Originally posted by Zigenare
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Should the UK still protect Europe?
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"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain -
From whom are we protecting them? Themselves?The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world that he didn't existComment
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Originally posted by tomtomagain View PostNo. The Germans should meet their NATO commitment to spend 2% of GDP on defence.
If they are still too squeamish to have an effective military force they should pay the UK the additional sums required.His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...Comment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostThought you already left? Still think of yourself as a EU citizen? Cry me a river.Old Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last.Comment
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Originally posted by tomtomagain View PostNo. The Germans should meet their NATO commitment to spend 2% of GDP on defence.
If they are still too squeamish to have an effective military force they should pay the UK the additional sums required.Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostAnd what will you do if they don't? Wet your knickers again?
It's what President Trump will do if they don't that should.
Don't you think it's important for countries to meet the commitments that they signed-up to and benefit from? Or does your hatred of BREXIT blind you so much that you cannot tolerate any criticism of EU countries?Comment
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Originally posted by tomtomagain View PostIt's not what I may or may not do if they don't meet their NATO commitments that should concern you.
It's what President Trump will do if they don't that should.
Don't you think it's important for countries to meet the commitments that they signed-up to and benefit from? Or does your hatred of BREXIT blind you so much that you cannot tolerate any criticism of EU countries?
There are no UK bases in Europe.I'm alright JackComment
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Originally posted by BlasterBates View PostThe Europeans pay the US for their bases in Europe, so Trump won't be going anywhere.
There are no UK bases in Europe.
Well that's completely irrelevant information.
My question was : Do you think countries should stand by their commitments?
Countries in NATO commit to spending 2% of GDP on defence. Only a small number of the members meet their commitment.Comment
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Originally posted by tomtomagain View PostWell that's completely irrelevant information.
My question was : Do you think countries should stand by their commitments?
Countries in NATO commit to spending 2% of GDP on defence. Only a small number of the members meet their commitment.I'm alright JackComment
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