad to the global community that there was "ethnic cleansing", but that is what it took to bring a sense of stability to the region. Especially in the retaliatory Middle Eastern Culture. It seems gruesome, and I feel bad for the groups that were oppressed/suppressed, but they should have figured out to leave the region, and go where their religion is looked upon more favorably. But either way, had the U.S. done some "real" research on the region, they would have known to stay in Afghanistan and fix the mess there instead of jumping ship and going to Iraq. Osama would have been dead by now had we followed the "Stay the course" policy there...
2/17/2007 2:19:42 PM	Patrick, Anchorage Alaska

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A Pragmatic Approach to the Iraq Situation

1. Immediately begin a major continuous diplomatic effort with moderate Arab countries friendly to us, working diligently toward a diplomatic solution within the framework and with the support of the world community � 2. Move our soldiers to bases outside of the insurgency area and closer to secured areas� 3. If and as necessary, move the Iraqi center of government from the least secure to a more secure area, for instance the Iraqi north � 4. Provide military help from those bases to the Iraqi Military only in instances where it will be of obvious benefit and high success of probability. Air and logistical support being the primary support choices� 5. Arm whatever group of Iraqis we feel are our allies using monies paid to Iraq for production options on in-ground oil reserves � 6. Turn this mess over to the Iraqis and let them fight the insurgency down to a nub if they wish, or go belly up if they don�t wish � 7. Whatever the outcome, use our presence in Iraq to prevent incursions from Iran and Syria, and to maintain stability in areas like the Kurdish north -� 8. Any rebuilding or economic aid should be also in the form of purchased in ground production options for Iraqi oil. Iraq should be funding and fighting for this effort, not America � 9. Remain in Iraq until the country stabilizes and we have secured the oil resources we have purchased. Even Britain paid us back for our efforts on their behalf during World War II - we should expect no less from Iraq. Immediate withdrawal is just not a realistic option as the resulting regional power vacuum will force a disastrous outcome for long term U.S. and Western interests. 10. And if possible, impeach or otherwise remove from public (dis)service the fools that got us into this mess
1/25/2007 4:04:25 PM	PRM, Pennsylvania

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Remove all U.S. military presence from Saudi Arabia; that would be justice, and it would placate at least a portion of alQaeda.

binLaden didn't attack us because he hates our liberties. He attacked us because we have military personnel and equipment based in Saudi Arabia and other "holy" lands. We have to stop listening to Dubya's rhetoric and face facts.
1/25/2007 3:03:22 PM	Jack Caswell

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Diplomacy - mixed with Global persuasion, Foreign aid, Economics and Military action (in the same order).

A mix of Diplomacy, Global persuasion, Foreign aid, Economics and Military action (in the same order) is my solution to the current woes of the US foreign policy which will sustain its �leadership� position in this primarily unipolarized world. The US needs to clearly understand that �Leadership is not a Position but (mature and positive) Action�! A peaceful world is in the interest of everybody including the US citizens as they had experienced on 9/11. And in today�s increasingly fragmenting world, the Diplomacy is the best way forward. Also, required is Global persuasion i.e., engaging other nations in the process, because sustainable peace on the Earth is not the sole responsibility of the US. The US should increase its Foreign aid for economic development of the developing nations, especially the African countries, which would prevent rampant civil wars and bring back normalcy as abysmal level of backwardness is the prime cause of all major problems in the otherwise �natural resources rich� continent. The US also needs to re-look at its Economic policy, especially its huge farm subsidies, and work with the WTO for overall economic development of the world, as Peace is strongly linked with sustainable economic development. Military action should be �the last� resort as any �solution� and certainly not the kind the world saw the US doing in Iraq. The engagement of the United Nations by the US for effective global governance is the key to its effective foreign policy as the UN provides the required platform where 192 member states can be made to converge and work on diverse humanitarian issues as there are many problems of the world which affect all inhabitants at various levels all across the globe irrespective of their nationalities: refugees� movement and settlement, drug trafficking, human trafficking, endemics, AIDS, illegal arms trade, global terrorism, to name a few. They are famously termed as �Problems without Passport� by the Under-Secretary-General at the UN, Mr. Shashi Tharoor!
1/28/2007 10:45:18 PM	Anju Chandel, New Delhi, India.

