Only to the extent that Big Money controls those interests too. The axis of evil 2.0 is the fascist dictators and wannabes that have been unleashed on the world, on the global stage, and are lining up to help each other destroy what we laughingly lovingly call The Free World.
Eisenhower moved the Republican Party off isolationism after the first America First movement. Of course there was the little detail of WWII in the interim.
NATO will be collateral damage in this move by DeSantis. The confidence that our allies have in us just took a large plunge.
Our allies flat-out should not have any confidence in us. Our bipolar political divide means we can guarantee nothing beyond a single term, and in the case of a lunatic like Trump, not even within a term. It encourages everyone to get what they can, while they can, and have backup plans.
Exactly. The one glimmer of hope is how Europe has stood up to Putin and strengthened NATO. That is because Europe still remembers. And because Europeans seem better educated. And more willing to look at the long game than Americans with their 10-second attention spans.
(My greatest prayer now is that Xi is not as stupid as Putin and other ego-blinded dictators.)
I don't disagree with the broader point, but I would suggest that Europe forgot and now re-remembers. It beggars my belief to the extent Europe was dependent on Russia energy.
They also did spend time coasting on their defense spending. In part that worked into our design (and is why we shouldn't be as upset as idiot Trump was about it), but from their own perspective, that was a strategic mistake that they likely aren't going to have to pay for in part because the Russian military was much weaker than thought and because 4 years of Biden buys time (and no one take that as rah, rah America saves the day).
I would agree with this too. In particular I have been impressed with the head of NATO but also with various EU leaders. Russia is right on their borders and they are awake now even if they slumbered a bit long.
What is that Monty Python line: "Nobody EXPECTS the Spanish Inquisition!"
It shouldn't have (taken a large plunge because of DeSantis). It should sadly already be pretty low with the election of DJT. If ever there was a case where our allies should hope for the best and prepare for the worst, our presidential elections is it.
The confidence of our allies took the deep plunge in 2016-17 and has not recovered. They are cautiously optimistic with Biden but they see much clearer than we do, in the midst of it, that MAGA GOP stole 2016, sought to steal 2020 and thought they had, and plans to steal 2024 and is well on its way. The world knows it is not safe in GOP hands and it seems that the US voter is not educated or aware or intelligent about all this. The world is waiting holding its breath to see if the bit of consciousness that showed up in 2018 continues to hold!
Yes, our allies see that our NATO and Ukraine commitments are hanging by a thread, subject to the whims of the isolationist authoritarian wing of the GOP and low information voters. However, the GOP did not 'steal' in 2016 in any literal sense. Don't dilute that word, because you hand Trumpians the 'whaddabout'.
I disagree. I think it was literal. There was evidence the RNC gave Russian hackers targeted info on several districts in three states that, under propaganda influence, were turned for Trump. There was a lot of hacking going on and a lot of influence peddling and the RNC targeted it for the EC.
It would be effective propaganda if it were honest but it was corrupt. It worked with America's enemies to divide and conquer with a minority of the popular vote. The EC has always been undemocratic. Even if it's being used exactly as intended. There is a reason no country has adopted it in their constitutions.
It is indeed a different kind of theft. A distinction without a difference imho.
If anyone is playing word games, and insulting conversants, it seems to me it is that person who is otherwise blogging under That's Another Fine Mess. Sorry, we are not going to subscribe to your mess.
You made an assumption about me that is not true (I grew up Democrat). And your ensuing ad hominem attacks make me uninterested in engaging with you further. I can get that on red state or huffpo and I'd engage you there. But I go to Bulwark to get away from that.
It was also under Eisenhower that the top marginal tax rate, for the ultra-rich of the day, was something like 94%...and the economy was booming. Ike was the last Republican worthy to be of the party of Lincoln.
What amazes me, is how damn stupid their position is. China is certainly the #1 Geopolitical factor in the coming decades. It has 4 times our population, an economy that is growing (though slower), and is working to build soft power throughout the world. Why in the hell we wouldn't support Ukraine as a way to keep Europe and NATO firmly in our camp is mystifying to me.
Interesting how he's completely reversed himself. Of course, when Russia took Crimea, Obama was president so of course Ron was opposed. The entire GOP is lacking in principles.
Well, it's out in the open now.
Either Trump or DeSantis, America is joining up with the axis of evil.
Is it possible that the axis of evil.2.0 is in reality world-wide fossil fuel interests?
Only to the extent that Big Money controls those interests too. The axis of evil 2.0 is the fascist dictators and wannabes that have been unleashed on the world, on the global stage, and are lining up to help each other destroy what we laughingly lovingly call The Free World.
All true, but fossil fuel is the segment that is involved at the moment in an existential battle--their goal line stand.
Eisenhower moved the Republican Party off isolationism after the first America First movement. Of course there was the little detail of WWII in the interim.
NATO will be collateral damage in this move by DeSantis. The confidence that our allies have in us just took a large plunge.
