[chris_wot]

And they almost certainly will. In fact, I predict military spending is going to rise exponentially.

Can you imagine what the world might look like if all of the EU spend as much on the military as the U.S.?

Be careful what you wish for.

[toomuchtodo]

I absolutely hope the EU ramps military spending and negates the need for US support. Sometimes, you need a catalyst, and clearly another nation should not be beholden to US defense agreements.

Decoupling globally continues.

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/368528/us-military-army-n...

https://indi.ca/the-us-military-is-in-a-death-spiral/

https://www.rand.org/nsrd/projects/NDS-commission.html

[rdtsc]

With Putin at their door for so many years, attacking Georgia, Ukraine, bullying other countries, etc., it's absolutely amazing how nonchalant EU was about it.

> Be careful what you wish for.

A strong EU that Putin will think twice before starting anything at their doorstep is my wish. Let's see if they can make it happen!

[chris_wot]

Hey, it's going to be great for the EU. In fact, I think lessened U.S. influence in world affairs is going to be a net positive for everyone, except perhaps the U.S.