David Baker2 said:The answer to that question is actually quite simple, wiredtiger8.
Ourselves.
A nation must prioritize its own interests above all else, and based solely on those needs, choose allies that can help achieve those goals while maintaining sovereignty—especially if, God forbid, we ever have to defend our own borders.
Frankly, I couldn't care less about the Americans or the Russians. I look at what serves my interest and what is best for us given the specific circumstances and the current situation on the ground.
On the other hand, it is perfectly obvious that Germany and Angela Merkel won't be able to accomplish a single thing without the Americans...
Wrong.
The Americans cooked this whole thing up themselves.
Germany can't stand against the Americans alone to stop this situation.
That is why they have to deal with the Russians.
My colleague described the core of the problem quite well on previous pages, so I won't bother repeating myself.
...which brings us to what you criticize so vehemently, which is Kolinda's cozying up to the Americans.
That isn't "cozying up."
It is the subservient execution of orders. It's done without a single thought regarding the interests of America or its citizens.
That is why people call me crazy. It isn't because I hold some specific political view.
I find servants and sycophants absolutely revolting. And honestly, you can go screw me; I can't help it.
And that is truly a vital question for America. With whom?
Right now, it's with Angela Merkel, who the Russians are standing behind. And behind the Russians, via BRICS, you have the Chinese.
There is nothing to think about; it is as clear as day who is making these moves and what kind of plays are being pulled.
Or with the Americans, who currently seem to "like" us much more and value us more than the Germans. Our military cooperation with them is excellent (especially in Afghanistan), and they certainly appreciate that.
What exactly do they "like" us for?
Please, give me some concrete examples. Perhaps there is something I am failing to see that you are seeing. 🤷
...but there were two US Generals. And even that says something.
Well, since we are essentially cannon fodder for NATO, it is only natural that they showed up to check on their war dogs (from their perspective). ☕
So, this whole thing about criticizing Kolinda's approach to "shaking hands" with the Americans is just completely missing the mark.
It isn't. But look, I don't have the energy to spend my time convincing you. Just watch the news and pay attention, and you'll see the truth for yourself very soon—unfortunately for all of us living here who actually call this country home.
We unfortunately have to be allies with certain people. It's interesting how both the Germans and the Americans stay on the same side despite everything we're seeing...
With all due respect, you aren't following geopolitics very closely.
Anyone who sits on a massive stockpile for years and then suddenly dumps two shovelfuls of it onto you within a single week—something capable of literally crashing our entire national economy and destabilizing everything right when we're facing an invasion on our own soil—is not your friend, and they sure as hell aren't on the same side as us.
TIP: Look at their shady dealings with the auto industry and Deutsche Bank.
Man, seriously,
if there was any actual wisdom left in this country, our future wouldn't be tied up in these fake, twisted left-right political games—you know, those weird ideological mashups they cook up whenever the news cycle needs a distraction.
We’re so incredibly full of ourselves, thinking we’re actually making big choices, when in reality, we’re just tiny, insignificant sycophants sucking up to whoever holds the leash—whether it’s someone from the East or the West.
You hate what Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović picked, I hate what Zoran Milanović picked.
And honestly? Both are equally garbage.
Why?
Because instead of finding some common ground—instead of realizing that a smart player keeps both sides happy to stay fed—we just sit here tearing each other apart over absolutely nothing.
Nothing is ever offered to us; everything is just handed down as an order.
And yet, here we are, bickering about whether the East or the West is going to come out on top.
It doesn't even matter to us! We need to make sure we have both options sitting right there on the table, ready to go.