If you don't respect your adversaries you'll never be able to work with them in any sort of constructive manner. We've certainly seen the results of lack of respect over the past 7 years.
Trump is the "reset button" for US-Russian relations we've been waiting for. You don't have to like or approve of someone to work with them for mutual benefit, but you do need to respect them. Every businessman knows that.
45 posted on 12/17/2015 6:27:16 AM PST by AustinBill
(consequence is what makes our choices real)