How Trump accidentally strengthened Europe

Due to European military dependence on the US, Europe has been deferential to the US. They let the US use their land and facilities even for wars they disagreed with.

Defending Europe is not a driver of US spending. Europe spending more is good, but it won’t make the defense of the US and its interests cheaper. If the relationship is too damaged, it will make it more expensive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAr7k_ACewY

Can Ukraine build Patriots fast enough to stop Russian missiles?

It looks like Ukraine will be given permission to produce Patriot missiles, but likely not the best kind which they most need to protect their cities from Russian ballistic missiles.

It could take a long time to actually start producing missiles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE4WnAKl9jA

How Does the US Spend So Much on Healthcare?

The US pays more per healthcare thing compared to other countries.

We have more administration, which adds significantly to cost.

The US is not good at managing or preventing disease. The US is bad at access to care. They both contribute to people getting interventions when it is more expensive to help them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbUzJ795GHU

Did Israel push Trump into the Iran war? | Iran: the Latest

A regime change war against Iran had a chance of succeeding, but it required both commitment to a longer war and preparing the Iranian opposition on the ground. The Trump administration, despite essentially declaring a regime-change war at the beginning by calling on the Iranian people to soon rise up, did not appear to much help the Iranian opposition and had no stomach for the length of war necessary to give regime change a chance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmNCB7522Yc

Two British guys talk about George Washington and the Revolution while making fun of it the whole time. Damn Brits!

Two British guys talk about George Washington and the Revolution while making fun of it the whole time. Damn Brits!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1BaPETVOQA

Origins of the War

The world underestimated Russia’s ability to rebuild its military and its willingness to invade other countries. Yet, people don’t think there’s any possibility of Russia invading countries other than Ukraine! NATO and the United States better remain wary and prepared.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjBU795KgaE

The Second Trump Election Broke Something in America (w/ Heather Cox Richardson) | Focus Group

This Fourth of July, many Americans have trouble feeling proud about America when its leader is running around acting like an immoral jackass and a large percentage of Americans are cheering him on or making pathetic excuses.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBE68EKHq2c