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Resolve the issue of Palestine

Once and for all the festering wound in the middle east has to be resolved. Either the Israeli's abide by the UN resolutions to date or tell them they are on their own. Everyone must sign on to the non-proliferation treaty and it must be enforced globally not selectively.
1/25/2007 8:51:42 PM	Mike Thompson Nova Scotia

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Offer both the Israelis and Palestinians a U.S.- backed MUTUAL DEFENSE TREATY ... provided Israel withdraws from the Occupied Territories back to the "Green Line."

Given the lack of trust (well merited by historical facts) between Israel and the Palestinians, there is no real possibility of concluding an enduring peace without the pro-active participation of the United States. Absent that (and it has remained that to this day), all else is, in Shakespear's words, "full of sound and fury, signifying... nothing."
1/25/2007 5:56:22 PM	Colonel (Rtd) D.S. Arthur - La Mesa, CA

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Hire some real experienced diplomats and then listen to them.

Disregard the political fallout and hiring the right people and beg if you have to, to get them to take the job.
2/25/2007 4:03:50 AM	Frances Anne Collins

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Exile Paris Hilton to Iran.

This is a way to show some Muslim countries that there is a nonviolent way to deal with a society's most irksome problems. Even the most despised individual in a society need not be beheaded, but instead a peaceful, nonviolent solution can be found that will be better for everybody. This has the added benefit of showing poor Muslim countries that even America has a limited appetite for shallow senseless materialism. But you may ask "what's in it for Iran?" Their youth will be "scared straight" back to fundamental Islam, because they will see that continued "westernization" leads to mindless vapidity.
1/25/2007 3:52:07 PM	Nichole Richie

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Our government seems to be turning a blind eye towards a very simple solution to end the conflict in the Middle East and to perhaps eliminate terrorist activities. The road to peace in the Middle East is to recognize the rights of equality and coexistence. The coexistence of the Palestinians and the Jews in Palestine is the only path to peace in the area. The Israelis and the Arabs hve to overlook the mistakes and problems of the past and direct their attention to a peaceful Middle East in the future. This cannot be done with the unfair, unjust and one-sided foreign policies of the United States in the Middle East.


3/30/2007 1:48:39 PM	Kathy; Dallas, TX

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PRESIDENT CARTER YOUR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD NEEDS YOU WRITE NOW

MR. PRESIDENT YOUR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD NEEDS YOU WRITE NOW E-mail: carterweb@emory.edu THE NEXT PRESIDENT AND THE FUTURE OF THE USA AND THE WORLD � WE MUST NOT TAKE CHANCES. Contact Information Mailing Address: The Carter Center One Copenhill 453 Freedom Parkway Atlanta, GA 30307 Phone: (404) 420-5100 or (800) 550-3560 E-mail: carterweb@emory.edu __________________________________________________www.Ichee.org International Council for Human Ecology and Ethnology _- Dr. John -- Director General _________________________________
2/24/2007 7:37:02 PM	Dr. John - New York

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MR. PRESIDENT YOUR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD NEEDS YOU WRITE NOW

