Some folks commenting on this topic remind me of the cowboy who jumped on his horse and rode off in all directions.
The talk is that Trump has “no foreign relations experience”. But he’s not even elected yet, and he’s already earned the respect of one of our toughest adversaries. The mutual respect between the two says volumes about foreign relations.
People recognize, and respect, strength...no matter what their beliefs or country of origin. Putin knows if he treats Trump like he’s bullied Obama, he’s going to get called out on it.
“Peace through strength” is not just a slogan, it holds true through every level of life. The only way America will ever be able to return to freedom without fear is to become so strong that no one, no one, will want to mess with us.
Until we stop apologizing for everything and stand strong for OUR values and OUR Constitution, we’re going to keep getting crapped upon.
We see what “weak”, “apologetic” and “indecisive” leadership has brought us, wars and conflict - even invasion of our homeland - everywhere.
The only contribution that is noteworthy from the Muslims in this country is that they kidnapped people in Africa and sold them for slaves all over. Of course, Obama never talks about that “accomplishment”, does he?
Even at a personal level, if someone incessantly bugs or threatens you, and you knock out a few of their teeth, then they leave you alone. Reagan did that to kahdafi early on and we didn’t hear a peep out of him until the libs took over again.
“Turn the other cheek”, you say? I prefer, “onward Christian soldiers” myself. All of the “love”, “common sense”, and “rhetoric” in the world are not going to quell the tide of the Islam invasion...all they understand is strength. Faced with strength and resolve, they rather surrender to a CNN news crew than fight. Sad dam Hussein went down faster than a broken elevator when faced with American forces, and Isis will do likewise...IF we ever get a leader and not a community organizer.
The talk is that Trump has “no foreign relations experienceâ€
Trump has business dealings all over the world. In most countries - and I know because I worked in Europe in the 90s - business deals are mini-diplomatic endeavors. Trump has more foreign policy diplomacy experience than Obama ever had.