EPTUS Politics Mega-thread - Page 5537
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PoulsenB
Poland7733 Posts
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Jankisa
Croatia1189 Posts
Trump uses them for everything, but I've never heard about any negotiations with any NATO countries that mentioned tariffs as a response for refusal to spend more on defense. Also, and this is the real kicker, both Jimmy and oBlade like to tout how Trump, as the benevolent leader just wants EU and Canada to be self sufficient on defense so the US "burden" can be reduced, how does that actually work with USA increasing the military budget every year, even as a % of GDP? Wouldn't it be much more efficient to have good relations with NATO countries so they can use this military spending they increased to help out in missions like Iran, instead of just going in after Israel without even notifying anyone? Logical consistency and "centrism", what an iconic duo! | ||
KwarK
United States43642 Posts
In a fair world Europe would say 'fuck it', increase their military spending by destabilizing Central America and triggering a refugee crisis in the US. Then declare that by doing so they're being really good NATO members because all this spending is somehow helping the US. It's tough though because the US already spends so much destabilizing Central America already. NATO is intended to protect the North Atlantic region against the Russian Empire (in whatever incarnation it is). Canada is actively sending equipment and funds to Ukraine to degrade and deplete Russian forces. Spain is participating in EU financial transfers to Ukraine to keep them in the fight. The US has fully pulled out of the conflict with Russia and is now providing diplomatic cover for Russia and spending all its money increasing energy prices and destabilizing the world. Spain and Canada are spending more money on NATO commitments than the US is right now. Military spend as a proportion of GDP is not a good measure of commitment to the security of the North Atlantic. | ||
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