MR. PRESIDENT YOUR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD NEEDS YOU WRITE NOW E-mail: carterweb@emory.edu THE NEXT PRESIDENT AND THE FUTURE OF THE USA AND THE WORLD � WE MUST NOT TAKE CHANCES. PUT 3 REALITIES TOGETHER = THE MOST IMPORTANT WORLD ISSUE IS MIDEAST NEUTRALITY ONE Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York became the first candidate since the program began in 1976 to forgo public financing for both the primary and the general election because of the spending limits that come with the federal money. By declaring her confidence that she could raise far more than the roughly $150 million the system would provide for the 2008 presidential primaries and general election, Mrs. Clinton makes it difficult for other serious candidates to participate in the system without putting themselves at a significant disadvantage. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/23/us/politics/23donate.html? ex=1171515600&en=93595c105342c491&ei=5070 TWO REMEMBER - General Wesley Clark knows: �New York money people� are pushing the U.S. for MORE war. Candidates for president in 2004 spent $80 million. Candidate expenditure in 2008 will be over $100 million. The money will come mainly from special interests. THREE THE NEXT AMERICAN PRESIDENT WILL BE A DEMOCRAT. WHICH OF THE PRESENT POSSIBLE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES THAT CAN WIN ARE FREE FROM THE �New York money people?� � NONE. ANSWER/ACTION There is one man who has clearly learned and grown from presidential experience - as did President Washington, - and subsequent experience. JOIN IN DRAFTING then supporting PRESIDENT CARTER FOR ANOTHER TERM. More than a quarter-century after completing his term of office, James Earl Carter is still to be found in the thick of debates about national policies on a range of issues: nuclear arms, Iraq, North Korea, and, especially, the conflict between Israel and the Arabs. A steady stream of books and articles continues to issue forth from his pen, and he travels the world on self-selected diplomatic missions. No other former President has chosen to play a similar role. But then, Carter�s whole political career has been out of the ordinary. Like President Washington, he has learned from experience, and is a wiser man now than when he was President. James Earl Carter, Jr. 39th President of the United States For issues of special interest � migration, health, social security, global warming, your special concern � choose people for Congress / Senate � the presidency is prime. Congressman Ron Paul, Republican of Texas, with a record as an honest man in the federal government, could be a good vice president. Congressman Ron Paul - Vice Chairman of the Oversight and Investigations subcommittee: �The [9/11] investigations that have been done so far as more or less cover-up and no real explanation" FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT WORLD ISSUE NOW � MIDEAST NEUTRALITY - PEACE AND STABILITY- � PRESIDENT CARTER IS THE BEST. Think about it then � PRESIDENT CARTER FOR PRESIDENT IS WAITING FOR YOUR CALL� POST THIS MESSAGE ON YOUR LISTS-every way you can. if you are not American, who is next President of the USA is important to your life and the future, as it is for Americans. This message can reach people everywhere in the world. People for Peace and honor send this to your mailing lists. Let us all send a message to President Carter -- we need you for President � . AND SEND THIS MESSAGE FOR PEACE AND HOPE AROUND THE WORLD - Contact Information Mailing Address: The Carter Center One Copenhill 453 Freedom Parkway Atlanta, GA 30307 Phone: (404) 420-5100 or (800) 550-3560 E-mail: carterweb@emory.edu www.Ichee.org International Council for Human Ecology and Ethnology _- Dr. John -- Director General
2/24/2007 6:54:15 PM	Dr. John - New York

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Use the matrix.

Talk to Iran. Then to Syria. Then to aunt Mary. Get Saudi Arabia to talk to Shiite Hezabollah. The insecure Druze will then be forced to confer with Armenia. Involve Russia through suggesting relinquishing Chechnea instead of Israel giving up the occupied territories. Hold a 4 way meeting with Syria, Israel, US and Japan over a dual third party negotiation possibilites over the Golan heights. This would solve most of the problems in the middle east. Then call in the UN and we should be done.
1/26/2007 11:55:21 AM	P. Cornell

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Neca eos omnes.

Kill them all and let God sort them out.
1/25/2007 8:25:06 PM	Arnaud-Armaury, Citeaux

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Increase USIS centres around the world

I used to go to local USIS library when I was youngster in the 50s. Local people could read US magazines, newspapers, journals and documentary films. Even the library loaned books to us for free of charge. During Christmas, we were entertained by Christmas related short movie and recieved a small inexpensive gift (pencil and note). Weekly newsletter posted in front of the US embassy about our space program, presidential election, world heavy weight championship, medical achievement, local scholars at US collgege, latest innovation and product. The above activites informed the local population about US. Directly or indirectly about our culture, economy, education, political, health and welfare. Nowaday, US is the only country that local population and politicians looks for support for their struggle for democracy.
1/25/2007 7:16:53 PM	John, California

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Make Irag the 51st state.

