Indeed. History will look back at this moment and shudder. It wasn’t inevitable. (View Post)

Yup. You’re right to be pessimistic. The idea of Western Europe collaborating sufficiently to be greater than the sum of its parts seems further away than ever. (View Post)

It’s not that strange. The Americans did not act immediately against Hitler’s aggression. It took nimble political footwork on the part of FDR to support us before Pearl Harbor. (View Post)

Another geopolitical benefit chalked up to the master stroke that is Brexit. The weakening of European relations at the time we need them most. (View Post)

I just think you are very selective in what you choose to quote and dismiss and change your mind a lot. Currently, you appear to be in a "I love Rishi" moment. It's sweet. (View Post)