[rxsid]

"Yet, there is a deep consistency in what President Trump is doing. He correctly understands that (1)our allies have been happy because we have carried the allied military burden for 73 years (since the end of World War II), and (2) have accepted bad trade deals and (3)one-sided protectionist regulations on their part. "

Definitely understatements on all points.

Without them, much of our allies' ability to afford so many socialist programs would be more difficult.

[bert]

President has declared an end to the reconstruction from WW II.

While America enjoyed decades of no competition, that competition is now full grown. It is time for them to compete minus the artifical props and buttresses.