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2014-08-01 Britain

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Posted by Fred 2014-08-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Fact of the matter is, in the event of an attack by whoever, the US government is prepared to send John Kerry. That's it. The biggest danger is he might bore someone to death.

Posted by ed in texas 2014-08-01 07:08|| 2014-08-01 07:08|| Front Page Top

#2 Nato should have been disbanded in the 90s. US should have encouraged. Neutral, East Europe defense pact to keep Russians back and provide a buffer to keep Russian paranoia in check.

Posted by rjschwarz 2014-08-01 10:01|| 2014-08-01 10:01|| Front Page Top

#3 Let's rememeber the Brits massively "voted" for Obama. Enyoy now, suckers!

Posted by JFM 2014-08-01 10:45|| 2014-08-01 10:45|| Front Page Top

#4 Apart from the US, Britain is arguably the most militarily powerful NATO member. If NATO is unfit they must take some responsibility.

Also, just because NATO isn't going to war over eastern Ukrainian provinces that are clearly beyond their sphere of influence should not be construed as unwillingness to defend allies including the Baltic states and Poland. Putin should be made aware of that and if he isn't the blame can be laid on London's doorstep as well as anywhere else.

Maybe they, like Obama and all other NATO members, should spend less money on welfare for immigrants and more for defense.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2014-08-01 13:08|| 2014-08-01 13:08|| Front Page Top

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