No Deal Is A Good Deal

That's the best EJ Hill picture ever.

Gentlemen,

With no disrespect, I think that Claire would do well to really listen to Peter's opening comments about Europe and NATO. Peter is completely right that Europe has developed a culture of pure dependency on the US while insulting and yes undermining US interests and for that matter their own interests.

As far as hard Brexit goes I think Mr. Delingpole should be listened to. No Deal is the best deal. Trump isn't bluffing. Soft Brexit would destroy Britain's ability to make a trade deal with the US. Of course, if Britain went with hard Brexit they would immediately have a deal with the US and shortly thereafter other major players. Meanwhile, those EU countries that are doing major trade with the UK, will find a way to keep selling cars to the British. Brexit just do it!

Regards,

Jim

From Claire's Twitter storm:

How is it, then, that suddenly, we’re consumed with rage that Europe is “taking advantage” of us? How have we forgotten that this is the point of the system?

I think this is a big part of the answer to that question:

Misthiocracy, Joke Pending (View Comment):

From Claire’s Twitter storm:

How is it, then, that suddenly, we’re consumed with rage that Europe is “taking advantage” of us? How have we forgotten that this is the point of the system?

I think this is a big part of the answer to that question:

Mis,

Oh, sure it's all about us. Germany is at about 1.3% of GDP. All Trump is asking of them is to come up to their 2%, you know, commitment! Let's see it's been over 5 decades since the Marshall Plan was necessary. It's been over 25 years since the fall of the Soviet Union. Still, the spineless Obama administration and the delusional EU couldn't handle Putin so Trump mustn't give them the good swift kick in the pants they deserve. Daddy should take them for ice cream and tell them how wonderful they are.

Is it still too much for Germany, or France for that matter, to do their 2% GDP commitment? Money that will be spent inside their own borders for their own defense. They have earned the insult pure and simple.

Regards,

Jim

Great conversation. Listening to Rob's long explanation of why controlling the Senate is important, I was reminded of a question I've long had that's never been addressed in political discussions -- why doesn't the President of the Senate [Mike Pence] have more say like the Speaker of the House? If you guys could address this on Uncommon Knowledge or some similar podcast I'd like to hear it. For example, I'd like the Senate to abolish the filibuster, but if that's not feasible, why can't Pence demand that the Dems bring in the cots and go on TV 24/7 every time they threaten it?