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Great explanation of free market capitalism versus socialism

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by K9Texan, Dec 14, 2025.

  1. FranchiseBlade

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    Is that why allies now threatened by Russia have officially labeled the USA as a security concern?
     
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    Allies? They're not our allies. They're a bunch of parasites and grifters. NATO does nothing for the U.S. We should get out.
     
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    "The EU does nothing for us but Argentina which hasn't paid back a single IMF loan is a great ally to give 40 billion too" lol you MAGATs are sincerely braindead
     
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    Why don't you double check whether the US helped NATO provide combat troops last or whether NATO helped the US most recently with combat troops. Your complaints of parasites and grifters makes no sense. If Denmark isn't an ally, that is a step backwards and complete deterioration. FOREIGN POLICY FAIL
     
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    Their "contribution" is a pittance. NATO is a relic, a dinosaur. The only reason it exists today is due to fraud and corruption to further enrich globalist elites. Besides, the U.S. doesn't need to be in NATO to help Europe if the need arises.
     
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    The contribution was human combat troops, air support and human beings putting their lives at risk to support the United States' war.

    With that kind of sentiment, it's not surprising you support the administration not supporting and strengthening our alliances.
     
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    We don't need them and we're better off without them. They have a larger population and combined GDP than the U.S. They don't need our protection.
     
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    The amazing thing is the alliances serve both at least historically. European nations gets to spend money on things important to them. They spend it on health care, services to the needy and poor, preservation of their culture, fostering businesses that build their identity. They don't care about being the biggest military in the world. The United States loves it. It's a matter of pride (or has been) to defend democracy and have the biggest military. So the US gets what they want and the EU gets what they want.
     
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    The U.S. needs to be the #1 military power and by a large margin. If NATO is willing to station significant forces to deter China then I will feel different. With all of this said, I don't see the U.S. ever leaving NATO. It is way too lucrative for the Washington elites to abandon it.
     

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