I don’t think Europe should rely on the US for protection. Trump’s election and behavior since proves that we can’t always be relied upon, as does the lack of willingness to rein him in from Republicans in Congress.
And Europe should have greater responsibility to protect themselves, IMO. From an American point of view, I would like a stronger partner.
This is so funny, though. Trump has been stomping around about Europe being pussies, not paying us protection money, and threatens to leave NATO… then bitches when Macron talks about a European military force. The guy is such an utter fucking moron, it kills me.
I tend to agree. An unified European military (or at least an EU wide army coexisting with smaller national forces like the American National Guard) is a necessary step forward towards security and political integration of the EU.
Plus, Macron is right we can’t (and probably shouldn’t anyway) rely on the US anymore.
A “pro” would be that our shared democratic ideals would gain another guardian.
A “con” would be that ambitious disgruntled career military persons would come closer to political power. (People are so smitten by men in uniform, who sometimes - to put it kindly - exercise poor judgment when given the opportunity. Would the US have invaded Iraq without Colin Powell championing the war?)
Our slacker-in-chief is skipping the 100th anniversary of the Armistice because of a little rain. Instead he’s sulking like Achilles in his tent. (Read a book!)
People are saying this is like that time the Trump White House lied about cancelling a press availability citing the weather even though it wasn’t actually raining. But I think that does a disservice to Trump - they aren’t taking into account his disability.
I mean, when you’re a wicked witch, you have to take extraordinary precautions to avoid melting.
What an ass. Not only is he wrong…forest management is only part of the problem…but rubbing salt in the wounds for the people affected. But I suppose it’s only to be expected from the “I care only about my base” President…screw those blue-voting California people!
In case anyone wants some info on one non-forest-management big reason behind fires, I’ll repost this excellent 99PI podcast about designing housing to resist fires.
I mean he is the POTUS, much as we may hate that. If he wanted to be there, it could happen.
Just like how when he wants to be at his Mar a Lago estate the cost of housing the secret service isn’t a problem. Why they’ll even pay overtime and the hotel full rate for that. See, he makes sure that what is important* gets done.
