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It’s a mistake

The first sign that you’ve married an abuser is when he tries to isolate you from friends and family.

In the course of the past few weeks, we’ve alienated our partners in NATO and our friends in the European Union. We’ve abandoned the entire world except for two not very admirable nations by announcing our withdrawal from the Paris Accords.

It’s time to start looking for a divorce lawyer.

Arnold Slotkin, Hollywood

This story was originally published June 19, 2017 at 8:14 PM with the headline "It’s a mistake."

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