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"It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world."

-George Washington

why not isolationism?

a common cliche often uttered

by those against the concept of isolationism is that "ignoring problems won't make them go away."

however, aggressively indulging oneself in issues does not make them go away either. isolationism does not make claim to ignoring issues. it does make claim to finding methods aside than war that can better and more peacefully solve our problems.

in addition, we do not need to dictate the issues that are not directly involving us because that will inevitably lead to unnecessary conflict.

why isolationism?

why not isolationism?

  • the belief that America could advance the cause of freedom and democracy by means other than war had become a popular one due to the fact that americans came to feel that American involvement in WWI was a mistake.

  • there were rumours of war profiteering and conspiracy from arms producers and other companies that would have directly benefitted from involvement.

  • in addition, the Great Depression of the 30's made it apparent to the people that we were not prepared to meddle with foreign welfare if we could not ensure our own.

interventionists also argue that

a policy of isolationism will lead to

cultural stagnation.

however, upon the 20th and 21st centuries it has become virtually impossible for a nation, especially one as recognized as the United States, to remain fully "isolated". our entertainment, the internet, immigration, and communication are inherent components of the 'american culture' and so even if we avoid foreign wars entirely, we will not be uninvolved with foreign affairs.

why not isolationism?

"the impulse to retreat from the world stage has a long and hardy pedigree... And while a dose of caution can be refreshing, a reversion to a dogmatic 'America First!' stance could damage both the party and the country. "

-G.O.P. vs. World by David Greenberg, published in the NY Times June 29th, 2011

isolationism:

interventionists believe that American isolationism called for complete disengagement from the world stage. however, isolationism in no way suggests that the United States should not further its territorial, ideological, and economic interests, and henceforth this argument is flawed.

i·so·la·tion·ism

ˌīsəˈlāSHəˌnizəm/

the policy or doctrine of isolating one's country from the

affairs of other nations by declining to enter into alliances,

foreign economic commitments, international agreements,

etc., seeking to devote the entire efforts of one's country

to its own advancement and remain at peace by avoiding

foreign entanglements and responsibilities.

isolationism in america.

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