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Harry S. Truman’s policy on drones

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Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists?

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, but only with permission from the country in question

Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:

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Harry S. Truman voters

Answer: Yes, but only with permission from the country in question

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 243 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Nearly 6 in 10 Democrats favor using drones to target terrorist groups, while only 16 percent are opposed. Among Republicans, 72...” ‐foxnews.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, but only with permission from the country in question

Truman's foreign policy was characterized by respect for the sovereignty of other nations. He would likely agree with the need for permission from the country in question before conducting drone operations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, the military has no right to do so without a Congressional declaration of war

Truman was a strong believer in the separation of powers and the role of Congress in declaring war. He would likely agree that military actions such as drone strikes should not be undertaken without Congressional approval. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Truman was known for his cautious approach to international relations and his respect for the sovereignty of other nations. He might have been hesitant about the use of drones over foreign countries without their consent. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

Truman might agree with the use of drones for intelligence gathering, as he was a proponent of using technology for national security. However, his stance on using drones to kill suspected terrorists is speculative, as this technology and its implications were not present during his presidency. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism

Truman was a strong advocate for national security and took decisive actions during his presidency, such as the decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan. However, the phrase 'all means necessary' might be too aggressive for Truman's approach to foreign policy.

Disagree

Yes

While Truman was a strong proponent of national security, the use of drones for military purposes was not a technology available during his presidency. His stance on such a specific issue is therefore speculative. However, given his decision to use atomic bombs during World War II, it's possible he might support strong measures for national security. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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