There is a price to turning us away

Well, I thought we would make an example of the French first, but it looks like I was wrong. The WaPo is reporting that we have taken back Turkey’s aid package, all $15B worth.

Many of our allies have been turning their backs on us thinking there would be no repercussions. Now Turkey has 15 billion repercussions. Think they regret partying in the streets after the vote was defeated?

This may actually turn out to be a blessing in disguise. By taking incentives away from a real ally we have shown a willingness to repay those who delight in our "distress." Had we taken something from France, no one would care because that relationship is already so poisoned. But to take from Turkey, that is powerful.

I have a feeling that the Turks will still eventually get the money, but it will be a while. They left us out in the cold; we're going to leave them high and dry and twisting in the wind for a while.

There is a price to pay for hanging us out. Our allies can just ask the Turks.