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"Don't think it will really matter, as we've seen on the Middle East and Ukraine it's all about drones and missiles" I believe the opposite is true; it really does matter. Over the last decade, we've seen increased aggression from Russia and Iran, as they seem to be more assertive in trying to take control of other countries. Don't you agree? | |||
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"Don't think it will really matter, as we've seen on the Middle East and Ukraine it's all about drones and missiles I believe the opposite is true; it really does matter. Over the last decade, we've seen increased aggression from Russia and Iran, as they seem to be more assertive in trying to take control of other countries. Don't you agree?" Neighbouring Baltic states, former communist countries, interfering with elections will be their target way before Germany. Plus Ukraine did have a large Russian speaking population which may have been sympathetic to their intentions | |||
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"We are witnessing the slow but steady suicide of a super power. Self enrichment and making American Great are not the same thing - something many Americans struggle to understand. " Very true. | |||
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"We are witnessing the slow but steady suicide of a super power. Self enrichment and making American Great are not the same thing - something many Americans struggle to understand. " How did Europe achieve greatness? I doubt that the UK politicians are considering anything beyond their own financial gain. Unless someone is foolish enough not to see that. When did the decline begin? Are you referring to the military, technology, medic, NATO, or the EU? The Americans can pinpoint the moment you began with Brexit and advise you to reflect on your own situation before passing judgment on them. | |||
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"Americas is one big corporation with the ideals and intentions of any of the huge corporations in the world. Its all about the money ! For the rich. The American dream. " Many residents of the United States are not wealthy; however, they enjoy a significantly higher standard of living compared to residents of the United Kingdom. | |||
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"Americas is one big corporation with the ideals and intentions of any of the huge corporations in the world. Its all about the money ! For the rich. The American dream. Many residents of the United States are not wealthy; however, they enjoy a significantly higher standard of living compared to residents of the United Kingdom." I dont think so. Health care alone costs a fortune in America. | |||
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"Americas is one big corporation with the ideals and intentions of any of the huge corporations in the world. Its all about the money ! For the rich. The American dream. Many residents of the United States are not wealthy; however, they enjoy a significantly higher standard of living compared to residents of the United Kingdom. I dont think so. Health care alone costs a fortune in America. " You don’t think so but However, statistically, this is the situation. | |||
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" Statistics are a funny old thing sometimes. " However, without statistics, one would experience no improvement; it is crucial for every individual, corporation, and nation. | |||
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"Americas is one big corporation with the ideals and intentions of any of the huge corporations in the world. Its all about the money ! For the rich. The American dream. Many residents of the United States are not wealthy; however, they enjoy a significantly higher standard of living compared to residents of the United Kingdom." Depends how you measure standard of living. Many Americans have higher salaries and disposable income, but they need that disposable income to pay for stuff we take for granted in the UK, such as healthcare and welfare. For those who lack disposable income, which is a large percentage of the US population, their standard of living is significantly lower than Britain. The disparity of haves and have-nots is far more apparent, and felt, in the USA. All that glistens is not gold.... | |||
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"Americas is one big corporation with the ideals and intentions of any of the huge corporations in the world. Its all about the money ! For the rich. The American dream. Many residents of the United States are not wealthy; however, they enjoy a significantly higher standard of living compared to residents of the United Kingdom. Depends how you measure standard of living. Many Americans have higher salaries and disposable income, but they need that disposable income to pay for stuff we take for granted in the UK, such as healthcare and welfare. For those who lack disposable income, which is a large percentage of the US population, their standard of living is significantly lower than Britain. The disparity of haves and have-nots is far more apparent, and felt, in the USA. All that glistens is not gold...." They have higher per capita income, more purchasing power, and bigger homes—despite having a shorter life expectancy they have a higher standard of living ; I don’t measure it , the economists usually evaluate it by combining income, life expectancy, and education. Thats why The standard of living in the USA is indeed higher. | |||
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"It won’t make any difference to Germany other than financial loss of the Americans spending over there , Germany is a member of NATO , so if it kicks off they’re covered " So are you saying you know better than nato chief who said many alliance members and other US allies were "doing everything the United States is asking". | |||
