Leaving the Philippines seems like the right move. But be prepared for the backlash in this country when the first incident that happens overseas that our presence might have prevented. Whether in the Philippines or Afghanistan or Iraq or any other hell-hole we bail on.
Trump is playing poker with Duterte. But Trump, unlike Duterte, is holding the high cards. Will be interesting to watch...
Pevented???
By what, being the Big Brother that is always bailing out everyone else while they play Chief Runamuck?
Nope, time for them to put on their Big Boy pants and run their own show without us telling them when and where
Pull the crutch and they will move
I'm not convinced yet it is the right thing to be promoting though, at this time.
I would prefer an effort to renegotiate the VFA, something President Trump takes pride in hawking as his forte.
I'm married to a Filipina American citizen and I love the Philippines (as a tourist ... not to ex-pat), and I see a LOT of potential for business in the Philippines to a younger man with ideas and the start-up capital.
If President Trump is not interested in re-negotiating the VFA, I disagree with that decision, but still support him as our TWO TERM President.