Europe has been embroiled in internecine conflict for
centuries increasingly, from the eighteenth unto the twentieth
century, involving the rest of the world. Conflict arising from the
“War of Jenkin's Ear” and the Spanish Succession, to religious
and dynastic conflicts to, in the wake of the French Revolution,
increasingly nationalistic ordeals. It was, in large measure, to
escape these conflicts that the founders of this republic separated
Church and State, and forged a union so as not to “Balkanize” the
continent thereby inviting further European intrusion. It was for
these reasons that President Monroe established his “Doctrine”.
Nevertheless, we have found ourselves drawn back into
European conflicts culminating the wars of the twentieth century;
and it was in the aftermath of those horrendous conflicts that
Roosevelt and Churchill began constructing a new order, first at the
Atlantic Conference then at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, producing
the U.N., the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund. These
were later followed by the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe and the
NATO alliance as well as continued American support for a movement,
best promoted by German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, to unite Europe
into a United States' like continental political expression as well
as a common market. A strong and united Europe capable of
contributing the common defense as well as a strong trading partner.
For nearly four score years the arrangement has kept the
peace. It is a remarkable, given the history of the region,
achievement. And, after nearly eight decades, Europe has
emerged—even given its problems—as much stronger than the old
Soviet Union, prosperous and strong.
It has its problems, most of which have been caused by
an ill-advised rapid expansion eastward, causing much of the current
conflict with the Russians as it tries to absorb and assimilate,
among other places, the contentious Balkans. But it has kept the
peace and provided—albeit with American support—an umbrella and a
framework for building and progress.
None of this means anything to the buffoon currently
residing at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Disgustus, for the most
nefarious of reasons, is determined to bring the European house down.
It was reported in The New York Times that during
this week's NATO conclave Disgustus threatened to pull out of the
organization unless his demands are met. The assembled should have
looked him coldly in the eye and asked him to leave. They should
have declared an end to any further discussions with the United
States and sent him packing. In wake of the 97-2 Senate vote, and
unanimous voice-vote of the House declaring support for the
organization just prior to his flight to the European conference,
Disgustus would have been made to return to this country having to
explain his behavior while in civilized company. Imagine, if you
will, a properly outraged Senate demanding that he appear before the
body and answer for his behavior. Don't hold your breath.
Instead he was left free to continue upon his rampage
through Europe insulting our British friends, threatening the British
Government by withholding a trade deal demanding that the UK sever
its ties with the EU. The May government, a coalition with very
little room to maneuver has found itself trying to untangle the
economic and political ties to the EU while not causing serious
economic dislocations. It is worth remembering that Boris Johnson,
with the help of the Russians—who helped engineer the Brexit
movement as well as the vote—demanded a referendum on the European
Union. Then Conservative Prime Minister Cameron, thinking that such
nonsense would be roundly defeated, put the question before the
people, unaware of what was transpiring behind the scenes. The
result was a potential disaster with Britain finding itself a pariah
on its own continent, cast alone with only a lifeline to it's most
reliable ally left to cling to. Enter Disgustus.
Doing the Kremlin's bidding, our very own Caligula,
determined to wreak the greatest damage upon the institutions of the
West, threw the weight of the United States behind the centrifugal
forces of disintegration. Threatening the UK with economic
retaliation if it does not sever its ties with the continent and the
singling out Johnson as someone who “would make a great prime
minister”, Disgustus let it be known what is demanded of our
friends. He spoke the The Sun about how he would love to see the term "England" reapplied to the nation; an not-so-subtle attempt to give a wink and a nod to Scottish and Welsh separatist movements. He gave encouragement to 'white' nationalists, criticizing Europe and Britain for their immigration policies claiming that it would destroy their culture. Then, to drive the point home, he went about violating
every known protocol when in the presence of Queen Elizabeth as he
strolled about the grounds during a military review.
As Europe watched, Disgustus, violating all the norms of civilized conduct, went about trashing everything in site. Like in his home country all of this is comforting to the crypto fascists and other rabid nationalists throughout Europe; none of this is reassuring to our closest friends.
Not since Chamberlain met Hitler at Munich has a British Prime Minister such cause to dread a meeting with the 'leader' of another country. Disgustus can be reliably only disgusting. The only question remaining is what form it will take.
It is noteworthy that the visit of Disgustus to the U.K.
Has been delayed several times. His visit had been downgraded from a
state visit to a working visit. He chose to stay out of the public
view, to parade himself down the streets of London, because of the
hundreds of thousands of protesters filling the streets beneath a
huge orange balloon of an infantile 'tRUMP' complete with small
hands, cell phone and snarling expression as it floated be-diapered
above the crowd.
And still the fool thinks he is 'winning', telling
Murdoch's The Sun that if 'honest' polls were taken they would
show huge support for his policies. Right, like the polls in Russia
showing 10 percent approval, 71 percent unfavorable, 77 per cent see
him as self-centered, 58 per cent think he is dangerous and only 16
percent see him as trustworthy. (1) Compare this to his 16 per cent
current approval rating in the U.K. And compare it with what it is
here in the United States. Clearly, the Russians take the greatest
measure of the 'man', perhaps revealing the inverse relationship
between the level of disgust with tRUMP and the relative influence of
one rogue Australian media mogul. In any case, this is how the world
now sees us. Disgustus is no longer amusing; Disgustus is no longer
entertaining; Disgustus is frightening, dangerous and universally
reviled. Is it no wonder, then, that tRUMP steadfastly avoids the
'people' and gives interviews only with Murdoch's tabloid The Sun
while on his current World Vandal Tour?
The bubble that is 'tRUMPworld' floats above the
outraged world like “le Infant Terrible”
that hovered over an angry London. Meanwhile, back in
the states, congressional Rescumlicans grille a career FBI agent in a
desperate attempt to obfuscate, obstruct, and smear the ongoing
investigation into the crimes and misdemeanors of this bastard
administration.
“'An
Br'er Putin, he jus' laugh and laugh”
Impeach
and Imprison.
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(1).
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2018/07/14/poll-majority-of-russians-dislike-president-donald-trump/23482100/
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