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Now, many of his erstwhile supporters among America’s plutocrats are screaming for mercy.

His words fit squarely into what seems now to be a settled view in the Trump Administration that their erstwhile allies in Europe are a parasitical burden on the United States.

Even Japan — yes, that erstwhile empire we politely asked not to conquer the Pacific ever again — has begun since the first Trump administration to stock up on weapons like there is an apocalypse fire sale.

And possibly some of his erstwhile supporters in the business community who really didn't think he'd be dumb enough to kill the golden goose.

My guy always tried to sell us “Billy Beer” brewed locally by the Falls City Brewing company, sold nationally and named after President Carter’s erstwhile brother.