In the whirlwind world of politics, it’s always a delight to sit back and watch when the pieces start falling into place, especially if you’re on the side of the so-called “strong leaders.” Recently, discussions have turned toward the effectiveness of the doctrine known as “peace through strength,” championed by none other than the past Commander-in-Chief, Donald Trump. Some might snicker, but let’s face it, there’s a compelling argument here that maybe, just maybe, intimidating those who would do us harm actually works.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz, known for his directness, paints a vivid picture of how a strong American president makes global enemies shake in their boots. According to his view, the mere idea of Trump possibly holding authority once more is causing quite the ruckus internationally. Why else would we see supposedly about-to-be-cancelled executions suddenly grinding to a halt? It’s as if these adversaries got a whiff of 2016 and had vivid flashbacks of Trump’s unyielding approach to foreign policy.
While current leadership may boast of its achievements, Cruz unabashedly attributes any sense of global stability not to their efforts, but to the looming possibility of Trump’s return. It seems like the world is on edge, waiting to see if this bold prediction by Cruz comes to fruition. He suggests that the fall of Iran’s oppressive leadership could be imminent, alongside significant political changes in Venezuela and Cuba. Cruz likens these potential shifts to historic upheavals, perhaps getting a bit ahead of himself with comparisons to the Berlin Wall’s fall.
One can’t help but chuckle at how the topic of Venezuela came up. Apparently, with the departure of Nicolás Maduro, thanks to what can only be described as a robust “To-Do List” including freeing political prisoners and dedicating a large chunk of oil trade to the U.S., it’s almost like this unnamed interim president learned from the Trump Playbook. Let’s just hope they didn’t get stuck on the chapter about towering neon real estate.
These changes, as per Cruz and like-minded commentators, echo the power of a strong, decisive, and, might I add, rather intimidating America. Sure, some might call it hubris, but if these actions contribute to security and the promotion of democratic values, who really needs a modest approach? It’s a wild scenario unfolding before the world’s eyes where past lessons taught under Trump’s tenure seem to be resonating louder than present actions.
