> man, you have quite a pessimistic view when it comes to describing US allies. I certainly think it's better than having an morals-based view of geopolitics,

> man, you have quite a pessimistic view when it comes to describing US allies. I certainly think it's better than having an morals-based view of geopolitics, and either - believing in the moralistic post-hoc justifications for geopolitical actions like invading Iraq - wanting to unilaterally cede resources or control to geopolitical adversaries or the global south