I got no idea whats going on.

That’s part of the point. Hypernormalization keeps people confused. There is too much to encapsulate easily. But to the point of the couch fucker’s speech, isolating the US benefits Russia and its goals. NATO absolutely does not align with Putin’s agenda at all. He wants it weak or dead. As far as your question about doing a 180 on trade/immigration policies, have you not noticed anything about tariffs or deportations? The US pissing on Canada and Mexico? They have already changed so much of that.

The US is not operating as it once was. The objective goals now are to help Russia and further enrich the wealthy class.

https://haha.business/

“Fred Flintstone is a family man - he works hard and provides a very good living for his wife, Wilma, and daughter, Pebbles. Looking to expand beyond ‘construction’ with a couple of small, side businesses, Fred seeks legal advice from Harvey. The case is seemingly a simple matter until the Feds start questioning the legitimacy of Fred’s business dealings and his possible ties to the Mob.<BR><BR> Harvey, oblivious as always, refuses to see Fred as anything but an honest working stiff, struggling to provide for his family. That is, until he’s made consigliere.”

I loved that episode.

makes everything rather shitty

^^^ We are here. ^^^