Britain’s corruption and weakness shut down America’s possible courses of action.
Putin bought himself time with brexit and the splintering of europe into nationalist and nativist whinging.
The power of the US is not a magic wand.
And although I know we lost so much momentum in the specious over reach of the Bush years… Obama’s lack of support from Britain regarding Syria was perfect for Putin’s European plans.
Exactly…
Britain’s corruption and weakness shut down America’s possible courses of action.
Putin bought himself time with brexit and the splintering of europe into nationalist and nativist whinging.
The power of the US is not a magic wand.
And although I know we lost so much momentum in the specious over reach of the Bush years… Obama’s lack of support from Britain regarding Syria was perfect for Putin’s European plans.
Everything and everyone is connected.
That is the lesson of the class we are always in.
Certainly hope so.
100 💯 100.