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2018-06-14 Europe

Germany calls on Europe to counter Trump's 'America First' policy

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Posted by Fred 2018-06-14 00:00|| || Front Page|| [13 views ] Top

#1 Violating European values? Like free riding on NATO?

You have to realize, these people literally grew up under the US security umbrella. To them, it is an unassailable fact of life. They are free to bash America for being a fascist militarist, protest against it, spew vile abuse against the American scum, all secure in the knowledge the free defense will always be there. Thus when Trump threatens to withdraw it unless Europe pays its fair share, they perceive America as cruel and vindictive. This is their birthright, not a kind act of generosity from America.

This always happens with welfare recipients. They quickly grow used to it and cannot conceive a world without the free money. They're like pathetic alcoholics, withdraw their booze and they might die from seizures. If Europe had to pay fairly for defense, they wouldn't be able to fund their lavish welfare states, nor would they be able to look down on the Americans for being fascist baby killers. This outcome must be avoided at all costs.

If we have to pay to have allies, then fuck them.

Posted by Herb McCoy 2018-06-14 01:06|| 2018-06-14 01:06|| Front Page Top

#2 Ignore them and endeavor to be the best (#1) at whatever task is undertaken.

Posted by Besoeker 2018-06-14 04:02|| 2018-06-14 04:02|| Front Page Top

#3 As the guy said in Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters: "Cherman air supremacy..."

Posted by M. Murcek 2018-06-14 05:40|| 2018-06-14 05:40|| Front Page Top

#4 I wonder how much Iran paid for his speech.

Posted by Rob Crawford 2018-06-14 06:32|| 2018-06-14 06:32|| Front Page Top

#5 So long and thanks for all the fish.

Posted by Procopius2k 2018-06-14 07:51|| 2018-06-14 07:51|| Front Page Top

#6 Pay your own way or fuck off.

Posted by DarthVader 2018-06-14 09:00|| 2018-06-14 09:00|| Front Page Top

#7 The 'Colonials' are failing to heed the European Elite, eh? Sucks to be you.

Posted by magpie 2018-06-14 10:20|| 2018-06-14 10:20|| Front Page Top

#8 We're America bytches.

Posted by JohnQC 2018-06-14 11:02|| 2018-06-14 11:02|| Front Page Top

#9 Herb McCoy is right, welfare perverts thinking of individuals and nations and should be avoided at all costs. IN the long run being cut off from leaching upon Uncle Sam will be good for all involved.

Posted by rjschwarz 2018-06-14 12:34|| 2018-06-14 12:34|| Front Page Top

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