[aMorePerfectUnion]

I think of $40b as a small price to pay.

Then let Europe pay it.

Until we break even, body count-wise (and the Russians are 60K short), we should supply Ukraine just to even out the cosmic balance.

It can be Europe getting "even". We shouldn't give them another penny. Europe should.

Russia’s limitless territorial ambitions combined with its massive expanse and a regime structured for war are what make it dangerous.

I believe this is almost completely a propaganda narrative of the West in order to have an enemy.

That said, if there is a chance it is true, time for Europe to step up.

[Zhang Fei]

[I believe this is almost completely a propaganda narrative of the West in order to have an enemy.

That said, if there is a chance it is true, time for Europe to step up. ]

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You’re entitled to your viewpoint. Others disagree. I can’t get too worked up about $40b over Ukraine when the government is spending almost $9T, mostly on things I don’t really care about. Defending the realm is the only traditional function of government. Something like 10% of government spending is defense. I’m OK with that.