Re: Bowling Alley Talk

Dude <[email protected]> posted:

> On 8/11/2026 1:36 PM, Noah Sombrero wrote:
> > On Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:10:51 -0700, Dude <[email protected]> wrote:
> > 
> >> Pretty much everything the US exports gets taxed by other countries!
> >>
> >> Trump’s main complaint is with NATO members, all of which signed an
> >> agreement committing to spend 2% of their GNP on defense and to
> >> contribute military manpower at certain minimum numbers.
> >>
> >> Most NATO members do not. Including wealthy Germany and France. Instead
> >> they allow the US to protect them with money and man power.
> >>
> >> And, we have done so for 72 years.
> >>
> >> https://tinyurl.com/mrpa8zb2
> > 
> > Nothing to see here.  Move along.
>  >
> Where I come from, silence usually indicates agreement. YMMV.
>
Alright then, that's a wrap.
> 
> Libertarians strongly support staying out of international wars and 
> foreign affairs. We believe in a foreign policy of non-intervention, 
> peaceful trade, and a strong national defense - rather than foreign 
> military involvement or nation-building.
> 
> Take care of your own business.
> 
> Note: Obviously, extended conflicts and foreign entanglements lead to 
> bigger government power, higher taxes, and a loss of personal freedoms 
> at home.
>