oh, i hadn’t heard him talk. ha, he does come off smug. his writing is definitely smug, but for some reason reading smugness doesn’t rub me the wrong way, but hearing and seeing it does.

one interesting point he does make, that could add to your list. he says global trade has only been possible because the US Navy is in every sea to ensure safe travel of goods. I don’t know if that necessarily just helps the US, more of a global win.