GOP Debates stirring the pot...

Tomorrow night the Republican presidential candidates will try to win voters in another televised debate, this time in Florida. These numerous debates have done much to help and harm the hopefuls. But did you know that these debates have also stirred up some trouble with some foreign friends? Watch Mitch Ceasar discuss the influence these debates are having on our international relations.

You can also read about how these debates are not just changing minds in America, but also abroad.

Turkey is one of America's most important allies... The last thing we need is to create confusion and condemnation with this secular country that straddles Europe and the Middle East. Unfortunately, a recent debate did just that... Check out this Washington Post article.

We all know Germany, and we know what a powerhouse it is in Europe as well as around the world. And, of course, Germany and America enjoy a strong relationship. But, Germany's foreign minister of defense recently berated how the GOP debates and how they have portrayed Europe. Here is an article from Deutsch Welle about this topic.

And this article from The Chicago Times pretty much summarizes the problem when the candidates tackle foreign policies in these debates...

So the question is if one of these candidates ends up in the White House, what will be their foreign policy goals? Since America is very much a player on the world stage, its economic future is tied to its relations with countries big and small... You don't need a business background or work in the diplomatic corps to realize we we need trading partners and we need friends with military might. You can't trade or receive help with those you mock, ignore or hurt...

My next post will be about the influence of the Latino/Hispanic vote in Florida and the nation. Mitch Ceasar has some very interesting facts and thoughts on this topic, too.