| The world got into its present shape by worrying about opinions of others, while the cancer spread. Then the wake-up call for us happened - we know longer care about the world opinion factor.
Its a Wissling type of thing. (Its an England non aggression appeasing of Hitler - short lived of course).
Given time the diplomats will mend the fences. Basically - its they need us more than we need them.
We feed them, we support them, we protect them. Its all like a spoiled child.
I would favor pulling all troops and aid out of old Europe. They don't need us there and our continued presence is just a suckling at Americas teat.
As far as the rest of the world is concerned - if they want aid - let them ask and pledge allegiance as an ally.
Its Machiavellian I know, but trying to be loved only weakens you. I'd rather deal from a position of strength.
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