the outcome of the election

[Occhidiangela]

Then, look at the modern executive theocracy in the US, operating on the supposition of Cold War Realist principles of hegemony that it can no longer sustain, and... scratch your head confusedly?  21st Century?  Naw, let's compare with Europe circa 1000...
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Then, look at the modern executive theocracy in the US,

You are not even close. I won't return the favor of an insult to Canada at this time. How hard do want to be slapped for that irresponsible sound byte? Your standard is generall higher. Retake your own high ground, it looks good on you.

As to the Cold War influence, noted, and yes, it does not always seem to fit the current situation. Me, I want to see Russia in NATO, and sooner rather than later. Eye on China, and the Ring of Fire around the Indian Ocean.

As to sustain . . . an interesting security problem to resolve, and still a work in progress. Been involved personally in it.

I will point out to you that during the Cold War, we had any number of Allies who stayed with us so long as our economy and security blanket took care of them. Now . . . interesting, to see who the fair weather friends are, now that the heavy lifting is over. Very revealing. Any alliance, any coalition, is by nature temporary. The question, what is its term limit, can only be answered after its disollution.

Occhi