America finds itself in the unfortunate position of being the country that keeps the world in balance. When we slip, or show weakness, the world begins to fall apart. Wars spring up, financial instability rises, poverty and disease crop up, and oligarchs tighten their grip to the detriment of people around the globe. Entropy creeps in when America isn't maintaining its strength and making it clear that countries need to be on their best behavior.

A strong American leader brings peace, justice, and prosperity. A weak one invites collapse.

Children in the home may like the fact that they can run roughshod over their mother because it's easier to get what they want. They may "want mommy" all the time because they know that they can get away with a lot more under her.

It's when daddy gets home that the kids shape up and start acting right. They mind their p's and q's, and do as they're told, because facing daddy's wrath is a terrifying prospect. They may not like daddy as much as they do mommy, but they respect him, and it's that respect that keeps the house from falling into chaos.

When Moran used the term "reputation," Trump returned with the word "respect," and I think that's the reputation we should aim for. Not being liked, or feeling like a part of the "global community." We aren't a part of a global community. We are the United States, and without us, the world descends into chaos. Respect for us keeps things in order, and in order to maintain that respect, we have to flex our muscles and, from time to time, throw a punch.

Our enemies, and sometimes even our allies, may not like it, but what they like or dislike doesn't matter. What matters is that they maintain a healthy respect for us, our economy, our military, and our leadership.

Our reputation among other nations should boil down to, "We don't cross daddy."