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"Ukraine & Iran have shown the world one important truth, the two "superpowers" aren't all that super. Its only thier nuclear arsenal that makes them so. I lived through the 1960s/70s/80s where we were told to fear the massive Soviet army that could roll across Europe conquering all in its path. Really thier army is pretty shit. I guess Afganistan should have shown us that in the 1980s, when the might of the Soviet warmachine couldn't deal with a country two steps above living in caves. And now theres Ukraine and the Russian warmachine has been stalled for over two years and is daily (and nightly) getting its arse kicked by Ukrainian drones. Now lets take the USA, that champion of turning up late for wars and a country that lost in Vietnam against bands of what were basically militia fighters. Now it takes on Iran and shot its load already and now drastically backpeddling as it gets its arse handed to it on a daily basis. So in answer to the OP...no I don't think the US pulling 5,000 troops from Germany will matter one bit. Personally I think every European country (UK included) should tell US troops to leave, at least for the duration of Trumps administration. Trump is clearly in Putins pocket and cannot be trusted. Having US troops stationed here is like having enemy combatants stationed within your own borders, Trump is such a petulant child how long before he orders his troops to act against an ally? " When you claim that Iran has demonstrated to the world that the USA is no longer a superpower, what does that truly signify? If a group of terrorists enters a store and takes all the patrons hostage, does that indicate they have showcased their strength? Shooting at skyscrapers in other nations and launching missiles at any neighbour who speaks out does not equate to power. Does the killing of 40,000 Iranians represent power to you? The leaders of all those European countries are, quite frankly, nothing more than puppets for allowing this to occur and for managing the situation. More than 47 years Issuing green cards to individuals with Nazi affiliations | |||
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"Americas is one big corporation with the ideals and intentions of any of the huge corporations in the world. Its all about the money ! For the rich. The American dream. Many residents of the United States are not wealthy; however, they enjoy a significantly higher standard of living compared to residents of the United Kingdom. Depends how you measure standard of living. Many Americans have higher salaries and disposable income, but they need that disposable income to pay for stuff we take for granted in the UK, such as healthcare and welfare. For those who lack disposable income, which is a large percentage of the US population, their standard of living is significantly lower than Britain. The disparity of haves and have-nots is far more apparent, and felt, in the USA. All that glistens is not gold.... They have higher per capita income, more purchasing power, and bigger homes—despite having a shorter life expectancy they have a higher standard of living ; I don’t measure it , the economists usually evaluate it by combining income, life expectancy, and education. Thats why The standard of living in the USA is indeed higher." Maybe they statistically need bigger rooms for thier statistically more obese bodies before they run out of money to pay for healthcare and statistically die younger. Weird benchmark to aspire to. | |||
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"It won’t make any difference to Germany other than financial loss of the Americans spending over there , Germany is a member of NATO , so if it kicks off they’re covered " Will have minimal effect, the troops stay on base where everything is imported from home for them. They contribute very little to the local ecinomies. | |||
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"Americas is one big corporation with the ideals and intentions of any of the huge corporations in the world. Its all about the money ! For the rich. The American dream. Many residents of the United States are not wealthy; however, they enjoy a significantly higher standard of living compared to residents of the United Kingdom." Having lived there, I would not agree. The average life expectancy in the USA for a start. | |||
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"Americas is one big corporation with the ideals and intentions of any of the huge corporations in the world. Its all about the money ! For the rich. The American dream. Many residents of the United States are not wealthy; however, they enjoy a significantly higher standard of living compared to residents of the United Kingdom. Having lived there, I would not agree. The average life expectancy in the USA for a start." Simply scroll up to view my reply regarding the measurement of the standard of living. | |||
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"The UK has pulled most of its troops out of Germany. No one seems to be worried about that." Oh, that's quite possible... just imagine if Starmer wants to help; it takes him a year to decide. | |||
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"Ukraine & Iran have shown the world one important truth, the two "superpowers" aren't all that super. Its only thier nuclear arsenal that makes them so. I lived through the 1960s/70s/80s where we were told to fear the massive Soviet army that could roll across Europe conquering all in its path. Really thier army is pretty shit. I guess Afganistan should have shown us that in the 1980s, when the might of the Soviet warmachine couldn't deal with a country two steps above living in caves. And now theres Ukraine and the Russian warmachine has been stalled for over two years and is daily (and nightly) getting its arse kicked by Ukrainian drones. Now lets take the USA, that champion of turning up late for wars and a country that lost in Vietnam against bands of what were basically militia fighters. Now it takes on Iran and shot its load already and now drastically backpeddling as it gets its arse handed to it on a daily basis. So in answer to the OP...no I don't think the US pulling 5,000 troops from Germany will matter one bit. Personally I think every European country (UK included) should tell US troops to leave, at least for the duration of Trumps administration. Trump is clearly in Putins pocket and cannot be trusted. Having US troops stationed here is like having enemy combatants stationed within your own borders, Trump is such a petulant child how long before he orders his troops to act against an ally? " I fully agree with you, America under this gangster and his gang of totally unqualified advisors who are only interested in increasing their own fortunes. Trump is clearly an asset of Russia and Israel, he is certainly not an ally of the UK or Europe. | |||
