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  • C [email protected]

    If the US leaves NATO, Europe would lose a lot of support.

    If the US stays in NATO, they would refuse to support them anyway and could use their veto power to stop any potential action.

    If they're not going to have the support of the US military either way, and the US staying in NATO could prevent the organization from taking any action at all, it may be in the best interest of Europe for the US to leave NATO so they can't cripple it from within.

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    NATO is a defensive alliance so the only thing a US veto would do is prevent Ukraine from joining NATO. But that wouldn't happen until the war is over, and it doesn't look like that's going to happen until Russia's economy collapses. At that point Russia won't be a threat for awhile so kick the US out, add Ukraine as a member since Ukraine would be a stronger ally than the US anyway.

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    • T [email protected]

      We're pretty pissed off at ourselves right now too. I'm sorry things got this far and wish I could offer more than fear and frustration...

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      #48

      Then DO SOMETHING...

      Are you waiting for someone else to save you?

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      • N [email protected]

        Then DO SOMETHING...

        Are you waiting for someone else to save you?

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        #49

        I keep seeing this sentiment and I don't understand it. Are you speaking purely out of anger and ignorance? The recent No Kings protest was either the third or first largest protest in the history of the U.S.A. and some communities have literally been running ICE gestapo out of their towns.

        The Christian Conservative minority have gridlocked the American government, silently stacked the judicial system in their favor, and partnered with the American oligarchy to bankroll fascists and create the most pervasive, effective, and enduring propaganda machines ever seen (that's already worked its way into Australia and had been finding footholds in Europe).

        The idea that Americans aren't doing anything about this or that there could ever possibly be a single unified movement that magically fixes "the issue" is incoherently reductive and impractical. If I see a comrade struggling for air I don't yell at them to just breathe. I help them remove the pig standing on their neck. What are YOU doing to lend a hand or show lost comrades that there's still hope?

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        • R [email protected]

          I keep getting this sinking feeling that this is all leading up to a precise and coordinated attack of evil.

          Russia bombards the EU, the US attacks Greenland and Canada, while Israel finally bulldozes Gaza and Iran. China takes Taiwan and the south sea.

          All at the same time so NATO is overwhelmed and can’t decisively defend it all without risking spreading too thin. No matter what happens, one of the bad guys gains ground.

          I honestly have no idea if this is even possible, it’s based on a dream I had a few weeks ago.

          Disturbing thought though.

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          Israel might bulldoze Gaza and maybe a few Mashriq countries, but it would suffocate on Iran. That's a fucking big country.

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          • unclegrandpa@lemmy.worldU [email protected]

            Just removing the US from another world stage

            Soon we will be completely irrelevant

            Which is the plan

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            #51

            Gonna be as isolated at North Korea by the end of this administration. As trusted too.

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            • D [email protected]

              I keep seeing this sentiment and I don't understand it. Are you speaking purely out of anger and ignorance? The recent No Kings protest was either the third or first largest protest in the history of the U.S.A. and some communities have literally been running ICE gestapo out of their towns.

              The Christian Conservative minority have gridlocked the American government, silently stacked the judicial system in their favor, and partnered with the American oligarchy to bankroll fascists and create the most pervasive, effective, and enduring propaganda machines ever seen (that's already worked its way into Australia and had been finding footholds in Europe).

              The idea that Americans aren't doing anything about this or that there could ever possibly be a single unified movement that magically fixes "the issue" is incoherently reductive and impractical. If I see a comrade struggling for air I don't yell at them to just breathe. I help them remove the pig standing on their neck. What are YOU doing to lend a hand or show lost comrades that there's still hope?

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              It really sounds like you cowards are holding REALLY tightly to the same talking points- so fucking desperate not to face your inadequacy and complete lack of spine. It’s gross, honestly.

              Guess what, you’re not “one of the good ones.”

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              • P [email protected]

                Israel might bulldoze Gaza and maybe a few Mashriq countries, but it would suffocate on Iran. That's a fucking big country.

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                #53

                Graveyard of empires for a reason. They can try to OORAH!! MISSLES AWAY!!! Iran all they want, the resulting occupation will NEVER be a peaceful one, as there will ALWAYS be rebels in the hills and deserts.

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                  #54

                  The thinly veiled US exceptionalism that America is funding it. And their standard attack against other nations that they are welfare states taking advantage of USA.

                  Fucking assholes, if people are taking advantage of us. Then be proud we are so strong and rich that they even can.