Our allies flat-out should not have any confidence in us. Our bipolar political divide means we can guarantee nothing beyond a single term, and in the case of a lunatic like Trump, not even within a term. It encourages everyone to get what they can, while they can, and have backup plans.
Exactly. The one glimmer of hope is how Europe has stood up to Putin and strengthened NATO. That is because Europe still remembers. And because Europeans seem better educated. And more willing to look at the long game than Americans with their 10-second attention spans.
(My greatest prayer now is that Xi is not as stupid as Putin and other ego-blinded dictators.)
I don't disagree with the broader point, but I would suggest that Europe forgot and now re-remembers. It beggars my belief to the extent Europe was dependent on Russia energy.
They also did spend time coasting on their defense spending. In part that worked into our design (and is why we shouldn't be as upset as idiot Trump was about it), but from their own perspective, that was a strategic mistake that they likely aren't going to have to pay for in part because the Russian military was much weaker than thought and because 4 years of Biden buys time (and no one take that as rah, rah America saves the day).
I would agree with this too. In particular I have been impressed with the head of NATO but also with various EU leaders. Russia is right on their borders and they are awake now even if they slumbered a bit long.
What is that Monty Python line: "Nobody EXPECTS the Spanish Inquisition!"
It shouldn't have (taken a large plunge because of DeSantis). It should sadly already be pretty low with the election of DJT. If ever there was a case where our allies should hope for the best and prepare for the worst, our presidential elections is it.
The confidence of our allies took the deep plunge in 2016-17 and has not recovered. They are cautiously optimistic with Biden but they see much clearer than we do, in the midst of it, that MAGA GOP stole 2016, sought to steal 2020 and thought they had, and plans to steal 2024 and is well on its way. The world knows it is not safe in GOP hands and it seems that the US voter is not educated or aware or intelligent about all this. The world is waiting holding its breath to see if the bit of consciousness that showed up in 2018 continues to hold!
Yes, our allies see that our NATO and Ukraine commitments are hanging by a thread, subject to the whims of the isolationist authoritarian wing of the GOP and low information voters. However, the GOP did not 'steal' in 2016 in any literal sense. Don't dilute that word, because you hand Trumpians the 'whaddabout'.
I disagree. I think it was literal. There was evidence the RNC gave Russian hackers targeted info on several districts in three states that, under propaganda influence, were turned for Trump. There was a lot of hacking going on and a lot of influence peddling and the RNC targeted it for the EC.
That's not stealing the vote on election day. That's successful propagandizing. Different in kind from ballot and voting machine tampering.
It would be effective propaganda if it were honest but it was corrupt. It worked with America's enemies to divide and conquer with a minority of the popular vote. The EC has always been undemocratic. Even if it's being used exactly as intended. There is a reason no country has adopted it in their constitutions.
It is indeed a different kind of theft. A distinction without a difference imho.
If anyone is playing word games, and insulting conversants, it seems to me it is that person who is otherwise blogging under That's Another Fine Mess. Sorry, we are not going to subscribe to your mess.
You made an assumption about me that is not true (I grew up Democrat). And your ensuing ad hominem attacks make me uninterested in engaging with you further. I can get that on red state or huffpo and I'd engage you there. But I go to Bulwark to get away from that.
Eisenhower also got Republicans to give up their 98 year old support for protectionist trade policies.
It was also under Eisenhower that the top marginal tax rate, for the ultra-rich of the day, was something like 94%...and the economy was booming. Ike was the last Republican worthy to be of the party of Lincoln.
What amazes me, is how damn stupid their position is. China is certainly the #1 Geopolitical factor in the coming decades. It has 4 times our population, an economy that is growing (though slower), and is working to build soft power throughout the world. Why in the hell we wouldn't support Ukraine as a way to keep Europe and NATO firmly in our camp is mystifying to me.
The Republican partisans are not known for their intelligence. Being ignorant seems to be their preferred stance.
Have to keep up with their base.
Sure, but I'm talking about the supposedly smart ones (DeSantis and others).
As I said, they've been bought. They don't give a damn about the country or its people. They're the Quislings of our generation.
I've said it before. Putin bought them body and soul.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if that was literally true. DeSantis could have been on Putin's payroll since he was in college. They plan long-term.
The real hypocrisy is that these folks claim to oppose China and Iran. Both big allies of Putin.
Their "news" department hasn't bothered telling them that.
"Globalism!"?
No; that would be тАЬRepublicansтАЭ are joining up with the axis of evil. But we knew that.
Well, they've hijacked the cockpit, and we're all going along for the ride, willy or nilly.
not yet. Right now they are more likely a passenger in Coach who doesn't like the cheeze whizz. The cockpit door remains locked.
Well, there's a change of shift coming up. Aircraft crews have limits on how many hours they can be on duty...
Interesting how he's completely reversed himself. Of course, when Russia took Crimea, Obama was president so of course Ron was opposed. The entire GOP is lacking in principles.