“I don’t approve or agree with the phrase, but what is clear is that we are back, no more apologies, and you’d better respect us.”
We don’t need to be liked, but we do need to be respected, and there’s the difference between liberals and conservatives. Liberals want to be liked. Conservatives want to be respected.
YES. As vividly shown by Obongo's foreign visits and boot kissing at the G7's. There won't be any more of that on the foreign stage. Treat us fairly and respect the power that we are. We can be your best friend or a formidable opponent; the choice is yours.
“Liberals want to be liked. Conservatives want to be respected.”
With the “Liberal” approach, we are neither liked nor respected. With the conservative, we are respected, and, ultimately, liked.