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Behind the Scenes of the Mattis Bombshell: More Resignations Expected after 'Protest' Exit

posted by martyb on Monday December 31 2018, @05:27PM   Printer-friendly
from the what-a-wicked-web-we-weave dept.

realDonaldTrump writes:

"Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’ resignation, which shocked Washington’s national security establishment and rattled America’s allies, was sealed in a fateful 18-hour period that saw President Trump resolve to withdraw troops from Syria – alarming Pentagon officials who see America’s role in the region as crucial." foxnews.com/politics/behind-the-scenes-of-the-mattis-bombshell-more-resignations-expected-after-protest-exit

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday December 31 2018, @10:04PM (2 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Monday December 31 2018, @10:04PM (#780398)

    I definitely question the idea that our allies would not be standing without our "help". For instance, the EU has the hardware and personnel to protect themselves from just about anyone trying to go after them

    You're nuts! They would be going after each other the moment the US steps out. It would be good old time feudal battles all over again with those people. Look at the crazy kooks they elect now. Europe is more tribal than Africa. Their 'civility' is a very thin veneer, painted on by an irresistible force.

  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday December 31 2018, @10:20PM (1 child)

    by Anonymous Coward on Monday December 31 2018, @10:20PM (#780405)

    > They [EU] would be going after each other the moment the US steps out.
    Yep, the tribes of Europe live on, and on, and on...

    • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 01 2019, @03:33AM

      by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday January 01 2019, @03:33AM (#780519)

      Not anymore. They have been invaded. Slowly they will be bred out.