01-17-2017, 02:29 PM
(01-17-2017, 07:58 AM)Warren Dew Wrote: Considering how much they request US military intervention, yes they are. Even France was calling for "US leadership" when Libya started falling apart. Poland has been asking for a US military presence ever since Russia invaded Ukraine. Japan would be in a tough spot without US nuclear protection because they need it to balance North Korea but large proportions of their population are allergic to having nuclear weapons themselves.
Has the US ever said no? Think about it, if you were offered free gasoline for life, would you attention to fuel economy? If your well-heeled friend always insists on paying more than his share (as some sort of dominance display) how long would it take for you to decide to just let him pay?