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[–] blackn1ght@feddit.uk 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

What's the difference though? It would essentially be the same thing as NATO just without the US and Canada. We'd still have the same commitments. Canada is a reliable partner and it's only really Trumps reign where the US has been a bit weird but ultimately it's still a huge strength to have the US within the pact.

[–] mannycalavera@feddit.uk 5 points 2 weeks ago

I agree with the general sentiment, but let's be honest. America has been America First since well before Trump and it will be well after. Remember when our darling Obama hacked an EU ally's phone?

[–] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

That the US cannot lead the EU into invading Iran under fake pretenses which I expect any moment now.

In case you haven't noticed, the EU is incredibly dependant on American weapons and are constantly getting blackmailed by it.