How Trump deals with CNN sets the stage. When the Soviets saw Reagan fore all the air traffic controllers, they knew they weren’t going to push him around.
Remember the Iranians, yelling and physically menacing Kerry and the US negotiating team and they meekly backed down?
every time Kim Jong il wants food or fuel, he threatens and beats his chest.
ISIS loves making big “or else” threats.
How Trump brings CNN to heel and destroys Buzzfeed will be closely watched by every bully on earth.
I made that very point myself on an earlier thread. When Reagan fired PATCO, the Russians said to themselves, "This is a man who means what he says." It influenced Soviet/US relations for the rest of the Reagan administration.
I sure miss him.
How Trump brings CNN to heel and destroys Buzzfeed will be closely watched by every bully on earth.
Yup.
Yep. Our Enemies recognize an alpha male when they see one.