Tell anyone else that gives us a problem, that they can be 52nd.
1/25/2007 1:31:40 PM	Buster, MD

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Nuke 'em


4/7/2007 9:27:10 PM	Fritz, Los Angeles

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The US should disarm and dismantle its WMD's.

The US should stop making and hoarding weapons of mass destruction. The goal of diplomacy is mutual survival, its tool is trust. Unfortunately, it's much easier to fear a man with a loaded gun than it is to trust him. Until the US disarms (to a reasonable level) US foreign policy will only succeed in papering over growing fear and mistrust. The first step in implementing the program is to rid the US capitol of suicidal bombers and the corpocrats who pay them millions in this life. The second step is to educate the public; we could start with basic biology and psychology. Yes, there are people crazy enough to kill us and they tend to be ourselves!
2/17/2007 10:15:43 PM	Malwin, in the USSA

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Create A New Type of Diplomatic Representative to Speak to Countries and Groups the US Does Not Have Normal Diplomatic Relations With

Many nations that have a huge impact on US foreign policy are not on diplomatic terms with the US. Among these are North Korea and Iran. Historically, the US doesn�t have normal diplomatic contact with these countries, apparently because by not recognizing them and not exchanging diplomats with them, they are somehow pressured to change their attitudes towards the US, or because of concerns of security for these diplomats. Unfortunately, this means that there is no easy direct communication between these governments and the US government, and messages are routed through other governments and channels and many potentially promising diplomatic opportunities have been lost. I propose the US create a new diplomatic title and assign members of the diplomatic corps to act as the US contact for these nations. Rather than a symbol of prestige �see, the US recognizes us� they would be a pointed reminder that the US wants to insure these countries are getting the messages correctly and the opportunity is available to reply quickly and accurately, but that they are a problem and do not deserve true diplomatic recognition. These representatives would normally not actually reside in the nations they deal with, but in nearby nations friendly to the US, but communications gear would be delivered to the nations in question that would allow them instant contact with these individuals. Churchill said �Better jaw, jaw than war, war.� Surely it has to be better to have an accurate exchange of ideas, even between enemies, than to blindly fumble around and risk everything.
2/17/2007 10:07:11 PM	Mike C. Kansas City, MO

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Create A New Type of Diplomatic Representative to Speak to Countries and Groups the US Does Not Have Normal Diplomatic Relations With

Many nations that have a huge impact on US foreign policy are not on diplomatic terms with the US. Among these are North Korea and Iran. Historically, the US doesn�t have normal diplomatic contact with these countries, apparently because by not recognizing them and not exchanging diplomats with them, they are somehow pressured to change their attitudes towards the US, or because of concerns of security for these diplomats. Unfortunately, this means that there is no easy direct communication between these governments and the US government, and messages are routed through other governments and channels and many potentially promising diplomatic opportunities have been lost. I propose the US create a new diplomatic title and assign members of the diplomatic corps to act as the US contact for these nations. Rather than a symbol of prestige �see, the US recognizes us� they would be a pointed reminder that the US wants to insure these countries are getting the messages correctly and the opportunity is available to reply quickly and accurately, but that they are a problem and do not deserve true diplomatic recognition. These representatives would normally not actually reside in the nations they deal with, but in nearby nations friendly to the US, but communications gear would be delivered to the nations in question that would allow them instant contact with these individuals. Churchill said �Better jaw, jaw than war, war.� Surely it has to be better to have an accurate exchange of ideas, even between enemies, than to blindly fumble around and risk everything.
2/17/2007 10:03:45 PM	Mike C. Kansas City, MO

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This is my solution for all categories to the world perception of the U.S.A, No diplomacy, military action except to defend the united states, no global persuasion and no foreign aid for 5 years.

