At the end of the day, we'd have no allies if we don't honor our commitments. It would be a geopolitical disaster to not follow through.
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It’s time they do the majority of the work and we can play a supporting role.
2 days ago | 10
How the world has changed in less than a year that we’re even asking that question now.
2 days ago | 7
Regardless of what anyone will ever tell you it’s all about money. Having said that, NATO countries represent a significant portion of our GDP while the Russian portion converges close to zero (current foreign policy is so inept). One-hundred percent affirmative
2 days ago | 4
Most of Europe has been overrun already. Only a small number remain sovereign. They hate America
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Most of Europe has abandoned Western Values (They have no freedom, they are moving towards totalitarianism, etc) so a promise is a promise but for some reason I doubt that they’d help us at this point. I think we should leave NATO and only defend those who defend Western Values. I’m not interested is subsidizing Socialism and Fascism that they see in Europe today anymore. Edit: when many European nations helped us with the GWOT and other wars (although they usually did a lot less than us) I think that’s something we should repay the favor for; however, they have moved beyond that and in the UK for example they are prosecuting their veterans for “war crimes” they ordered them to do. So I think we should support our allies but those governments have betrayed our allies who we fought and bled with.
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I hate that this is an issue with us the Americans. This should be automatic no matter what someone believes.
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Feelings are irrelavant since a treaty ratified by the senate has the force of law. Declaration of war by congress becomes irrelevant with a ratified treaty. Hence President Washingtons warning.
2 days ago | 1
Have to say with Trump and his flip flopping he would be on the Russia side one week and NATOs the other. So the answer is Yes and then No or No then Yes.
2 days ago | 1
i dont want to be the tip of the spear. but we can provide weapons, intel and a fair and equal share of manpower. but i dont want us sending 75% of the response while Europe drags their feet and does the minimum
2 days ago | 1
Not only is a promise a promise, but it is also vital to US interests that our allies can trust us. For example, if China attacks us, we would benefit greatly from support from allies. The reality is that you won’t even have allies if they see nothing in the arrangements that would benefit them, so benefits must be evident.
2 days ago | 11
Wait... Hold on...I clicked on a promise is a promise... However was this decided by Congress and the house of representatives?
2 days ago | 0
The Hot Zone With Chuck Holton
If Russia attacked a NATO country tomorrow, should the United States honor Article 5 and get involved?
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