Neither political party is homogenous. There are embarassing elements in both camps.
That said, this episode worries me too. Insulting a friend is bad strategery. This country supports our war effort and troops directly.
Let me put it this way -- I consider the UAE more of an ally than France.
I've always been a borderline R, since I'm one of those folks who doesn't think the Rs are conservatives -- defined as folks who oppose govt control of private business.
Agreed, the D's are not a choice.
One year, I wrote in my father-in-law. Next election I might do the same.
This is close to the last straw with the Rs, for me.