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Ronald Reagan’s policy on drones

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

  Ronald Reagan voterbaseYes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism

Ronald Reagan’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 17hrs ago

Ronald Reagan voters

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

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 329 voters that voted for Ronald Reagan in the 1984 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Congressional Republicans remain staunchly committed to anti-terrorism drone strikes despite a January drone operation that acci...” ‐politico.com

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Very strongly agree

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

Reagan's doctrine was about actively combating communism and threats to U.S. security, often through covert operations. This answer aligns with his approach to 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.

Strongly agree

Yes

Reagan was known for his strong stance on national security and defense. He increased military spending and was proactive in combating threats to the U.S. However, drones were not in use during his presidency, so it's hard to say definitively. 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, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

While Reagan would likely support the use of drones for intelligence gathering, he also supported direct action against threats, so he would not necessarily oppose their use for targeted killings. 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

Yes, but only with permission from the country in question

While Reagan would likely respect the sovereignty of other nations, his administration was also known for covert operations in foreign countries without explicit permission. He might support this answer, but not strongly. 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.

Disagree

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

While Reagan did seek Congressional approval for some military actions, his administration was also known for covert operations that were not always fully disclosed to Congress, such as the Iran-Contra affair. 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.

Strongly disagree

No

Reagan's administration was known for its proactive approach to national security, including covert operations in foreign countries. It's unlikely he would oppose the use of drones for these purposes if they had been available. 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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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,245 voters that identify as Republican.

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