[vette6387]

I think the Poles realize that having us on their soil creates a sense of security from Russia that merely building up their own military would not accomplish. And I’m sure Putin would not be amused. But at least if we did it, we would be in a country that would probably be grateful, unlike Germany.

[Enlightened1]

Yes but I think over time they will be just like Western Europe ungrateful and more Socialistic.

I understand why we initially provided security after World War II. We did not want to see Western Europe go communist. That made sense. However, we made the mistake by not requiring them to incrementally strengthen their own military and rely less and less off of our military.

We could sell our latest weapons. Which would be great for our companies. It would strengthen our Allies. Perhaps even arm them with nukes? Yes Russia would not be pleased, but Poland would not have to worry about invasion and could defend itself.

[Texas Fossil]

Poland has been a 100% loyal ally of the U.S. since the American Revolution.

The Polish Patriot Who Helped Americans Beat the British

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/polish-patriot-who-helped-americans-beat-british-180962430/

No one in Europe appreciates what the US did for them in WWII more than Poland.

They should be an even bigger trading partner than they are. Good people. And they refused to buy in on the immigration poison pill. SMART.

[pfflier]

Its the same concept as having troops in Germany or Korea. They are "speedbumps" that would trigger a US response to a local attack.

It is primarily a deterrent to rational people and that is where it is problematic. Lil kimmy is a nutcase, Putin is just a blustery megalomaniac.

The true message would be sent to merkle and the euroweenies if we pull out the NATO $billions spent in their fifedoms and spent it in Poland instead.

[Gritty]

But at least if we did it, we would be in a country that would probably be grateful, unlike Germany.

Well, I suppose a lot of Germans were not fans of us kicking the snot out of them and occupying them - although it saved many of them from the worse fate of being completely conquered and occupied by the Soviets.

The Poles, on the other hand, got the snot kicked out of them and were occupied by both the Germans and the Soviets, so they have a different view of American troops on their soil.