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11. Read up on why NATO was created after the war. It was to avoid just what we're witnessing now.

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #10)

Tue Feb 27, 2024, 02:12 AM

Feb 2024

The US doesn't pick up anywhere near "most" of NATO's budget. In fact, the US's contribution is 16% (the same as Germany.) The UK and France come next at 11% and 10%. NATO spending is money well spent and has served its purpose quite well.

If Russia gains Ukraine, it will keep going. Putin said so himself. That's why NATO exists.

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Slovak PM says EU, NATO members weighing sending troops to Ukraine [View all] Quixote1818 Feb 2024 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Feb 2024 #1

So..what to do..shiver in fear about the "what if" or Deuxcents Feb 2024 #2

If it's AFU soldiers... give them what they need. WarGamer Feb 2024 #3

If that had been the attitude 80 years ago, we'd all be speaking German now. PSPS Feb 2024 #9

There was no NATO in WW2... WarGamer Feb 2024 #10

Read up on why NATO was created after the war. It was to avoid just what we're witnessing now. PSPS Feb 2024 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Feb 2024 #13

I don't know if I have ever seen you post a source for all the conservative leaning stats BootinUp Feb 2024 #14

I call it factual. WarGamer Feb 2024 #15

The problem is you are characterizing BootinUp Feb 2024 #16

I think I'd characterize it as... WarGamer Feb 2024 #17

So what u are saying is you want to slash BootinUp Feb 2024 #19

But Putin has global ambitions NickB79 Feb 2024 #26

It's expensive to be the hegemon Dave says Feb 2024 #31

Yeah...paying NATO dues and the amount of military expenditures are two different things. BlueGrimmy Feb 2024 #21

Ukraine is part of and critical to the future Europe, not to China and N. Korea. brush Feb 2024 #29

Yeah, that's not a wise position, IMO. Happy Hoosier Feb 2024 #20

We've given an awful lot..... Red Mountain Feb 2024 #25

The good thng is all the US weapons are made here...jobs,jobs, jobs. brush Feb 2024 #34

China wouldn't waste their resources and I doubt North Korea has many to send ColinC Feb 2024 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Feb 2024 #6

What does China have to gain? Happy Hoosier Feb 2024 #22

Because the threat itself probably stops it from ever happening... WarGamer Feb 2024 #23

Foreign fighters already in Russia cbabe Feb 2024 #5

that's correct... WarGamer Feb 2024 #7

Fun thought for a game Red Mountain Feb 2024 #28

It is certainly not a silly thought. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #30

China can't get to Ukraine Red Mountain Feb 2024 #32

I am speechless at your response. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #33

Doubtful..... Red Mountain Feb 2024 #24

They will still need artillery. I think this is just talk though. nt BootinUp Feb 2024 #8

This is likely angrychair Feb 2024 #12

Slovak PM talking out his ass: maxsolomon Feb 2024 #18

NATO may have no choice if the US drops the ball on funding. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #27

It won't be NATO, but a possibe coalition of European nations as Ukraine is not... brush Feb 2024 #35

Yes of course, the US is seen as unreliable and untrustworthy. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #37

Well, it is interesting. EndlessWire Feb 2024 #36