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Disaffected

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18. One of the few things Trump is right on is

Reply to RoseTrellis (Reply #14)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 07:22 PM

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that Europe (and Canada) need to up their defense game, both as a matter of practicality and principle. This will be the case as long as Russia is an aggressive and rogue nation where war is glorified and life is cheap.

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Trump says he is 'absolutely' considering withdrawing US from Nato [View all] Celerity Apr 1 OP

He can't JBTaurus83 Apr 1 #1

It would require approval from congress, wouldn't it? OLDMDDEM Apr 1 #2

Yes, 2/3 of the votes.nt. drray23 Apr 1 #4

Thank you. I thought so but wasn't sure. OLDMDDEM Apr 1 #7

agent krasnov strikes again DonCoquixote Apr 1 #3

..Quiet piggy.. thomski64 Apr 1 #5

Really?? Disaffected Apr 1 #9

nukes DonCoquixote Apr 1 #16

They could do the same to Ukraine Disaffected Apr 1 #17

Russia can't even defeat Ukraine bearsfootball516 Apr 1 #11

what tanks? Fiendish Thingy Apr 1 #12

He could withdraw all troops from Europe harming NATO deeply and it still wouldn't stop Putin's blackmail Chasstev365 Apr 1 #6

If he withdraws, Iran can stage an attack on the US Turbineguy Apr 1 #8

Not his nor Rubio's call. sinkingfeeling Apr 1 #10

Not so fast, fat boy. LudwigPastorius Apr 1 #13

Time for Europe to step up RoseTrellis Apr 1 #14

They should have attempted diplomacy with Iran leftstreet Apr 1 #15

One of the few things Trump is right on is Disaffected Apr 1 #18

TRANSLATION: NATO is *absolutely* considering kicking out the USA 0rganism Apr 1 #19