Why is Trump destroying NATO ?

[Grand Vol]

where else would defense money go?

Flower gardens and water parks.

Duh.

 

[utvolpj]

where else would defense money go?

It doesn't have to actually be spent

The point is this is driven by them not some great concern for our defense. The US is doing their part but others need to start buying more bombs too. Definitely need to invest in more war

 

[Grand Vol]

It doesn't have to actually be spent

The point is this is driven by them not some great concern for our defense. The US is doing their part but others need to start buying more bombs too. Definitely need to invest in more war

You can't have NATO screaming about the big Russian bear while not carrying their share of defense.

 

[LouderVol]

It doesn't have to actually be spent

The point is this is driven by them not some great concern for our defense. The US is doing their part but others need to start buying more bombs too. Definitely need to invest in more war

As far as the Germans go I wouldn't even start with bombs. I would start with a basic maintenance plan so they don't have to abandon troop carriers in Turkey.

For those not spending their 2%, it should be spent if they want to stay in NATO.

 

[0nelilreb]

You can't have NATO screaming about the big Russian bear while not carrying their share of defense.

You shouldn’t have NATO screaming about the big Russian bear while buying energy from him and allowing him to host World Cup soccer but we do . That’s why their screeching and playing up to the cameras means very little to me . Also why Trump ( in my opinion ) shouldn’t give an inch to them on their defensive spending .

 

[utvolpj]

You can't have NATO screaming about the big Russian bear while not carrying their share of defense.

Who cares? Let them scream. If they choose not to properly defend themselves then so be it.

Entanglements....

 

[0nelilreb]

Careful ...your Nationalism is peeking out .

 

[utvolpj]

Careful ...your Nationalism is peeking out .

Non-interventionist

 

[0nelilreb]

 

[hog88]

Who cares? Let them scream. If they choose not to properly defend themselves then so be it.

Entanglements....

So we should withdraw from NATO?

 

[utvolpj]

So we should withdraw from NATO?

Without NATO, would the US come to the aid of GB of they're attacked?

Should we be contractually obligated to defend Turkey in the event they're attacked?

 

[0nelilreb]

Without NATO, would the US come to the aid of GB of they're attacked?

Should we be contractually obligated to defend Turkey in the event they're attacked?

I don’t think we should , but we probably would anyway . The big question I’ve always had and will have because it’s so unlikely to happen is .. Besides Israel and maybe GB would the others come to our aid if we were attacked by say China ?

 

[hog88]

Without NATO, would the US come to the aid of GB of they're attacked?

Should we be contractually obligated to defend Turkey in the event they're attacked?

You didn't answer the question. Should we withdraw from NATO? Simple yes or no.

 

[hog88]

I don’t think we should , but we probably would anyway . The big question I’ve always had and will have because it’s so unlikely to happen is .. Besides Israel and maybe GB would the others come to our aid if we were attacked by say China ?

I wouldn't count on either.

 

[0nelilreb]

I wouldn't count on either.

I honestly think Israel would with the admin that’s in office now , the rest I just don’t see it .
Edit : it’s not hard for anybody to believe we would pretty much be on our own .

 

[hog88]

I honestly think Israel would with the admin that’s in office now , the rest I just don’t see it .
Edit : it’s not hard for anybody to believe we would pretty much be on our own .

Israel will always do what's best for Israel, we should learn from them.

 

[0nelilreb]

Israel will always do what's best for Israel, we should learn from them.

One reason I believe they would help us , we are good for them . I agree with the second part completely .

 

[utvolpj]

You didn't answer the question. Should we withdraw from NATO? Simple yes or no.

It's about as useful as the UN at this point. I don't see why we continue to prop it up without any tangible benefit

 

[hog88]

It's about as useful as the UN at this point. I don't see why we continue to prop it up without any tangible benefit

I'm almost in agreement. Not all the way there yet.

 

[Velo Vol]

Non-interventionist

Do you think we should be involved in Yemen?

 

[utvolpj]

Do you think we should be involved in

no. I stopped here since I already knew my answer

Good job by the house though

 

[Burhead]

I don’t think we should , but we probably would anyway . The big question I’ve always had and will have because it’s so unlikely to happen is .. Besides Israel and maybe GB would the others come to our aid if we were attacked by say China ?

I think the bigger question is is the worst case scenario which involves Russia launching an invasion of say the Baltic's would the alliance really being willing to commit to Article 5 knowing a war between the two will likely involve the end of the world? I don't see any Western European countries or the US for that matter willing to stomach the losses that would occur in such a war.

 

[BearCat204]

You can't have NATO screaming about the big Russian bear while not carrying their share of defense.

Why not? Its worked for decades for them

 

[LouderVol]

Do you think we should be involved in Yemen?

good

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

It's about as useful as the UN at this point. I don't see why we continue to prop it up without any tangible benefit

I would bet there is some behind the scenes strategic war plans that go on at NATO. So there is probably some benefit that is never seen outside of Top Secret rooms. The UN on the other hand is as useless as a bartender with voting power in congress.