Should we expect Dems to heed foreign policy advice only from the left?

[blm]

Is it wise to listen to a variety of voices from advisors who span the far left to the center, possibly even center right (like a Biden, McCain or Lugar)?

We know Bush heeds ONLY those voices from the far right. What voices would be deemed appropriate to advise Kerry?

[Hunter_1253]

1. It's foolish...

It's foolish to limit information in any way, especially in choosing only partisan opinions. Sure, there has to be a time limit on debates, but don't ignore someone just because of his/her political affiliation. Think about how many people would be alive today if Bush would have truly worked towards bipartisanship instead of grabbing power and forcing one train of thought.

[Old and In the Way]

2. No President should surround himself with yes men/synchophants.

A wise President gets counsel from advisors that reflect all POV's. If he doesn't, he risks making uninformed decisions. See Bush, George W.

[Fenris]

3. That is very dangerous

A President should consider advice from anywhere it comes from, given it is credible.

[Prodemsouth]

4. Though I am against the Iraq war, I would most likely be described as

center right by many here. When I think of a left Foreign Policy I think of Carter, and I think of standing back on the hostage situation- which also ended his Presidency. I think the left Foreign Policy post Vietnam War did not do well. It seemed like every country had a grudge against us. Reagan moved too far in the other direction In fact, more Americans were taken hostage while Reagan was President than Carter. I tend to be in the Clinton area as far foreign policy and I think his foreign policy was successful especially in his first term after Somilia where Bush I sent troops.

[Aidoneus]

5. Experience teaches that they won't heed advice from the left anyway

so the question is moot..