Subject: Re: AP Speculation on GARSA
BHM:There is nothing more important than our own security, and that includes our Southern border. It is the first duty of our elected leaders, at any level, to protest US. There in nothing shameful in saying that and reflecting that in our laws. Put on you own oxygen mask first, then help those around you.

Put America First. Catchy, I like it.

Mike, you seem to have no idea how important these alliances, trade pacts, and the trust built up with them are to America.

<snip>The U.S. is the world's largest importer and second-largest exporter of goods, as well as the largest importer and exporter of commercial services. Nevertheless, trade represents only 25% of the country's GDP in 2021 (World Bank).Jan 17, 2024

We had a trade agreement under Obama. the TPP, and Trump withdrew us from it, now China has applied to join. Trump made a bad move that weakened us and it looked like it was just because it was an Obama deal. That isn't what you do, you don't withdraw, you renegotiate. It's been renegotiated since.

By stating we may not defend Europe and Taiwan, Trump has people questioning our trustworthiness on the world stage. Our enemies will exploit that. If Ukraine isn't funded it will begin the decline of America on the world stage. If you want to follow a boob over a cliff, I'm not going with you.