[saubeidl]

> Well, of course, I'm sure the potential of not recieving massive military aid anymore, and no longer having the ability to run the country dry, would be very noticeable. If that was the cost of maintaining Europe as an ally, then being viewed in a more negative light is simply a necessary expense.

See, this is exactly what I mean with my above post.

The US is a rich and powerful country, but it's actively sabotaging the foundation of said wealth and power.

The "massive military aid" was free power projection for you guys, giving your military access to another third of the globe. It was also a massive subsidy program for US industry, with us buying your stuff.

US wealth is built on access to our market, yet you were convinced you were the ones doing us a favour.

Truth is, the US has been the wealthiest and most powerful country, not by accident or by divine providence, but by our grace.

Nero is burning Rome and the plebeians are cheering him on.