Funny...
I thought when you signed a treaty, suggestions went out the window and obligations began.
You either abide by the treaty or you don’t.
There is no in between.
There is no close enough.
We are footing the bill for the defence of Europe, so that the snooty snobs that run that continent can continue their socialist ways without having to commit money or manpower to defend themselves.
Then they insult us at every turn.
Screw them.
https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_67655.htm
Some countries meet the 2% goal, some greatly exceed it, some are getting close to it as they increase their military budgets, and some are laggards.
Russia being on the move again has had the effect of increasing military budgets and readiness awareness.