[Starboard]

In any type of contract or agreement, there are obligations on both sides. That’s what it takes to make things work for both parties.

Unfortunately, NATO wants a one sided arrangement with the burden being disproportionately placed on the U.S. That is no longer working for us.

Its a lot cheaper for them to increase their defense spending to 2% than it would be for them to bear the full burden of protecting themselves. In other words, NATO can still be a good deal for them if they are smart enough to do their share.

[DoodleDawg]

Unfortunately, NATO wants a one sided arrangement with the burden being disproportionately placed on the U.S. That is no longer working for us.

Then why stay in?

[FLT-bird]

They’re not smart enough to pay the paltry 2%. I guarantee it. They will have a hissy fit and do anything but that. We need to call them on it by withdrawing.