Good Cop, Bad Cop: Who Is Playing Whom? |
First of all, I am a pro Israel advocate, not a pro USA advocate. Democrat or Republican, I honestly could not care less. Which president sits in the White House matters far less to me than whether Israel can survive and defend itself.
Over the last years, what I have mostly seen are two old men trying to rule, or perhaps ruin, the world.
Looking at the recent confrontation between Israel and Iran and the incomprehensible attitude of Donald Trump, I became furious. Yes, I admit it. Furious at the United States.
Some time ago, after Trump helped get hostages home, I gave him credit. He handled that situation well. But beyond that, I came to another conclusion. Trump is a pure narcissist. And the best way to deal with a narcissist is usually not to interact at all. Ignoring them completely is often the most effective response.
Unfortunately, Trump is not some random man seeking attention. He is the President of the United States.
Why do I believe he is a narcissist?
What sane person publicly states that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his own fantastic efforts? We have heard endless self praise about Gaza, diplomacy, and peace initiatives. We have seen proposals for a peace board involving participants that make little sense from an Israeli security perspective.
Qatar, a country widely accused of financing extremist movements.
Erdogan, whose government has repeatedly positioned itself against........