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StationOost t1_j4z7h6v wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Germany says it is no longer reliant on Russian energy by scot816
Dependency on gas is not related to sending Leopard tanks.
StationOost t1_j4uzm97 wrote
Reply to comment by FabulouslyFrantic in Dutch Constitution to be amended to ban discrimination based on sexuality or disability by DutchBlob
It's not banned. Apart from that, the EU doesn't need unanimity on everything. Apart from that, they do agree on major issues like border control, marriage rights and pricing standards. No, not everyone, but that is not necessary for policy.
StationOost t1_j2e60g2 wrote
Reply to comment by Til_W in [OC] Around 30% of countries spend more than 2% of GDP on their military by IndeterminateYogurt
I didn't say you should try to stop a tank with a rifle, what a stupid suggestion. I'm saying that most of the warfare in Ukraine is by infantry right now. If that is "WW1" for you, whatever.
StationOost t1_j2dt920 wrote
Reply to comment by Til_W in [OC] Around 30% of countries spend more than 2% of GDP on their military by IndeterminateYogurt
Missiles aren't that effective for defense. You can buy 100 million bullets for the price of 1 missile.
StationOost t1_j2dpcjc wrote
Reply to comment by Til_W in [OC] Around 30% of countries spend more than 2% of GDP on their military by IndeterminateYogurt
It's an important part, but American military aid is overpriced so any comparison of monetary value is useless. There is a lot you can do with 10 million, other than having a single missle.
StationOost t1_j2dkacq wrote
Reply to comment by gscjj in [OC] Around 30% of countries spend more than 2% of GDP on their military by IndeterminateYogurt
No one spend more in Ukraine than Europe. Military aid is just a part of what is necessary.
StationOost t1_j2dk67z wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in [OC] Around 30% of countries spend more than 2% of GDP on their military by IndeterminateYogurt
Unlikely, European countries do not need to increase their defense budget, regardless of the US being part of NATO. Unless you think the US declares war on Europe.
StationOost t1_j20e4zr wrote
Reply to comment by Accomplished_Line_67 in Ukraine lessens projected GDP fall from 50% to 32% by sviterochec
Don't hold your breath.
StationOost t1_j1yge0r wrote
Reply to comment by Accomplished_Line_67 in Ukraine lessens projected GDP fall from 50% to 32% by sviterochec
Lol sure.
StationOost t1_j1yg5um wrote
Reply to comment by osuvetochka in Ukraine lessens projected GDP fall from 50% to 32% by sviterochec
US internal propaganda is that the US is the only country giving any sort of meaningful aid. So, no.
StationOost t1_j1vug3m wrote
Reply to comment by Accomplished_Line_67 in Ukraine lessens projected GDP fall from 50% to 32% by sviterochec
You mean Europe. The US is giving military aid and that money is staying in the US.
StationOost t1_j1vucuv wrote
Reply to comment by plenebo in Ukraine lessens projected GDP fall from 50% to 32% by sviterochec
The US is not giving billions, their aid is mainly military and that money is staying in the US. Financial and humanitarian aid comes from Europe.
StationOost t1_j1i5b2u wrote
Reply to comment by mars_needs_socks in Japan firms to stop insuring ships in all Russian waters -Nikkei by hieronymusanonymous
Many ports don't allow uninsured ships to dock either.
StationOost t1_j0g07j4 wrote
Reply to comment by LanewayRat in in 2023 India will become the most populous country in the world, surpassing China, which holds the #1 since 1750s. source: The Economist by Junoby
You will find well-off people in any society on Earth. It says nothing about the whole country.
StationOost t1_j0g03gt wrote
Reply to comment by Mahameghabahana in in 2023 India will become the most populous country in the world, surpassing China, which holds the #1 since 1750s. source: The Economist by Junoby
It's below replacement rate, but it'll take decades before the population starts decreasing.
StationOost t1_iycqu4b wrote
If you work 1 day (or more) in the weekend per 2 weeks at job 2, everything will be in favor of job 2.
StationOost t1_iwubqvu wrote
Reply to [OC] Countries and women in STEM by Equal-Crew-3367
Welcome to a new episode of "useless data" by Equal-Crew.
StationOost t1_ivxt7jf wrote
Counting the number of countries as definition is ridiculous. Also, this is an article from January 2020, almost 3 years ago and pre-covid.
StationOost t1_iveb23b wrote
Reply to comment by talon38c in [OC] Nuclear stockpile in Russia and NATO (1948-2022) by eqqqxy
China is at about 3% of these numbers (350 in 2022 as estimated by the US), so it might not even be a pixel in the chart.
StationOost t1_itmh0xw wrote
Reply to comment by Patentsmatter in Netherlands issued 91 waivers to sanctions against Russia by MC_Transparent
Why? There is no significant resentment against Germany regarding WWII.
StationOost t1_iri3zyy wrote
Reply to comment by ieatpoopooandsodoyou in [OC] House price you can afford by paying 1000/month for 30 years vs. interest rate by hmiamid
Go ahead.
StationOost t1_j5bg6vb wrote
Reply to German indecision on Leopard 2 tanks a 'disappointment,' Ukraine's deputy foreign minister says by cobicoo
Apparently Germany is the only western country that has tanks or something.