So I am right to say NATO is obsolete, right?

Question

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When England and Argentina were fighting the Falklands War we had a responsibility to be on each side.

England under NATO, and Argentina under the Rio Treaty.

When are we gonna stop these ridiculous alliances that add to our deficit and get good servicemen killed. Why didn't we fight for both.

Ron Paul 08, it only makes sense.

Answer 1

Yes, you are correct. NATO was formed to counter the threat of the Warsaw Pact nations, which was led by the USSR. With the fall of the USSR, NATO dis become absolete. Just like SEATO (SouthEast Asia Treaty Organization) was formed to counter the threat of Red China and Communist Activity in SE Asia, it too became obsolete when Vietnam became a united country. Now, we see the same thing happening in Korea. Unfortunately, since WWII, the US has only gotten involved in wars for economic reasons. In the mideast, it is oil. The 'Cause of Freedom' and liberating the oppressed is a facade to excuse unwarranted aggression by the United States. The only club that has any value is when everyone is a member. But, that said, even the United Nations is burdensome to the true cause of a united planet Earth.

Answer 2

You men would not have the freedoms you utilize if it weren't for the u . s . a .. We left your continent because of the fact of oppression. we've freedom. without us a million/2 of you would be in a gulag and the different a million/2 in a concentration camp. We ought no longer be certain to treaties written with the help of an enterprise composed of actual tyrants. Any of you have an thought of how many unfastened contributors comprise the UN? you think of the undesirable ole KGB went away? extra helpful take a seem east. Any takers for yet another march at Tiananmen sq.? How some beer in downtown Tehran? And what have the unfavorable Bhuddists achieved to deserve the murdering committed in Thailand with the help of Islamists? If u.s. is that this type of rotten place, how come all people is busting a intestine to get right here? NATO on the different hand is doing wonderful. different than those blithering fool Democrats that desire to completely piss off the sole Islamic united states that would not sell midievel Islam. ( Turkey ) So wonderful enable Iran Syria and North Korea get nukes. Boy you're gonna love that international.

Answer 3

I wouldn't say it's totally outdated. There is always the possibility of Russian Nationalism taking over from where the Soviet Union left off. If you look at that part of the world, they are having a bit of a struggle concerning being a democratic nation for the moment. They will possibly again become antagonists of Western culture and nations

There is the fact that China is now becoming a larger world wide economy to contend with. While that is good in some respects, you have to remember that there are those in Chinese government who would like to do away with the things of the West, regardless of the fact that we in the West are in large part helping to support their economy, as well as retake Taiwan. There's a lot of reasons for NATO and similar organizations to remain intact.

As to the Falklands tiff, that had nothing to do with NATO, although it was something we overtly stayed out of. I foresee in later years the possibility of a peaceful letting go of the Falklands by the UK when it suits their interests to do so. The Falklands tiff had nothing to do with NATO. Regardless of the fact that we were allies of the UK and Argentina at the time, things could change concerning Argentina in my humble opinion, if a leftist form of government that is thoroughly antagonistic to the US should come about. With the leftists enjoying a resurgence in various countries in South America, that could actually happen.

Answer 4

No NATO in the face of a resurgent Russia, an unsettled Kosovo and a huge Muslim nation (Turkey) attempting to join the EU and embrace the Western world?

What a dumb idea!

Another reason why Ron Paul is a bloody fool.

Answer 5

NATO? isn't that some kind of Japanese sticky bean delicacy?

Answer 6

"Why didn't we fight for both", WASP minority still controls the powers that be...when greed is put in check then wars will end...and no soldiers will be sacrificed....

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

If NATO is obsolete then the USA is obsolete

Answer 9

NATO owe's me money

Answer 10

I think you are wrong on all counts...especially Ron Paul.