by John Galt » Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:34 pm
the japanese could have nuclear weapons ready to go in a year if they wanted to. but japan doesn't want nuclear weapons, and they certianly don't want american nuclear weapons. the last time nuclear weapons were sent to japan by americans it ended very badly for the japanese
that said a trump presidency would make all our allies anxious that the united states' word is no longer golden. not only would this damage us economically but militarily other countries would feel the need to build up which would increase tension that the pax americana has avoided
trump was also talking about billing other countries for our protection, like the us military is f**k mercs
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