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But still functions as a good pretext/proxy

Posted on: February 25, 2022 at 10:13:57 CT
Mormad MU
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so we look heroic instead of aggressive.

Also serves as an indirect funnel of cash to defense industries - we give away "aid" and they buy "weapons" and it's not a direct line item.
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Leave NATO now!!!! - Spanky KU - 2/25 10:06:11
     The US subsidizes the defense, the pharmaceuticals of - TigerMatt STL - 2/25 11:07:34
          That is what I am sick of hearing about - BigDave MU - 2/25 11:12:56
               I'm with you(nm) - jmlppx MU - 2/25 11:25:05
     The main isue to me is not being in it but - GA Tiger MU - 2/25 10:54:07
          Europe should pay for their own defense. The US should - TigerMatt STL - 2/25 11:08:51
          Why are you always wrong? (nm) - VillageTiger MU - 2/25 11:02:47
               what is he wrong about, specifically?(nm) - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 2/25 11:07:14
                    Being in NATO. The US should not pay for nor be entangled - TigerMatt STL - 2/25 11:09:36
     Well, Article 5 of NATO has only been invoked once - TigerJackSwartz MU - 2/25 10:45:04
          NATO members did not come to the aid of the US after 9-11 - Spanky KU - 2/25 10:59:29
               "In addition to participation in the war in Afghanistan, - TigerJackSwartz MU - 2/25 11:05:04
                    They were under the UN resolution, not Article 5 - Spanky KU - 2/25 11:12:12
                         Simply, you are wrong. "Operation Active Endeavour (OAE) is - TigerJackSwartz MU - 2/25 11:46:03
                              Active Endeavor did not aid the US - Spanky KU - 2/25 12:02:06
          has the Biden presidency, in your opinion - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 2/25 10:46:13
     Trump weakened NATO, not the independent policies of - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 2/25 10:34:27
          Trump weakened NATO? - Spanky KU - 2/25 10:43:11
               He refused to affirm Article 5. He clearly signaled that the - SparkyStalcup MU - 2/25 10:53:18
                    False! “Yes, absolutely I would be committed to Article 5.” - Spanky KU - 2/25 11:03:53
                    RE: He refused to affirm Article 5. He clearly signaled that the - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 2/25 10:54:44
               apparently(nm) - Fire Marshall Bill MU - 2/25 10:44:46
          Asking them to upgrade their own defenses weakens them - RHAYWORTH MU - 2/25 10:42:48
     Leave Britney alone!!!! (nm) - VillageTiger MU - 2/25 10:34:21
     RE: Leave NATO now!!!! - sarasotatiger MU - 2/25 10:32:05
          LOL - Tigrrrr! MU - 2/25 10:33:52
               RE: LOL - sarasotatiger MU - 2/25 10:37:23
     The purpose of NATO was keep the Soviets out, the Americans - BH O'bonga MU - 2/25 10:23:05
          Germany demilitarization ended in 1955(nm) - Spanky KU - 2/25 10:33:10
               RE: Germany demilitarization ended in 1955: Yes, several - BH O'bonga MU - 2/25 11:00:04
                    That is my precise point! They're unwilling to help - Spanky KU - 2/25 11:09:10
          RE: The purpose of NATO was keep the Soviets out, the Americans - sarasotatiger MU - 2/25 10:33:01
          NATO:Soviets::O’Bonga:daughter (nm) - VillageTiger MU - 2/25 10:24:25
     The stated mission of NATO ended with the collapse of the - Bulldog Bob Brown STL - 2/25 10:19:37
          RE: The stated mission of NATO ended with the collapse of the - sarasotatiger MU - 2/25 10:33:38
               Expect more of the same. It is a good business model and - Bulldog Bob Brown STL - 2/25 10:49:13
     totally agree - FootballRefugee MU - 2/25 10:10:02
          But still functions as a good pretext/proxy - Mormad MU - 2/25 10:13:57




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