In their op-ed today, McMaster/Cohn reveal their adoption of Putin's foreign affairs ethos. https://www.wsj.com/articles/america-first-doesnt-mean-america-alone-1496187426 …pic.twitter.com/pnTonPrAyv
-
It describes the "might makes right" approach to foreign affairs in which powerful countries have greater claim to sovereignty than others.
We left this model behind after the great world wars and have benefited from a lack of their return since.
-
-
Our system since has been rules-based in which all nations, no matter how weak or powerful, have the same claim to sovereignty and justice.
-
The "might makes right" philosophy, whether in foreign or domestic affairs, is an assault on truth.
- 5 more replies
New conversation -
-
-
One would hope center conservatives & center liberals could work together to save the nation from proceeding down this very dangerous path.
-
That part about "moral strength" made me laugh out loud. There is nothing morally superior about the USA since Trump took office.
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
Think Putin has some GOP family members in a basement somewhere threatening torture if they don't comply? Or have they just lost their minds
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Excellent point. US & USSR both nearly went bankrupt playing "Who has the biggest missile?" in the 60s/70s.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Yeah, I wonder who would benefit from such a worldview? Maybe the oil company with nukes masquerading as a country? Putin must be proud.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
It does not focus on cooperative competition and leveraging common interests to push American values. Trump Admin approach is zero sum.
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
The IRONY of our supposed "moral strength" after electing an adulterous, genital-grabbing, daughter-coveting, TV host....
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
"Cultural strength" from the guy who invited Ted Nugent into the Oval Office
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.