In the first case, it’s easy to see with hindsight that Hitler should not have appeared nor trusted . But context is important: Europe had lost 20 million people in WW1. It is entirely understandable that they should pursue peace and not war.

In the second, there are two sides to an agreement, and Ukraine did not honour its undertakings to Russia.

Switzerland obviously has no treaties of mutual defence, they are not in nato, nor in the EU, so run a much larger army that countries that have them.

And with the benefit of historical evidence , how’s that worked out ?

Are you serious?

It implies militarisation guarantees peace.

Yes I’ve heard it and like a lot of old sayings, it’s fairly ignorant.

And I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but we already have armies, navies, airforce, and cyber forces on hand.

Action Network is an open platform that empowers individuals and groups to organize for progressive causes.

Not much progressive about calling for Europe to be put on war footing.

It’s so misguided it’s hard to know where to begin.

Man on twitter says ban twitter

Donald Tusk

@donaldtusk

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6 Mar

The war, the geopolitical uncertainty and the new arms race started by Putin have left Europe with no choice. Europe must be ready for this race, and Russia will lose it like the Soviet Union 40 years ago. From today, Europe will arm itself more wisely and faster than Russia.

American have been interfering in Ukrainian election to get their man installed for 20 years and more .

They put poroshenko in place in the first place

Been saying it for a couple of weeks. Also best way to hold Putin to account. I think he goes home if UKraine agrees no NATO.