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Originally Posted by Raellus
A Trump presidency might actually encourage Russian and Chinese aggression. If Trump tries to distance the U.S. from NATO, even a bit, Putin might interpret it as carte blanche to officially annex East Ukraine or even the Baltics. Without the U.S.A., NATO is a paper tiger.
Protectionist trade policy vis-à-vis China might encourage China to act out in East Asia.
I hope not, but we shall see.
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I really hope it spurs the Euros to take their own national defense seriously. To fund it properly, not use it as a dumping ground for unemployed youth, and as a cauldron for mixing up some social/cultural experiments with a demographic that cannot legally resist.
Yes, I am aware that most European nations cannot come close to approximating the U.S. defense expenditures. Completely, aware. I was in Germany, Spain, and the Balkans in 99-02..... and as an MP worked with other nations in Enduring Freedom......
There are Armies, and then there are Armies.
I am not talking about modern arms.... I am talking about field training and specialized training schools..... The U.S. was never able to call on European Alpine mountain troops for operations in Afghanistan.... despite the participation of nations with said troops on active duty.
Ok... I am getting ranty here and just going to stop.