[RobbyS]

The decline of the British military is like that of the French. Both are increasingly ineffective because neither country is willing to support a competent standing military. The Navy is being cut back to the size of a coast guard. Ironically, Europe has adopted the stance of Thomas Jefferson toward
things military: no standing army, a reliance on militias, a coast guard instead of a deep sea navy.

[EEDUDE]

“Both are increasingly ineffective because neither country is willing to support a competent standing military.”

That’s fine with me, but I hope they don’t come asking for our military to come bail them out next time the SHTF.

I’m really tired of seeing the US trying to be the world’s policeman over the objections of the UN and the anti-American populations of the countries we are asked to save.

[bill1952]

Good post.

no standing army, a reliance on militias

How does one rely on "Militias" if the population is so unarmed that it does not even have pointed knives and the bobbies are armed with sticks?

[Pilsner]

Europe has adopted the stance of Thomas Jefferson toward things military: no standing army, a reliance on militias the kindness of others, a coast guard instead of a deep sea navy.

[Churchillspirit]

It will be interesting to see how President Hillary - who despises the military - will set about decimating the US forces.