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Abraham LincolnvsJohn C. Calhoun

Trump is meeting Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

πŸ›οΈ Politics & Government

Trump is meeting Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

Associated Press
Venezuela oppositionU.S. diplomatic relationselection dispute
Portrait of Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

"Such a meeting carries weighty implications. While engagemen..."

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Portrait of John C. Calhoun

John C. Calhoun

"This meeting reeks of Yankee meddling, a dangerous precedent..."

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42 votesβ€’Round 1/3
Round 1
Opening Statements
Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln19th Century America
Such a meeting carries weighty implications. While engagement is vital, we must tread carefully lest we be seen as meddling in the affairs of another nation. Remember, a house divided cannot stand. Supporting democracy abroad is noble, but we must avoid actions that could ignite further discord and instability.
Portrait of John C. Calhoun
John C. Calhoun1782-1850
This meeting reeks of Yankee meddling, a dangerous precedent! The Union's interference abroad, like its overreach at home, threatens the delicate balance of power. We must not allow the executive to unilaterally dictate foreign policy, lest we invite endless entanglements and undermine our own sovereignty.