What will last of Trump?

[Dill]

(07-18-2018, 12:32 AM)hollodero Wrote: I think that one won't go away that fast. The US really established itself as an unreliable partner who doesn't give two cents about any contract made by the "wrong" America. Even if Trump is out of office, the next one might arrive soon and display the same attitude.
The fact that there once was a Trump is enough to shake confidence in the US. I know I see it that way, and I want Europe to move further away from the US for good instead of just waiting Trump out. I guess many see it in a similar way.

Another thing I don't like about this alienating of our European allies. When the US and EU stand together with their massive economies, they wield tremendous power over bad actors like Russia and to some degree China.

They also shore up democracy, not to mention rule of law in international relations, as far as that can be done.

To the degree the EU decides to go it alone, it weakens US and EU power. Not YOUR fault, of course. You gotta do what you gotta do when Trump shoves your leaders around and treats you like mooches, while giving your common adversary much more respect. It just seems like Trump is going down Putin's wish list and checking every box--GB, NATO, EU, Montenegro, Syria.

It is puzzling that too few Americans see anything concerning about insulting and alienating allies as adversaries cheer. So long as nothing changes TOMORROW, what's the problem?