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> “We have the military power to do what we want" it becomes rather terrifying

And it turns out they don’t have the power to do what they like. The US is terrifying, but it’s military looks weaker.

[etiam]

They may be vastly overestimating how much military power lets them do whatever they want, but it's plenty for throwing one hideous narcissist vengeance tantrum when the frustration hits.

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Exactly. As we have just seen.

And the ease with which Trump is manipulated by those with skills in that area is horrifying. Eg Netanyahu, Putin.