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"Ukraine & Iran have shown the world one important truth, the two "superpowers" aren't all that super. Its only thier nuclear arsenal that makes them so. I lived through the 1960s/70s/80s where we were told to fear the massive Soviet army that could roll across Europe conquering all in its path. Really thier army is pretty shit. I guess Afganistan should have shown us that in the 1980s, when the might of the Soviet warmachine couldn't deal with a country two steps above living in caves. And now theres Ukraine and the Russian warmachine has been stalled for over two years and is daily (and nightly) getting its arse kicked by Ukrainian drones. Now lets take the USA, that champion of turning up late for wars and a country that lost in Vietnam against bands of what were basically militia fighters. Now it takes on Iran and shot its load already and now drastically backpeddling as it gets its arse handed to it on a daily basis. So in answer to the OP...no I don't think the US pulling 5,000 troops from Germany will matter one bit. Personally I think every European country (UK included) should tell US troops to leave, at least for the duration of Trumps administration. Trump is clearly in Putins pocket and cannot be trusted. Having US troops stationed here is like having enemy combatants stationed within your own borders, Trump is such a petulant child how long before he orders his troops to act against an ally? I fully agree with you, America under this gangster and his gang of totally unqualified advisors who are only interested in increasing their own fortunes. Trump is clearly an asset of Russia and Israel, he is certainly not an ally of the UK or Europe." ...hegseth has his current wife and brother sit in on meetings as "advisors "....you couldn't make this shit up.. | |||
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"Ukraine & Iran have shown the world one important truth, the two "superpowers" aren't all that super. Its only thier nuclear arsenal that makes them so. I lived through the 1960s/70s/80s where we were told to fear the massive Soviet army that could roll across Europe conquering all in its path. Really thier army is pretty shit. I guess Afganistan should have shown us that in the 1980s, when the might of the Soviet warmachine couldn't deal with a country two steps above living in caves. And now theres Ukraine and the Russian warmachine has been stalled for over two years and is daily (and nightly) getting its arse kicked by Ukrainian drones. Now lets take the USA, that champion of turning up late for wars and a country that lost in Vietnam against bands of what were basically militia fighters. Now it takes on Iran and shot its load already and now drastically backpeddling as it gets its arse handed to it on a daily basis. So in answer to the OP...no I don't think the US pulling 5,000 troops from Germany will matter one bit. Personally I think every European country (UK included) should tell US troops to leave, at least for the duration of Trumps administration. Trump is clearly in Putins pocket and cannot be trusted. Having US troops stationed here is like having enemy combatants stationed within your own borders, Trump is such a petulant child how long before he orders his troops to act against an ally? I fully agree with you, America under this gangster and his gang of totally unqualified advisors who are only interested in increasing their own fortunes. Trump is clearly an asset of Russia and Israel, he is certainly not an ally of the UK or Europe....hegseth has his current wife and brother sit in on meetings as "advisors "....you couldn't make this shit up.. " *The ex Fox News presenter has his... | |||
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"Ukraine & Iran have shown the world one important truth, the two "superpowers" aren't all that super. Its only thier nuclear arsenal that makes them so. I lived through the 1960s/70s/80s where we were told to fear the massive Soviet army that could roll across Europe conquering all in its path. Really thier army is pretty shit. I guess Afganistan should have shown us that in the 1980s, when the might of the Soviet warmachine couldn't deal with a country two steps above living in caves. And now theres Ukraine and the Russian warmachine has been stalled for over two years and is daily (and nightly) getting its arse kicked by Ukrainian drones. Now lets take the USA, that champion of turning up late for wars and a country that lost in Vietnam against bands of what were basically militia fighters. Now it takes on Iran and shot its load already and now drastically backpeddling as it gets its arse handed to it on a daily basis. So in answer to the OP...no I don't think the US pulling 5,000 troops from Germany will matter one bit. Personally I think every European country (UK included) should tell US troops to leave, at least for the duration of Trumps administration. Trump is clearly in Putins pocket and cannot be trusted. Having US troops stationed here is like having enemy combatants stationed within your own borders, Trump is such a petulant child how long before he orders his troops to act against an ally? I fully agree with you, America under this gangster and his gang of totally unqualified advisors who are only interested in increasing their own fortunes. Trump is clearly an asset of Russia and Israel, he is certainly not an ally of the UK or Europe....hegseth has his current wife and brother sit in on meetings as "advisors "....you couldn't make this shit up.. *The ex Fox News presenter has his..." ...the secretary of "war"....he's a fucking d*unk | |||
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"By many metrics the Us is one of the most unequal countries in the world. Along with China. The rich ride on the back of the young, poor and immigrant population. As it widens you create the conditions for dissatisfaction and next comes revolution or anarchy. The idea that you could work your way up to wealth no longer exists because the middle class is hollowed out, and property - the gold mine of the Boomers, is excluded from the rest’s purchasing power. Wealth and asset-owning is too concentrated and top heavy in most western societies " How about UK middle-class families who are considered among the poorest in Europe. | |||
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