Short Take Politics
Isolationism takes hold
We were the most powerful nation in the world. That is no more thanks to a new doctrine from the Trump administration which calls for the United States to dominate the Western Hemisphere and for NATO to be prepared to defend itself by 2027. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-sets-2027-deadlin…
Chaos is coming
As we go back to Presidents Coolidge and Hoover, international diplomacy meant the US only chipped in when it was in our best interests. There was only self-interested involvement. Keeping peace took a backseat to furthering parochial interests. Those times have returned. How it plays out is uncertain but Russia and China are sure to take advantage. Eventually we will have sanity again but there is a good chance millions will die again first. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/chaos-is-coming-trump-war-alliances-democr…
Alleged pipe bomber supported Trump
He thought the 2020 election had been stolen for President Biden and placed the bombs as a distraction before Jan. 6. Vice President Harris came within 20-feet of one of the explosive devices. https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/politics/accused-pipe-bomber-made-statem…