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Abnredleg

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4. He's being realistic

Reply to CTyankee (Reply #2)

Fri Jul 18, 2025, 09:49 AM

Friday

Europe’s defense lapsed after the Soviet Union dissolved and are now dangerously weak in an era of Russian aggression. We need to support our allies but they do need to step up.

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It's a bit blunt, but surely says Europe is accepting the new reality bucolic_frolic Friday #1

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He's being realistic Abnredleg Friday #4

Exactly ... SickOfTheOnePct Friday #5

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