Well, I’m glad to hear you say you are not hostile to the US.
But, you miss the threat from our east (and, I did not limit that to Eastern Europe, as you assumed). You’re right, our existential threat is from China. But China is rapidly colonizing Africa, and is well on its way to establishing strategic assets there. Hell, even Iran’s threat is from our east (though it is minimal compared to China’s threat). China’s goal is to surround us, isolate us, and then choke us. It can only do that from both the east and the west. My point being, we risk all if we block the front door (west) only to get attacked from the undefended back door (east).
From a strategic standpoint, I don’t care all that much about Europe, as it is capable of “doing for themselves.” I don’t care about Russia, which, aside from its nukes, is weak and dying (it’s population is less than half of ours, and is not reproducing). It is, as the despicable John McCain pithily said, just a gas station masquerading as a country. Russia is, and always has been, an insecure and paranoid country; potentially dangerous because of its nukes, but it is not suicidal, and thus would not risk total obliteration by launching nukes against the west. Historically, Turkey has been labeled “the Sick Man of Europe.” I suggest that the label is misplaced, and rightfully belongs to Russia.
You said, for you, it’s about 100% US interests. On that, I agree with you wholeheartedly.
If I ever was rude or called you a name please accept my apology.
I often experience rage when people assume they know my loyalties are with a foreign power.
I fought the cold war...literally. I was a TACAMO communicator. I was tasked with telling the subs to launch.
Now I am but an honorably discharged vet with a disability.