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Thanks to Trump, Germany says it can’t rely on the United States. What does that mean?
Washington Post ^ | May 28, 2017 | Henry Farrell

Posted on 05/28/2017 12:25:53 PM PDT by lowbridge

German Chancellor Angela Merkel told a crowd Sunday in southern Germany that Europe can no longer rely on foreign partners.

Merkel on Sunday declared a new chapter in U.S.-European relations after contentious meetings with President Trump last week, saying that Europe “really must take our fate into our own hands.”

Offering a tough review in the wake of Trump’s trip to visit E.U., NATO and Group of Seven leaders last week, Merkel told a packed Bavarian beer hall rally that the days when Europe could rely on others was “over to a certain extent. This is what I have experienced in the last few days.”

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Now, Merkel is suggesting that the Americans aren’t really in, and, by extension, Germany and Europe are likely to take on a much more substantial and independent role than they have in the past 70 years.

This is thanks to Trump

Merkel’s comment about what she has experienced in the past few days is a clear reference to President Trump’s disastrous European tour. Her belief that the United States is no longer a reliable partner is a direct result of Trump’s words and actions. The keystone of NATO is Article 5, which has typically been read as a commitment that in the event that one member of the alliance is attacked, all other members will come to its aid.

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However, Trump did not express his commitment to Article 5 in his speech to NATO, instead lambasting other NATO members for not spending enough money on their militaries. When Trump went on to the Group of Seven meeting in Italy, he declined to recommit to the Paris agreement on climate change, leaving the other six nations to issue a separate statement.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Germany; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: divorce; germany; trumpamericanswin; trumpwinsagain; trunp
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To: Vince Ferrer; All

I’d cut off all funding to NATO, and sit back and watch the Euroweanies wet their panties.


121 posted on 05/28/2017 2:41:47 PM PDT by Cobra64 (Common sense isn't common any more.)
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To: KarlInOhio

I lost an article where the French deep state had drawn up extensive contingency plans in the event that LePen won. That doesn’t sound like something they’d do if the 65-35 BS was something they had confidence in, did it? It was probably closer to 54-46, and their real polls reflected that.


122 posted on 05/28/2017 2:42:39 PM PDT by txhurl (Time to blow the Queen and King off the board, DJT, and by your birthday, or on it!)
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To: vette6387

Only the second.


123 posted on 05/28/2017 2:42:54 PM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: lowbridge

It isn’t our damn job to hold the hands of these idiots.

100 years of us having to come to their aid is ENOUGH.

Should have taken the original plan of breaking up that country after WW2 and put it into effect.


124 posted on 05/28/2017 2:46:58 PM PDT by VanDeKoik
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To: setha

I lived there then. It was pretty good then. not what it is now.


125 posted on 05/28/2017 2:52:54 PM PDT by americanbychoice3
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To: gundog

They WON’T pay the NATO bill as long s they can rely on us to do so.


126 posted on 05/28/2017 2:54:10 PM PDT by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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To: jmacusa

They have become pussi#s, even their police is in the same mode.


127 posted on 05/28/2017 2:54:24 PM PDT by americanbychoice3
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To: Secret Agent Man

Depnds on the female. I don’t call Merkle a woman.


128 posted on 05/28/2017 2:55:25 PM PDT by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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To: Secret Agent Man

Depnds on the female. I don’t call Merkle a woman.


129 posted on 05/28/2017 2:55:38 PM PDT by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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To: Cobra64
I’d cut off all funding to NATO, and sit back and watch the Euroweanies wet their panties.

We could easily cut back our spending to their level of contribution, and then use the difference to build the southern border wall. Much more effective for us.

130 posted on 05/28/2017 2:56:19 PM PDT by Vince Ferrer
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To: IronJack

She cuddles up with Obama and you don’t say she is biased?
She is a nut job and needs to be replaced.


131 posted on 05/28/2017 2:57:15 PM PDT by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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To: Williams

“.... a globalist pig who wants mass muslim migration into her country.”

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Because of the large number of muzzies in Germany, US troops are now stationed in enemy country — pull them out!


132 posted on 05/28/2017 2:58:18 PM PDT by 353FMG
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To: lowbridge

As they let Germany take Europe down the craphole again.


133 posted on 05/28/2017 2:59:32 PM PDT by DeWalt (Nostalgia ain't what it used to be.)
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To: lowbridge

Means we are not the easy touch or b!tch we were under Obama.


134 posted on 05/28/2017 2:59:43 PM PDT by A CA Guy (God Bless America, God Bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: americanbychoice3

Between what has been happening in Germany and the latest slaughter in Britain one has to wonder how much longer will the Germans and the British put up with what is happening to them? Both of these governments in effect have abrogated their obligations to protect their citizens, even at a minimum. However those very citizens who are seeing their own country men and members of their families being killed seem to just accept their fate. I don’t think the world has ever witnessed anything like this. They don’t fight back, they don’t even seem to be angry about it. Quite the opposite. They blame themselves for their own slaughter. The Muslims have nothing to fear. Were I a Muslim in Germany or Britain I feel like I’d hit the jack pot. Killing Europeans isn’t like shooting fish in a barrel- it’s like dropping hand grenades in on them. Just amazing.


135 posted on 05/28/2017 3:34:51 PM PDT by jmacusa (Dad may be in charge but mom knows whats going on.)
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To: lowbridge

” Merkel told a packed Bavarian beer hall rally that the days when Europe could rely on others was “over to a certain extent”

We know how to handle beer hall chancellors...kraut.
And you’ve had your mouth clamped to the American nipple way too long.


136 posted on 05/28/2017 3:38:36 PM PDT by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up.)
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To: lowbridge

And defend Europe against WHO? The EU/Nato is on the march in numerous countries. They are in danger of invasion from nobody.


137 posted on 05/28/2017 3:39:51 PM PDT by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up.)
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AHA...Angela Merkel..63 years old, two husbands, no children.

Supports Geo. Soros, and B.Hussein Obama, and doesn't like our now POTUS, DONALD J. TRUMP...

Typical old hag with no brains...

138 posted on 05/28/2017 3:49:35 PM PDT by haircutter
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To: SkyDancer

Part of me remains in disbelief that there is actually a rape epidemic going on in European countries. It is sick. This is the 21st century!


139 posted on 05/28/2017 4:02:29 PM PDT by Canedawg (“In America, we don’t worship government, we worship God.”)
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To: Gay State Conservative

“I’ve decided that I’ve bought my last German car.”

I’m into my 16th year with my Toyota Highlander. Still runs and looks new, but I do kinda miss my old hot-rodded Opel Manta!


140 posted on 05/28/2017 4:16:19 PM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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