(September 11, 2024 at 6:13 pm)Leonardo17 Wrote: The only real solution to that is to improve conditions “elsewhere”. Nobody can do it in one day. But I believe that making investments in democratic ideology (even when it involves military support) is a huge part of that puzzle.
One of the things I appreciate about Harris is her approach to this problem. It was not short-term, give 'em good numbers stuff; she tried to address root causes. Successful? No. But that's not because the thinking is flawed, it's because she was thinking long-term and that doesn't play to headlines.
I think investing in the stability of our neighbors is a good thing. How to make it work right, that's a discussion. But it seems obvious to me that people only flee unstable areas. Investing in their stability seems apt.
I have to say, though, that supporting the spread of democracy should probably avoid any appeal to military force.