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I searched on google but didn't find any whining about the cost of 45,000 British troops fighting in the Gulf War. America convinced the UK that fighting against the forces of evil was key. I am pretty sure they never discussed cost of the armor, or how much each tank cost, or helmets or  the price of bombs. You eradicate evil regardless of the cost. If they did at the time of entry you didn't see the stuff aired across newspapers or TV.  They handled it diplomatically. 

When our country was fighting for its young life against the Brits, didn't some guy named Jefferson travel to France asking for help? In fact, France went into debt to assist the fledgling country. 

Vietnam: With the US mired there, France, UK, Spain among others dug in . Did they ask for $$$ from the USA? 

Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Do you think USA gave two #badword#s about the costs of Euro countries being involved? Spain supported the US despite huge protests by citizens. Did the leaders of the country monetize the effort? Do you know that those in power in Spain were kicked out for fighting in the desert side by side with our fighting men and women?  

War and defense isn't always a #badword#ing business. If it was what does Trump know about running one? He ran #badword# businesses into the ground AKA Bankruptcies. 

 The best country in the world says "NATO serves as America's allies and loyal friends." We will do what it takes to keep it that way. 

This lying Worst President Ever rewards loyalty by mocking his loyalists, or casting them out, or saying #badword# you to them and abandoning them. Should it surprise anyone?  NATO is no different - to him. 

Russia and our enemies are LOVING this attempt at division. And you know what, Europe is worried. Shame on Trump.  

So what if China or Russia attack US interests? Should the first question be in Europe - How much is this #badword# going to cost?