With all respect Jim. You deliberately misunderstand what I say.
What happens domestically in the US is only of passing interest to me.
It is the ramifications of the foreign policy that do directly impact on my life.
    If you think a President trying to ease back tensions between the US and Russia is a bad thing then I pity you. The preservation of the status quo means tensions are ramped up, illegal wars continue and the bankers and arms industry maestros make their millions. Do you really think they give a toss about you and your opinions and all the domestic protests?
    As I said before, all the signs are the tail is wagging the dog.
If you think that situation strengthens democracy you are in la la land.
This is a struggle between factions and the presidency and conlicting agendas.
If you want to take the simplistic view and think it is all about a personality cult so be it.