The Stupidity of The WLB is Like The Peace of God.

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It surpasseth all understanding!

http://www.rawstory.com/2017/03/thats-no...el-tweets/

‘That’s not how it works’: Trump’s understanding of NATO questioned after Merkel tweets

Apparently Trumpolini thinks NATO is like his mob buddies back in New York running a protection racket.

On Saturday Ivo Daalder, who was permanent representative to Nato from 2009 to 2013, respond to Trump in a series of Tweets.
"Sorry, Mr President, that's not how Nato works," he wrote. "The US decides for itself how much it contributes to defending Nato. This is not a financial transaction, where Nato countries pay the US to defend them. It is part of our treaty commitment.
"All Nato countries, including Germany, have committed to spend 2% of GDP on defense by 2024. So far five of 28 Nato countries do. Those who currently don't spend 2% of their GDP on defense are now increasing their defense budgets. That's a good thing.
"But no funds will be paid to the US. They are meant to increase Nato's overall defense capabilities, given the growing Russian threat. Europe must spend more on defense, but not as favor (or payment) to the US. But because their security requires it."
Daalder added that the "large military commitment" of the US to Nato was "not a favor to Europe" but was "vital for our own security".

I for one do not think the WLB is kidding.  I think he truly is that ignorant.  Ignorant to a degree not seen since Dubya.