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Originally Posted by burn_this_city
This realpolitik rubbish is why we are where we are. This is a military alliance not an economic union, they will be admitted because they will have one of the largest armies in Europe and easily the most experienced. This conflict has revived NATOs purpose for existence.
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I don't even know what realpolitik means and I don't know what you mean by "where we are". Is that a site or a philosophy? Does it sound like I'm using realpolitik talking points or something? Honestly never heard of it.
I don't know, man. Maybe you're right. I just don't see how NATO benefits. Right now we're supplying their army with weapons and expertise and risking no lives. I'm very sympathetic towards Ukraine and I'm 100% supportive of my taxes helping Ukraine's military and people come to our country. I also don't want my kids to get roped up into some conflict in Russia/Ukraine at any point ever, so am happy that an attack on Ukraine didn't trigger a full-scale war that obligated Canada to join.
Yeah, Ukraine is going to have an experienced, large and capable army after this if they win. That's great for them. Still don't see what that has to do with NATO, though.