OPEN NATION

Under international law, a country that is being invaded by a foreign adversary can declare one of its cities "open" which means it will not be defended and therefore available for occupation, thus sparing the city from the devastation of warfare.  In a similar fashion, Trump by inviting China to meddle, alongside the Russians, in our elections, Trump has declared the U.S. to be an open nation when it comes to cyber-warfare.   Now Trump's enablers, understanding the ramifications of what Trump has said, are quick to advise us all that Donald is just joking and baiting the press.  However, there is no news about whether other nations, who may lack a sense of humor, have received an official notification that it's just a joke.