Here’s the paradox of building a relationship with the USA. The only way to get Republicans to respect you is to be a macho tough guy – and have a strong military with nuclear weapons. Republicans are schoolyard bullies. They talk lots of trash about Russians, but have given up trying to fight them in any meaningful way. But here’s the paradox – what works on Republicans has the opposite effect on Democrats. Being a macho tough guy will actually make them hate you more. They’ll build even more drones and ships named after gay pedophiles, and want to start a war with you more than ever before.