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In reply to the discussion: Trump Threatens to Take Over Spain's Air Bases Without Permission [View all]Dem_in_Nebr.
(341 posts)93. Wouldn't this be an act of war against Spain?
It would seem that this could get the US kicked out of NATO. And then Spain could call upon NAtO for assistance in retaliation .
Not sure Russia would want to get involved on the US' behalf -- they're already stretched pretty thin.
Pardon my assumptions, I"m not a pol sci person but I"m just wondering . . .
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He is assuring the US will not have any allies and no foreign bases from which to operated quickly
Attilatheblond
Tuesday
#2
Except that Iran and Russia are allies. Even Putin won't be Piggy's friend any more.
Ocelot II
Tuesday
#4
Unless the new Iranian regime is remains friendly to Russia while also with the US
Ilikepurple
Tuesday
#34
It's about time all those ailments he seems to suffer from got organized and did something useful.
Ocelot II
Tuesday
#3
And Jake Tapper will be all over this in 3-2-1. Oh, nevermind it's not Biden.
AnotherMother4Peace
Tuesday
#7
Oh yeah. And I have to remain calm in order to help keep favorite great neighbor from popping an artery.
Attilatheblond
Tuesday
#11
It will become a global war. He must be stopped. Isn't there anyone close enough to him...
QueerDuck
Tuesday
#16
Maybe someone non-political... perhaps a secret service agent could have a quiet word in private.
QueerDuck
Tuesday
#28
Tanking our economy, living standards, healthcare, world standing and our credibility. Fucking great. nt
Exp
Tuesday
#32
Oh FFS! Germany and Japan, it's your turn to invade us to save us from ourselves. Please and thank you.
OMGWTF
Tuesday
#36
Um, this guy is a Hitler. He is threatening countries all over the world and bombing several.
hadEnuf
Tuesday
#42
Just a giant scam and the media took it hook, line and sinker. They always do, and they are GOP owned anyway.
hadEnuf
Tuesday
#70
He's high on his own supply. Let a sociopath get away with something, and they feed on it.
yellow dahlia
Tuesday
#58
Spain could invoke Article 5 of the NATO charter, calling for a united defense against the USA.
eppur_se_muova
Tuesday
#65
Pease tell me this is some crazy comedy exagerating the stupidity of those who want to start a war!
NowsTheTime
Tuesday
#71
You understand that "all the X who Y" is necessarily a *subset* of X, right?
RockRaven
22 hrs ago
#84
I'm waiting for the orange pedo and piss drunk Pete to stumble us into a war with Europe.
Javaman
17 hrs ago
#91
Spain's Pedro Snchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
10 hrs ago
#97