Banana Republicans
(It’s not an original phrase, but useful.)
Well, let’s see. Banana Republics were company-owned countries managed by puppet dictatorships relying on intimidation and militarized police for the benefit of a few to the detriment of the public.
The new twist sounds like a foreign policy coming home to roost like a ghost from the past.
Anyone else feeling spooked?
Jnana's Red Barn 
Spooked is a very good word to describe the situation.
Thanks. You gave me a big laugh on a sad day.
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
MY, MY…HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED! AT ONE TIME, REPUBLICANS ACCUSED PRESIDENT OBAMA OF TURNING THE U.S. INTO A BANANA REPUBLIC! WITH NO RESPECT ANYWHERE! 😀
THAT IS…A GLOBAL PUSH OVER (AND HE DID!) MY OPINION, FRIEND!