"For better or for worse"

rifleman13 · 06-06-08, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by joegrundman

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that there is no consensus on why NATO is still there, and what it should be there for in the future

indeed. What is it there for?

I'm sure Subman1 envisions russian tanks steamrolling across the world were it not for the grace of nato's US contingent - but does anyone else think Russia would do that now?

Why would Russia do that? They have other priorities.

And if it's not to stop Russia, what is it for, and why is it still around?

Maybe for the Chinese? They might disregard the "Never fight a land war in Asia" rule.

As oil deposits shrink the most logical step, if you can't buy it, then steal it!

That would the Chinese will do!