Germany Plans to Renege on Pledge to Raise Military Spending, Defying Trump
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Germany Plans to Renege on Pledge to Raise Military Spending, Defying Trump
In the WSJ - Germany plans to renege on pledge to raise military spending.
From the article:-
From the article:-
The German government is poised to renege on its pledge to raise military spending, the latest gesture of defiance by Chancellor Angela Merkel toward President Donald Trump.
If confirmed at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the move would mark a fresh step in the gradual estrangement between the U.S. and its erstwhile loyal European ally and comes after President Trump’s repeated attacks North Atlantic Treaty Organization leaders for not meeting a 2% military-spending target.
If confirmed at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the move would mark a fresh step in the gradual estrangement between the U.S. and its erstwhile loyal European ally and comes after President Trump’s repeated attacks North Atlantic Treaty Organization leaders for not meeting a 2% military-spending target.
Germany plans not to raise military spending - "You can't trust those Germans!"
Germany plans to raise military spending - "You can't trust those Germans!"
Germany plans to raise military spending - "You can't trust those Germans!"
Putin can have the Germans. If they don’t see the threat, then so be it. Any Article 5 response should be proportionate to the German fiscal commitment.
A commitment need not always be fiscal, West Coast. The Germans and everyone else responded the only time Article 5 has ever been invoked.
Could we say the US would do the same today?
Could we say the US would do the same today?
Just the words of your president and the right-wing of your political class (the wing that used to oppose Russia, ironically).
And in terms of responding to Article 5, there absolutely is equivalency I'm afraid - that's the entire point of it. 'One for all, and all for one' in every circumstance.
And in terms of responding to Article 5, there absolutely is equivalency I'm afraid - that's the entire point of it. 'One for all, and all for one' in every circumstance.
In 2002 German rejected the claims for War in Iraq, abused at the time they proved to be right and unwilling to bend despite the abuse.
Germans understand history very well.
Just the words of your president and the right-wing of your political class (the wing that used to oppose Russia, ironically).
And in terms of responding to Article 5, there absolutely is equivalency I'm afraid - that's the entire point of it. 'One for all, and all for one' in every circumstance.
And in terms of responding to Article 5, there absolutely is equivalency I'm afraid - that's the entire point of it. 'One for all, and all for one' in every circumstance.
Glad you can find equivalence to droning around the midwest US in the flight levels and taking incoming.
NATO went to war over 9/11, and NATO soldiers (including Germans) died.
I have neither the time nor inclination to trawl through Trump' s Twitter feed, but it's all there if you care to look.
I have neither the time nor inclination to trawl through Trump' s Twitter feed, but it's all there if you care to look.
It is not Russia that is demanding German consumers should pay billions more for their energy so US shareholders get bigger dividends.
In 2002 German rejected the claims for War in Iraq, abused at the time they proved to be right and unwilling to bend despite the abuse.
Germans understand history very well.
In 2002 German rejected the claims for War in Iraq, abused at the time they proved to be right and unwilling to bend despite the abuse.
Germans understand history very well.
DOJ: Donald Trump's tweets are 'official statements of the President' - Washington Times
...but you already knew that.
DOJ: Trump's tweets are 'official statements of the President'
...but you already knew that.
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If Germans are paying more for their energy, it is because of decisions Germans made, and they long preceded Trump. But as usual, "when you don't like the way something is going, blame Trump".
The question is do you understand history? Recent history at that. Do you understand the strategic implications of a weak Germany being energy dependant upon Russia, a stronger power? It’s not like the Russians haven’t used NG deliveries to achieve their means. If they hadn’t held Germany hostage over NG deliveries, it would only be a logical path to influence the Germans, now that they have, it’s a proven tool.
The attempt to sanction any company that is involved in Nordsteam 2 is warfare by another means, Europe is not playing ball any longer and US against this because it loses its hold.
US has used Oil as a weapon for decades just now countrys are refusing to bow down to US interests first rather than their own. US has been a force for good throughout the world BUT has also been a force for demanding its Industrys get preference over everybody elses, this keeps campaign cash coming to its politicians.
Germans will not be though, they will have guarantee of supply and not be concerned that Saudi's and their mates can blockade a country or threaten when it suits, like Qatar and Canada.
Germany is part of NATO. But they are not fulfilling their NATO obligations. If their 'sovreign' (sic) decision is to not comply with their NATO obligations, then they should withdraw from NATO rather than expecting the US to cover their shortfall.
Germany can do what they like...
Came second in two World Wars and accepted the money from the Marshall Plan to rebuild. Accepted the US help [and others] in the Berlin Airlift and protection in the Cold War. Maybe it's time for them to pay back if they want freedom..!
Came second in two World Wars and accepted the money from the Marshall Plan to rebuild. Accepted the US help [and others] in the Berlin Airlift and protection in the Cold War. Maybe it's time for them to pay back if they want freedom..!
Germany can do what they like...
Came second in two World Wars and accepted the money from the Marshall Plan to rebuild. Accepted the US help [and others] in the Berlin Airlift and protection in the Cold War. Maybe it's time for them to pay back if they want freedom..!
Came second in two World Wars and accepted the money from the Marshall Plan to rebuild. Accepted the US help [and others] in the Berlin Airlift and protection in the Cold War. Maybe it's time for them to pay back if they want freedom..!