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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Dope1   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Europe can only play for time
Date: 04/24/25 12:36 PM
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not exactly a main stream source of news , far from it !!... and interestingly promoting US style solutions from the right wing... I lived in Brussels for years. I have many friend there, so ...I know it when I see it...suggest you find better sources...if you need help I will translate the french diutch and german for you...

Not even addressing what he's saying? Sad.

He's stating facts:
-Europe has gutted energy production. They're buying energy from Russia all the while talking about sanctioning Putin. Don't you find that to be a bit weird?

-Europe has gutted a lot of their heavy industry. The Brits are down to one virgin steel plant and 2 of its 4 blast furnaces run. That's it.

-Europe has underfunded its defense capabilities. The Germans announced they were going to deploy troops in the Baltic States for the first time since WWII to deter Russia. The timeframe? 2027. That's how capable they are of just sending a couple of platoons of dudes someplace.

No, Europe has the card of economic consumption to play and not much else.
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