You can have a world class military or socialism. You can’t have both.
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Unfortunately the US has been funding exactly that for the members of NATO: NATO (world class military), governments of most EU members (Socialism).
The Eu refuses to defend itself from the subtle invasion of Islamist, cries foul against Russian aggression in the Ukraine, fund Iran’s terrorist activities through trade, and funnel funds to Russia through the purchase of oil and gas.
The result is Russian can revitalize and modernize their military, continue their long time support for bad actors (North Korea, Iran, Syria, Venezuela, Cuba etc.), and work to reestablish the Russian Empire.
“Unfortunately the US has been funding exactly that for the members of NATO: NATO (world class military), governments of most EU members (Socialism).”
Good point. Frankly, I’m tired of it. It’s refreshing to hear Trump is too.
Incidentally, there was a discussion on FR today about how Germany basically doesn’t have a working air force, navy or army that can deploy for any reasonable length of time. If they had to defend themselves, perhaps they’d be more invested.