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Originally posted by DanS
Recommend some good books.
Recommend some good books.
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The one I can think of off hand would be The Tragedy of Great Power Politics by John Mearsheimer. Specifically the last chapter where he discusses the pacifier role America has played in Europe on the probable future of the American pacifier.I make no bones about my moral support for [terrorist] organizations. - chegitz guevara
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I hardly think letting Europeans have some more power over their own defense would do us any harm and reduced government spending would help our economy grow over the long run, helping us support the military we have. Besides, it will match the benefit of European defense with the taxes European taxpayers pay.Yeah, but we're not hurting for paying the cost. Not only does it not hurt us to cover Europe, but it keeps all the power in our own hands, which is better than risking and letting foreigners have some.I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891Comment
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I'll give it a try.Originally posted by DinoDoc
The one I can think of off hand would be The Tragedy of Great Power Politics by John Mearsheimer. Specifically the last chapter where he discusses the pacifier role America has played in Europe on the probable future of the American pacifier.
I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891Comment
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I will tell you that the man does take a more realist bent than I've seen you do on these boards. Just FYI.I make no bones about my moral support for [terrorist] organizations. - chegitz guevara
For those who aspire to live in a high cost, high tax, big government place, our nation and the world offers plenty of options. Vermont, Canada and Venezuela all offer you the opportunity to live in the socialist, big government paradise you long for. –Senator RubioComment
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Yes, I've become a little disillusioned with strictly realist foreign policy post 9/11. Thanks for the heads up.I came upon a barroom full of bad Salon pictures in which men with hats on the backs of their heads were wolfing food from a counter. It was the institution of the "free lunch" I had struck. You paid for a drink and got as much as you wanted to eat. For something less than a rupee a day a man can feed himself sumptuously in San Francisco, even though he be a bankrupt. Remember this if ever you are stranded in these parts. ~ Rudyard Kipling, 1891Comment
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Well if you pick it up from a library or what not, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.I make no bones about my moral support for [terrorist] organizations. - chegitz guevara
For those who aspire to live in a high cost, high tax, big government place, our nation and the world offers plenty of options. Vermont, Canada and Venezuela all offer you the opportunity to live in the socialist, big government paradise you long for. –Senator RubioComment
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Europe's military budgets are perfectly adequate. The idea that it doesn't 'take responsibility' for its own defence is silly - who is there to defend against?Comment
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the hordes of turks that would come over if they get admitted into the EU"Everything for the State, nothing against the State, nothing outside the State" - Benito MussoliniComment
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Originally posted by Sandman
Europe's military budgets are perfectly adequate. The idea that it doesn't 'take responsibility' for its own defence is silly - who is there to defend against?
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Yes, I've become a little disillusioned with strictly realist foreign policy post 9/11.
You're not the only one.
Anyway, to address the topic, I'd much rather see Japan increase its military spending than Europe. Europe's days as the center of world events is long gone, while odds are good that the next century will be an Asian one. A reliable, militarily strong ally in the thick of world events is much better for the US than a fickle union of formerly influential states with the military strength needed to back up their delusions of grandeur. IMO, at least...KH FOR OWNER!
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Alarmist as ever, I see.Overheard in The House of Commons, 1931Comment
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That has become pretty much improbable now during the last days.....Originally posted by Lawrence of Arabia
the hordes of turks that would come over if they get admitted into the EUBlahComment
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Overheard in The House of Commons, 1931
I find it hard to think of any European country these days with a significant demand for border revision or martial revenge. Can you?Why can't you be a non-conformist just like everybody else?
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Yeah, but you can't trust these Eurocoms.BlahComment
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See.. the righties think we should just spend money on guns even though they have no idea of where the danger is or even if there is any.
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