Deport all persons not American citizens, no visas and let the world cook in it's own stew for 5 years and we will see what developes. The world in general view us as a evil empire and we think we are helping. Stop helping and let them help themselves. In 5 years we could do a lot of good for this country without having to expend trillions of dollars in other country's who view us as a oppresssor. After 5 years maybe we can talk about giving a little help to some countrys.
2/17/2007 5:39:43 PM	dave

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Blue state secession.

Nothing else will work like cutting off the money Washington rakes in every year and uses to make the world an even worse place to live in. The blue states pay in two-thirds of the revenue that the federal government gets. Most of the red states have become welfare-client states and laugh all the way to the bank at the blue states. The federal government is always buying new war toys, there are U.S. military bases in 130 foreign countries and most Americans simply don't care if the USA is the most hated country in the world. If the blue states were to secede, they would equal the rest of North America. Their economies would be so much healthier, they could instantly erase the burgeoning state deficits that plague them year after year. They would be able to improve their infrastructures, provide adequate health care for all their residents, improve their schools, no more limitations on trade with other countries, the list goes on. Washington has milked the blue states long enough. Time for the red states to get off the dole and fend for themselves. This is the 21st century. Time to change.
1/25/2007 4:38:30 PM	Heather Czerniak, Milwaukee

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MR. PRESIDENT YOUR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD NEEDS YOU WRITE NOW

MR. PRESIDENT YOUR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD NEEDS YOU WRITE NOW E-mail: carterweb@emory.edu THE NEXT PRESIDENT AND THE FUTURE OF THE USA AND THE WORLD � WE MUST NOT TAKE CHANCES. Contact Information Mailing Address: The Carter Center One Copenhill 453 Freedom Parkway Atlanta, GA 30307 Phone: (404) 420-5100 or (800) 550-3560 E-mail: carterweb@emory.edu www.Ichee.org International Council for Human Ecology and Ethnology _- Dr. John -- Director General
2/24/2007 7:34:39 PM	Dr. John - New York

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Agree to disagree

Europeans and Americans have different agendae. Pursuing the 'American dream' is what the US want for everybody, but their parameters and those in European countries do not compute.
2/17/2007 8:00:04 PM	Ally Hauptmann-Gurski, Australia

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Agree to disagree

Europeans and Americans have different agendae. Pursuing the 'American dream' is what the US want for everybody, but their parameters and those in European countries do not compute.
2/17/2007 7:59:26 PM	Ally Hauptmann-Gurski

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Close all but about six U.S. embassies around the world.

Most embassies are a near total waste of taxpayer money. Our embassies are a cover for industrial and military spying. Most of our ambassadors are poorly suited for their duties, being mostly political appointees who happened to pony up a large sum for campaign funding. They give citizens of most foreign nations a bad case of heartburn. Most legitimate embassy functions could be covered by a simple liaison office that could be staffed by fewer people and that would stay out of the limelight. The whole point is to lower America's world exposure for some time to allow things to cool off.
1/25/2007 9:11:17 PM	Joe. Fountain Hills, AZ

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End Political Lobbying From Foreign Countries

In response to the overwhelming influence AIPAC has on our legislative and executive branches the U.S. needs to outlaw lobbying/political donations/influence from any group whose sole purpose is to ensure our foreign policies benefit another country. In this case our politicians have been putting Israel's best interest ahead of our own and we find ourselves despised by a clear majority in the Middle East, in a quagmire in Iraq (where the Pro-Israel neo-cons claimed the road to peace in Jerusalem went through Baghdad), and every Muslem terrorist group associates us with Israel's apartheid system and its violations of Palestinian human rights. We send this country many billions of dollars each year, and pay Egypt billions each year to be their friend. We need to cut off AIPAC's influence and start looking after America's best interests again.
1/25/2007 12:38:31 PM	Patrick, DC

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