Federico Reyes Heroles
Is Trump’s madness something entirely new? No. “I use emotion for the majority and reserve reason for the minority,” Hitler. Same author. “The first requirement for success is the constant and regular use of violence.” 365 days a year. ICE—with twice as many agents—throughout the Union. Minneapolis will remain in the historical mosaic of repression. Terrorize in general, but especially in “sanctuary cities.” Confrontations, arbitrary and violent arrests. Terrorize to rule. Terrorize migrants, and he succeeded. Terrorize Iranians to seek a realignment.
Iran is three times Spain’s territory and has many resources. Terrorize the world with tariffs, but the consequences are for its consumers. Terrorize Venezuelans to become their savior. And, in that environment, subdue Petro and Díaz-Canel. And, why not, Mexico: threats of ground actions, overflights at will.
The attack is permanent, just as Ukraine and the European Union are. It does not seek victory for one or the other. It aims to establish itself as the one who decides. Endless verbal attacks on the press, but also transgression of basic rules of coexistence, such as the search of the home of Hannah Natanson of the Washington Post. The murder of Renee Nicole Good by ICE will have a monument.
This is nothing new. “From the sublime to the ridiculous, there is but a single step,” said Napoleon, and so… invade without hesitation. “The best way to keep your word is not to give it,” is an effective formula. “Sheinbaum is a nice lady, but drug traffickers rule the country.” Regardless of the internal mistakes that are destroying Mexico, the president has had to deal with a madman. But Sheinbaum has proceeded with serenity. The country has taken the pressure well. The concrete actions of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection, and those of “collaboration,” are our best weapons for defending sovereignty. But Secretary Rubio is clear: they want a political demonstration that there is a break with the narco-state. This has not happened. Why? Does she not want to, or cannot she? With the information already available to US intelligence, taking down a political drug lord would be the next and obvious step. There is no deception in a warning.
Let us remember Hitler: the first condition for success is the constant and regular use of violence.
So, regarding Greenland, by hook or by crook, whatever it takes: I’ll buy it, I’ll invade it. But humanity is not doomed to the mentally ill. In fact, it is precisely this recklessness that leads them to failure. Napoleon was on Saint Helena at just over 50 years of age. Hitler: suicide, 56 years old. What can we expect? Trump’s madness has already generated strong and interesting reactions. It is an awakening—first, the response to the new tariffs on Europe for not supporting the US appropriation. The Union united. “Europe will not be blackmailed”: Macron. Trump mocks and insults the inhabitants of the island-continent: “Their defense is two dogs and a sled.” Add another sled. “You can count on us,” said Von der Leyen. France, Germany, Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, and Denmark are sending weapons. The special relationship with the United Kingdom is shaken. “We will defend them.” The Danish foreign minister is brutal and uncompromising. The inhabitants of the disputed territory, especially children, paint their flag and take to the streets. Asia watches. NATO is in decline, they say. Perhaps this shake-up will revive it. Born in 1949 in response to the USSR’s expansionist threat, it is based on three principles: an attack on one member is an attack on all; “Collective Defense” (Article 5); and the defense of democratic values.
This, unfortunately, is just the beginning. But in Trump’s delusions, Saint Helena and the bunker must appear. He is already disapproved by public opinion. There is impeachment, removal from office, a political trial for serious crimes, or abuse of power.
Why not?
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