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Nato leaders agree not to mention World Cup to Donald Trump to avoid irritating him (www.theguardian.com)
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Nato leaders have informally agreed not to mention the football World Cup to Donald Trump for fear of irritating the US president at a crucial time for the military alliance.

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In the first open acknowledgment of the strategy, the Belgian prime minister, Bart De Wever, told reporters in Ankara he would not be discussing his country’s 4-1 win over the US earlier this week.

Look, can everyone please do their best not to annoy the bumbling pedophile? Thank you - your cooperation is appreciated.

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[–] matlag@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

Russia's threat is real. Whether they need 5% or less could be discussed, but military spending is necessary. Plus if they're smart, that money stays in European's companies, jobs, etc.

Most european countries have embraced neo-liberalism at various paces. If they're short on money, they could tax their billionaires based on their wealth. They don't. No one does, therefore: it's a political ideology to have financial issues and cut through public services, healthcare, social support, etc.