Bison Bud wrote:
First off, I'm a registered Independent that voted for Trump both times. I thought he did a great job while in office and we agreed on most policies and politics. However, I did feel that he got a bit crazy after losing the second election and I really have never cared for his self centered, self serving personality. Anyway, after recent events, I am done with him. His recent statements that he would not protect our NATO allies that didn't pay their part was way over the top! He even went so far as to say that he would encourage Russia to do "Whatever the Hell they want!" While I do agree that our NATO allies need to take a more active role and meet their obligations, this is not the way to approach that situation and this pretty much alienates our allies to the point of a possible end to NATO. At the very least it severely weakens it going forward, especially if he gets re-elected. Frankly, we need all the friends we can get, especially in Europe and the Middle east and an end for NATO would mean losing some very strategic bases and allies over there as well as embolden Putin's Russia. Geese, we are close enough to WWIII as it is and this man does not need to be our Commander and Chief again! He will under no circumstance get my vote again and I sincerely hope that others feel the same.
First off, I'm a registered Independent that voted... (
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You are not making any sense. If you agree with most of Trump's policy decisions it means that you disagree with Biden.
If you agree that many NATO nations are not paying their fair share then it makes sense to put pressure on them to pony up. That's how he got them to pay some of what they were supposed to pay the last time he was in office. Why on earth should we honor our commitment to them if they refuse to pay what they have promised? Treaties are supposed to be followed by all sides. Instead for years and years they have failed in their obligations and we have repeatedly bailed them out.
We currently have more than 37 trillion in national debt, why should we pay to protect countries that are not paying to defend themselves?
Are you seriously going to vote for someone who is not mentally competent and supports bad policy just because you don't like Trump's style. Nothing like cutting off your nose to spite your face. You need to seriously rethink your position.