[nacozarina]

If the US is mired in its own domestic unrest and military misadventures in the Americas, it will be unable to intervene effectively in conflicts in Europe or Asia.

[quantified]

Imagine being the next president inheriting this dumpster fire. I always thought Obama was handed a poisoned chalice. This will be insane.

[openuntil3am]

> the next president

I appreciate your optimism.

[oneneptune]

This is presuming the next president isn't supportive of these policies and a continuation of the policy.

[quantified]

I'm thinking that even then, they'll be a bit smarter and realize that this is a lot to handle. Won't be starting from as good of a base.

[AuthAuth]

It really does need to be someone who has been in the political game their whole life. It cannot be another inexperienced populist.

[kisper]

Along these lines, it seems too much hope for... but we need a president that can respectfully dialogue with people on the other side of the aisle and empathize with people and their views gained from lived experience. These days the status quo is to treat any opposition to their point of view as sign of idiocy or moral corruption.

[AuthAuth]

Absolutely not. The otherside have shown their colors. They need to be completely ignored and shutdown of power so adults can focus on running the country.