“Bill Clinton justified expanding trade with China, culminating in Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) in 2000, by arguing it was the best way to foster democracy, improve human rights, and advance economic interests, He termed this “constructive engagement,” believing economic openness would force China to open its society, liberalize its economy, and abide by international rules” Google AI. He was wrong!
“Angela Merkel justified trade with Russia, particularly energy imports and the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, by maintaining that Europe and Russia were neighbors who could not afford to ignore one another. She argued that commercial ties were a pragmatic way to anchor Russia in a rules-based system, foster interdependence for stability, and keep dialogue open even during political tensions, often labeling it “change through trade” Google AI. She was wrong! A huge strategic failure by the International Socialist Democrats in the USA and EU.
And that is all I’m going to say about that!
Drain the Cesspool 