I think you're right about the first part, Bill. There aren't many potential "candidates" who would take such a stance. Primarily, in my opinion, because they know they don't stand much of a chance against the political machine in this country for getting elected. Although I disagree with your suggestion that someone who would take such a stance would not be a good president on other matters. Personally, I think anyone who woud stick to their principles instead of selling themselves for votes would make a very good president... if they could get elected.

Here's what Kucinich has to say about how the US should behave toward the rest of the world. He's a lone voice of sanity awash in a sea of madness, as far as I'm concerned...

www.kucinich.us/issues/internatcoop.php

http://www.kucinich.us/issues/national_security.php

http://www.kucinich.us/issues/terrorism.php