https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gra...nch-with-trump
Graham is well known as one of the more hawkish, pro-active foreign policy Senators, closely aligned with McCain for decades on these issues.
He summarizes Trump's feelings well, as they were discussed on the other thread (which went off topic as these do, so starting this one).
Like I said, I was concerned, but waiting to see what he really did. Trump it sounds like is rightfully frustrated that we are still the world's policeman, we're paying all the bills, no one else is helping, and he's tired of it. I'm tired of it, we should all be tired of it.
We drain off trillions in US treasure and wealth to forward the interests of our nation, but it also benefits nations like NATO and others tremendously, and very few are paying to help carry the load. Damned few, and the few that are are generally poorer nations like Poland.
Trump is sick of it, thus the reaction in Syria, but it sounds like he's pursuing a path that is still workable and has listened to his advisors, including Graham. Graham is coming around to supporting the plan, which speaks volumes. he is far from a Trump stooge and has never gone with the party line on foreign policy if he disagrees, so it's a strong reassurance.
That's why I wanted to wait. Trump is 100% right to be frustrated, but we still have to not just pull up our tents and run. it's a tough, no win situation, but it looks like it is being done in a sensible way.
Which is why rushing to judgement in these situations isn't terribly wise. Esp. with Trump, his tweets and such are to start a debate, and to move the debate, doesn't mean that's the final policy that's implemented. And that's not all dumb, b/c he has moved the debate in many areas, and that's a key to getting progress in your direction.
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