Thank you for this thoughtful and nuanced overview of not only the changing relationship between Europe and the US, but the dynamics within the European countries. The earth is moving under the feet of the majority of humans that currently inhabit planet Earth. While many of us "didn't see it coming", those behind these changes have been planning it for oh so long. They just needed a critical mass of American voters and a narcissistic authoritarian who lacks any sense of shame, ethics, morality, or fairness and we're "off to the races". I feel bad for all the nations and peoples who have, by design, become "dependent" on the US and are now being completely abandoned and/or manipulated with the ruthless moves in play right now. These moves will not be without serious consequences to America and Americans. When and how they are visited upon us is yet to be determined.
Thank you for this thoughtful and nuanced overview of not only the changing relationship between Europe and the US, but the dynamics within the European countries. The earth is moving under the feet of the majority of humans that currently inhabit planet Earth. While many of us "didn't see it coming", those behind these changes have been planning it for oh so long. They just needed a critical mass of American voters and a narcissistic authoritarian who lacks any sense of shame, ethics, morality, or fairness and we're "off to the races". I feel bad for all the nations and peoples who have, by design, become "dependent" on the US and are now being completely abandoned and/or manipulated with the ruthless moves in play right now. These moves will not be without serious consequences to America and Americans. When and how they are visited upon us is yet to be determined.