Agreed, Germany definitely needs to take the Red Menace threat more seriously. The US is t going come to the rescue, we can no longer be counted on as a true ally to anyone, least of all ourselves.
We currently suffer from an Identity issue. Trump has no plan, other than to consolidate power, and move the US away from global power, handing the reins to Russia and China, while simultaneously causing nothing but chaos at home and abroad; especially amongst our closest allies.
The time for contemplation is over. Germany needs to put on its “big boy” pants, because America is becoming an impotent incel, and retreating into the safety of its own shadow! IMHO..:)
I am so tired of all the foot dragging. The countries who may have to oppose Russia or the U.S. or even China do not seem to have gotten the message on the threat level. They know, but they don’t want to know—and action will only make things seem more real. I trust Germany’s new leadership will continue stepping up apace.
This morning’s news items mention that Putin admits to targeting civilian sites. I doubt Trump cares, but international courts might. What really worries me is this idea of as Trump Tower Moscow once again. If that were on offer can anyone checkmate that play—box Trump in or out, but stop him from playing for Putin’s team? Trump is so transactional. And Congress seems to have gone into torpor permanently.
It’s one of the potentially most costly examples of knowing without a shred of doubt that something absolutely must be done, by golly well start tomorrow…!!
But, somehow, tomorrow never arrives; one day later, it’s still “we’ll start tomorrow…” and so on.
Nothing definitive is going to happen until a strong majority of European intellectuals and leaders accept that Trump and the U.S. are a lost cause. Not in five years, perhaps. Right now, definitively.
Close to 100% of the elites seem to recognize Trump is really bad. But they aren't digesting that he is a full fascist who is aligning with Russia. Together Putin & Trump have a shot at dominating a rudderless Europe. Frustratingly, about 50% of euro/British elites want to manage and ride-out Trump.
The reasons for clinging to Trumpian U.S. are 1) Fear that Europe may fail in the absence of U.S support 2) Fear that the public will balk at the expense needed for Europe to quickly become self-sufficient.
Personally, I think if Europe can move past the psychological blocks they are going to succeed. Ukraine can thrive, not just survive, and form the core of Euro self-defense.
I think the direction of travel is right now. The issue of speed of ramp up is key and still needs addressing but even here there are hopeful signs as you highlight with manufacturers increasing capacity. Germany must not be left to do this alone. In UK there is still a great deal of inertia but at least Starmer is thinking about these issues seriously e.g. recent action on British Steel plant at Scunthorpe. Maddeningly slow but I think Europe will get there.
Something I have been thinking about when it comes to Germany. Germany is a strong nation. I think though that since WWII It , Germany saw how dangerous that power can be. Germany checks itself. I have no doubt it will fill the position it needs to be in time. It's waking up a giant..
Agreed, Germany definitely needs to take the Red Menace threat more seriously. The US is t going come to the rescue, we can no longer be counted on as a true ally to anyone, least of all ourselves.
We currently suffer from an Identity issue. Trump has no plan, other than to consolidate power, and move the US away from global power, handing the reins to Russia and China, while simultaneously causing nothing but chaos at home and abroad; especially amongst our closest allies.
The time for contemplation is over. Germany needs to put on its “big boy” pants, because America is becoming an impotent incel, and retreating into the safety of its own shadow! IMHO..:)
I am so tired of all the foot dragging. The countries who may have to oppose Russia or the U.S. or even China do not seem to have gotten the message on the threat level. They know, but they don’t want to know—and action will only make things seem more real. I trust Germany’s new leadership will continue stepping up apace.
This morning’s news items mention that Putin admits to targeting civilian sites. I doubt Trump cares, but international courts might. What really worries me is this idea of as Trump Tower Moscow once again. If that were on offer can anyone checkmate that play—box Trump in or out, but stop him from playing for Putin’s team? Trump is so transactional. And Congress seems to have gone into torpor permanently.
It’s one of the potentially most costly examples of knowing without a shred of doubt that something absolutely must be done, by golly well start tomorrow…!!
But, somehow, tomorrow never arrives; one day later, it’s still “we’ll start tomorrow…” and so on.
Nothing definitive is going to happen until a strong majority of European intellectuals and leaders accept that Trump and the U.S. are a lost cause. Not in five years, perhaps. Right now, definitively.
Close to 100% of the elites seem to recognize Trump is really bad. But they aren't digesting that he is a full fascist who is aligning with Russia. Together Putin & Trump have a shot at dominating a rudderless Europe. Frustratingly, about 50% of euro/British elites want to manage and ride-out Trump.
The reasons for clinging to Trumpian U.S. are 1) Fear that Europe may fail in the absence of U.S support 2) Fear that the public will balk at the expense needed for Europe to quickly become self-sufficient.
Personally, I think if Europe can move past the psychological blocks they are going to succeed. Ukraine can thrive, not just survive, and form the core of Euro self-defense.
I think the direction of travel is right now. The issue of speed of ramp up is key and still needs addressing but even here there are hopeful signs as you highlight with manufacturers increasing capacity. Germany must not be left to do this alone. In UK there is still a great deal of inertia but at least Starmer is thinking about these issues seriously e.g. recent action on British Steel plant at Scunthorpe. Maddeningly slow but I think Europe will get there.
Something I have been thinking about when it comes to Germany. Germany is a strong nation. I think though that since WWII It , Germany saw how dangerous that power can be. Germany checks itself. I have no doubt it will fill the position it needs to be in time. It's waking up a giant..
will germany be able to recuit, or will they have to conscript