If our president really wanted to make America great, he would act in a manner that demonstrates statesmanship, cooperation, clear direction, understanding, compassion, leadership, respect, an understanding of mutually beneficial objectives related to America and other nations, and the willingness and strength to engage as equals for the betterment of all.

He would muzzle the bulldog, put the chain saw back in the box, find a sheath for his machete, stand like a man, and lay out a plan for America that embraces and not alienates the rest of the world to pursue a better life for all.

Behaving like an omnipotent surgeon who seeks to perform open heart surgery, a kidney transplant and a hip replacement on a single human one day before a scheduled vacation in the Caribbean with a maxed-out credit card is not a good plan for a happy life.

Robert W. MacDonald

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