I feel a few of our neighbors north of the 49th Parallel may be misinformed by our squeaky wheel media. Our previous administration didn't have a clue what was going on in this world, let alone what was happening at home. Apologizing for our behavior at every turn? really? Be polite, but stand up for what your beliefs are! Most Canadians I've met give me that impression - especially those involved in shooting events. Which brings up another little item - shooting events... the previous HMFIC made a derogatory comment about this past-time - but then who enjoyed shooting trap???!! The people of this country had no business with personal firearms? WHAT??? Some of my folks had some up close and personal encounters with the POS and we were in the right at every turn... backed all the goons down... both verbally and legally.
Take a good look - see how dysfunctional our Dems are just trying to get their party on line, our country was run in that same fashion for 8 years... We are not a socialized government, contrary to what most think, we are not a Democracy either, look up the definition of Republic...
While Trump may rub you folks the wrong way, especially from what you get to see and hear, the things he's doing are promises he made to the silent majority here - he was left a country in ruins, don't believe me???- ask some of the folks from our "Sanctuary Cities", or folks that work in the energy sector, or the manufacturing sector. Things are 80% better than they were, but the nail was started in the coffin and not even Trumpy can pull it out. He's had to tame it a little bit to get a second term, but we are waiting for the swamp to be drained - that's where the most noise is coming from. The lying, thieving, cheating bastards are getting nervous now. Trump is not a politician although he is learning some of the ways- dammit! This drives most of the liberals nuts but being part of that silent majority, I find it amusing. He's gained my respect in these last couple years even though I still struggle watching and listening to some of the things he says. Like myself, he should shut up when he's ahead.
Don't give any of the credit for ITAR going away to the last administration! If you do, you need to dive a little deeper into your research... not just hearsay.