[Gen.Blather]

Somebody posted a photo meme. The first photo was the defense ministers of Germany, Sweden, Denmark and Norway. All young, attractive women. They look like fashion models. Below was the photo of a serious, dangerous looking older man. It was labeled “The Russian Defense Minister.”

In thirty plus years, I have run across a handful of young, attractive women who were also extremely competent in their job. There were other women who were competent, forceful, good employees, but they were not fashion plates. I could accept that one of those women defense ministers was worth her weight and also that good looking. But all of them? It makes me wonder if Europe is serious about defense.

[narses]

https://theuglytruth.wordpress.com/2015/10/31/picture-of-the-day-defense-ministers-of-sweden-norway-the-nl-and-germany-vs-russia/

[BBell]

Sergey's Daughter

[PIF]

It makes me wonder if Europe is serious about defense.

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Some of their planes and ships are good on paper, but their land forces pretty much suck - the much vaulted German Leopard II turned out to be a dud in use.