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                  • W [email protected]

                    It really sounds like you cowards are holding REALLY tightly to the same talking points- so fucking desperate not to face your inadequacy and complete lack of spine. It’s gross, honestly.

                    Guess what, you’re not “one of the good ones.”

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                    Your comment makes no sense and helps no one.

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                    • R [email protected]

                      I keep getting this sinking feeling that this is all leading up to a precise and coordinated attack of evil.

                      Russia bombards the EU, the US attacks Greenland and Canada, while Israel finally bulldozes Gaza and Iran. China takes Taiwan and the south sea.

                      All at the same time so NATO is overwhelmed and can’t decisively defend it all without risking spreading too thin. No matter what happens, one of the bad guys gains ground.

                      I honestly have no idea if this is even possible, it’s based on a dream I had a few weeks ago.

                      Disturbing thought though.

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                      #56

                      Russia is losing against Ukraine, the fuck they gonna do against EU, unless they use nukes in which case who cares, it's game over

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                      • T [email protected]

                        Sorry I’m not supporting an imperialist military organization that bombs civilians and has had nazi leadership

                        Edit: Crazy this opinion is downvoted

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                        You don't have to support nato if you don't want to... just don't say you are not supporting Russia. Nato has one purpose and it's to stop the Soviet union / Russia from taking over Europe.

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                          They want out because it's stopping to be a market for the US military industries, as Europe increasingly wants to spend domestically. As such, it now has very little interest.

                          US: We want you to spend more on defence!
                          Europe: Ok, we will buy more, from our own companies!
                          US: That's not what I meant! I'm going home!

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                            Great!! Fuck right off USA!!! Without you idiotic dipshits in NATO the rest of the aligned countries don’t have to listen to your moronic whining to spend $ on US defense weaponry/planes etc. You won’t be missed and piss off. From Canada’s POV we’re really looking forward to spending billions on Saab Gripens - so we can protect ourselves from you.

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                            • R [email protected]

                              Probably because they want those 5% GDP spent for contracts with the 'murican military industrial complex.

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                              So, they wished the increased spending to the monkey paw and got exactly what they were wishing for: countries are cancelling orders of complex US equipment all over the world, and Europe is developing a military industry to compete with them.

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                                As directed by Vladamir Putin.

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                                • D [email protected]

                                  I keep seeing this sentiment and I don't understand it. Are you speaking purely out of anger and ignorance? The recent No Kings protest was either the third or first largest protest in the history of the U.S.A. and some communities have literally been running ICE gestapo out of their towns.

                                  The Christian Conservative minority have gridlocked the American government, silently stacked the judicial system in their favor, and partnered with the American oligarchy to bankroll fascists and create the most pervasive, effective, and enduring propaganda machines ever seen (that's already worked its way into Australia and had been finding footholds in Europe).

                                  The idea that Americans aren't doing anything about this or that there could ever possibly be a single unified movement that magically fixes "the issue" is incoherently reductive and impractical. If I see a comrade struggling for air I don't yell at them to just breathe. I help them remove the pig standing on their neck. What are YOU doing to lend a hand or show lost comrades that there's still hope?

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                                  I'd love to help, but the USA is currently TRYING TO ANNEX MY COUNTRY.

                                  Do you hear yourself?

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                                  • N [email protected]

                                    Then DO SOMETHING...

                                    Are you waiting for someone else to save you?

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                                    They just had the largest protest in their history, have a handful of cities under military intervention to stop the protests, and are close to elect somebody that promises to fight against the federal government as mayor of their largest city.

                                    What exactly do you expect them to do?

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                                    • N [email protected]

                                      I'd love to help, but the USA is currently TRYING TO ANNEX MY COUNTRY.

                                      Do you hear yourself?

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                                      #64

                                      It definitely isn't.

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                                        Isn't this the same psycho whose reaction to Minnesota politicians being assassinated was conspiracy theories?

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                                        • anunusualrelic@lemmy.worldA [email protected]

                                          They want out because it's stopping to be a market for the US military industries, as Europe increasingly wants to spend domestically. As such, it now has very little interest.

                                          US: We want you to spend more on defence!
                                          Europe: Ok, we will buy more, from our own companies!
                                          US: That's not what I meant! I'm going home!

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                                          #66

                                          They wanted to leave during Trump’s first term because it helps Russia’s war with Europe

                                          The increased spending is just meant to make the incumbents unpopular so the Russian backed candidates can win

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