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Zelensky is a quick learner on the “say nice things about Trump” strategy.
The Abraham Accords were a solid achievement. And eventually the Russo-Ukrainian War will end with a negotiation. Whether it is a good deal or not will depend on the details.
The frozen Russian assets can be handed over as reparations.
Trump wants to fight for and protect Americans by making a bunch of foreigners from Canada and Greenland Americans
He’s really into 19th century policy. Tariffs, Manifest Destiny, with a little Monroe Doctrine for good measure.
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This imperialist rhetoric is the first Trump action (and reaction from his base) that makes me genuinely nervous. I still think Trump is just posturing, but the combined embrace of demonizing minorities *and* territorial expansion is a troubling one. I sure hope the enthusiasm I’ve seen toward it comes from ignorance.
I'm not nervous about the hot air. But the day may come when we need some good will from the peoples and political leaders of Panama, Canada and Denmark. Seems senseless to throw that away for some cheap thrills.