Paul, I agree, let's follow your prediction that president Trump "will flex United States military power to satisfy his own fragile ego and line the pockets of the powerful MIC."  What does MIC stand for?  Also, as you know, any negotiation ones walks into both sides are trying to gain advantage, it doesn't need to be said, both sides know it.  What you interpret as bluster I interpret as serving notice.  To each his own.