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NATO and UN aren't American institutions - they're global organizations with 32 and 193 member nations respectively. NATO has defended non-US territories like Estonia from Russian threats, while 75% of UN peacekeeping operations are in Africa where US strategic interests are minimal. If these were American tools, they wouldn't consistently allocate resources to regions with limited US priority.

[dead] 1 year ago

Tech billionaire Elon Musk agreed on March 2 with a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, for the U.S. to exit NATO and the U.N.

"I agree," he wrote in response to a post from a right-wing political commentator saying "it's time" for the U.S. to leave NATO and the U.N.

The world is complicated and things take time. The current HORRIBLE alternative is far worse than the undesirable results from the Dem strategy your entire life.

That won't happen because of Norway's immense oil and gas supply and good relations. If Russia manages to take Norway, USA will be at an incredible disadvantage due to the immense oil and gas reserves on the coastline in addition to the oil-fund. If anything USA will annex Norway.

This is a very common human reaction. When things don't change quickly enough, a more radical approach ends up being taken even though it almost never is the right approach.

It's the same reason why people don't like Java. It's Old, verbose and stable, but who wants that. That's why people like Javascript, but at the end of the day, Java is the best.

Stable and boring and slow politics is the good politics. Not this shit that's happening right now.

The UK has already contributed over £12 billion in support to Ukraine since 2022, making it one of the largest European donors. This additional £2.2 billion isn't an 'appetizer' but part of sustained, long-term support.

Instead of dismissing allies' contributions, perhaps consider that effective support for Ukraine requires many nations doing what they can within their means (and their GDP). The UK consistently steps up, and every contribution strengthens Ukraine's position."

Furthermore, the $2.85 billion pledge represents approximately 5% of the UK's annual defense budget (which is roughly £50-55 billion).

Your comments are not very constructive or informed about the realities of international aid. When measured proportionally against national capabilities, this is a substantial commitment that will fund critical defense systems Ukraine needs.

Dismissing allies' contributions doesn't help Ukraine - recognizing and encouraging sustained support does.

The time will come for nuance.

Right now democrats are the only established group of people in the US with good western values and that are of sufficient size that can turn this shit around.