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I don't think allies are going to be permanently "alienated" by one president's remarks.
by jimmaswell 7y ago
I don't think allies are going to be permanently "alienated" by one president's remarks.
- petschge 7y agoThe one idiot that the rest of the world ignored was Georg W. Bush. By electing a second, worse idiot the US has demonstrated to the world that they are no longer a viable long term partner.
- tastygreenapple 7y agoThe feeling is mutual, why do you think we elected Trump? Americans are sick and tired of America paying for the rest of the world. Enjoy investing in your own military, if you get invaded I hope the U.S doesn't lift a finger.
- comicjk 7y agoIf this was the reason you voted for Trump, I have some bad news about the trajectory of military spending.
- dang 7y agoPosting political flamewar comments isn't ok here. Would you please review and follow the site guidelines so we don't have to ban you again? https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
- dang 7y agoNo partisan flamebait here please. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html
- threeseed 7y ago"Once bitten, twice shy" as the saying goes. For example, the EU has acknowledged that their unflappable trust in the US alliance can no longer be depended on. And they are taking steps to move towards a more independent posture in particular on defence.
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- tensor 7y agoIt will be if that president becomes your monarch, which is looking increasingly likely.