(February 28, 2025 at 7:17 pm)emjay Wrote:(February 28, 2025 at 6:59 pm)Thumpalumpacus Wrote: Two NATO members have nukes enough to devastate Russia. No NATO member can veto another's going to the aid of third member. America can sit it out, but other NATO members have the capabilities to defend against a Russian military that has been denuded in Ukraine.
That's reassuring. Obviously I don't know enough about it so thanks for the education. So you don't think there's any need for a separate European defence force? I'm pretty sure the idea has been floated at times in the past.
Were I European, I'd consider resigning from NATO -- it's a one years' notice -- and then when that year is up, or even before, establishing a Eurocentric defense structure.
In the meantime I'd limit Trumpian America's access to intel and European planning, because it's plain now that the Trump Administration is a Putin puppet.
I hate to write this, given that I've not only sworn my country's oath but also have served under NATO orders, and it's an alliance I both cherish and feel has been a net-positive to peace and stability. But if I were in London or Paris or Berlin, I would push for a European alliance that doesn't look to a clearly fickle America for security.
