I didn't agree with everything Harris said here, because I ultimately think Trumps goal is to get Europe and the British Isles to get the own power up. I think bullying the allies is a bad play but I think that's his actual goal. But Harris does a great job of a quick over-view of why the strategy isn't a great idea, and why America needs Allies

https://x.com/MarleneASarroff/status/2014632267449303454?s=20

I wake up every day hoping to see messages like this 🥹

I fundamentally disagree with the broad assertion that all Muslim-majority countries are inherently safe or that the U.S. is uniquely dangerous due to its Christian identity. For instance, Jordan is among the safer nations in the Middle East, but this safety stems primarily from its small size, stable monarchy, effective security measures, and lower population density, rather than any religious or cultural superiority. However, it's important to note that Jordan is not free from crime; it experiences petty theft, occasional violence, and has a history of anti-Palestinian tensions. The Gulf monarchies, such as the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, achieve low crime rates mainly through their vast wealth, which finances extensive surveillance, strict policing, tight immigration controls, and the segregation of low-income migrant workers. Their safety is a product of economic power and authoritarian governance rather than solely cultural or religious factors. Many Western nations—and several U.S. states—often rank higher than Jordan and most Gulf countries regarding safety, lower homicide rates, and overall personal security. Countries like Iceland, Switzerland, Norway, Japan, and even some conservative U.S. states (Vermont, New Hampshire, Idaho, Wyoming) consistently appear among the safest globally, according to indices like the Global Peace Index and Numbeo crime statistics. Interestingly, within the U.S., the most dangerous urban areas are often found in liberal states and cities (California, New York, Illinois, etc.). Contributing factors include lax immigration enforcement and certain progressive criminal justice policies, such as bail reform and reduced policing, which critics argue have exacerbated violent crime. Meanwhile, conservative states with stricter law enforcement tend to report lower rates of violent crime. Ultimately, personal and public safety is influenced more by governance, economic conditions, population management, law enforcement effectiveness, and policy choices than by religious identity or the distinctions between “Muslim” and “Christian.”