April 28, 2004
Bush's Failed Foreign Policy
The administration's high-handed style and its gratuitous unilateralism have embittered even those most likely to embrace American values and invited opposition even from those with most to gain from American successes. All around the world, fewer and fewer people accept that any connection exists between their aspirations and the principles Washington preaches.
This is from a recent article by Samuel Berger that details how Bush's foreign policy has alienated our allies and weakened our ability to fight terrorism, stabilize Iraq, and embark on any new campaigns if needed while laying out a comprehensive plan for a Democratic president.
Even if Bush wanted to repair our alliances he would be incapable of doing so at this point. He has become such a polarizing figure that few leaders can afford to be seen as his ally regardless the issue. Kerry, however, regularly declares his intention to rebuild these strengthening alliances. He would provide the United States with another chance to bring in substantial support from other nations and to help legitimize the occupation of Iraq. Bush's policies only weaken our efforts against terrorism and our international influence. For that alone he must go.