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The US budget for NATO is bigger than that of the entire Europe combined.

The US does not go with NATO because Europe pushes for it or vice versa. Both regions go wherever NATO goes because they are bound to do so. A threat to one member of NATO is a threat to ALL members of NATO. When you attack one, you attacked all.

And that's why it's stupid for the EU (especially those in Western Europe) to keep going against the US interest.

The only reason Iran is making noise now is due to Obama's stupidity and his sell out to the so called "new world order" or global "progressive " alliance to weaken and end the US global hegemony.

They want to empower Iran against Israel and SA to neutralize the US influence in the Middle East. This is precisely why they so hate Trump's America First policy and go wildly berserk whenever they see or hear the Make America Great Again slogan.

sunboy:
Blame the Libyan war on NATO and most importantly Europe, and to be precise France & Italy.
America does not unilaterally decide for NATO. So Democrat or Republican, America will always be America when it comes to her allies.

If Iran had some issues with Europe, I’m 99% sure that NATO would have started that war already. The only countries that are lobbying for the Iran war is Saudi and Isreal.

So because "government cannot tax zero profit" it's now okay to start taxing revenues?

By the way, who told you that those companies have nexus or local offices in France and failed to pay the accrued taxes? Or are you using generic scenarios to justify a blanket imposition of politically motivated levies against US tech companies?

FYI, I talked about "qualifying threshold" which includes "€750 million in global revenue".

Anyway, you're free to support the illegality, but stop screaming when Trump voices his disapproval or imposes his retaliatory measures on France/French products/business - including using proxies to make good those retaliations.

onegig:
Read the quote below. It is not only US businesses and they arw not taxing their global revenues. Just French Revenues.

"Le Maire said the tax would target some 30 companies, mostly American but also Chinese, German, Spanish and British, as well as one French firm

France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire defended a 3% tax on the French revenues of tech giants."

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/11/us-to-probe-proposed-french-tech-tax.html



In principle, taxing profits is the only fair approach, but dishonest transfer pricing and creative accounting has made a mockery of this so if the French government feels it should tax their revenues then that's lovely. Apple has been operating for years outside of the US but go check their books in most countries they mostly declare zero profits. Are governments going to be taxing zero profits?

You obviously did not know what Macron did.

1) What he and his senate imposed on those US tech companies was NOT tax, but LEVY.

2) The levy was not imposed on profit but on REVENUE - contrary to acceptable business tax norms.

3) The qualifying threshold was not only on revenues generated in France, but global revenues were also considered.

4) Can you imagine the consequences this will have on other countries' policy against those US tech companies, if Trump allows this to slide or even fail to make a HUGE public noise about it?

Dude, Trump is way out of your league of reasoning. He's not just the president of the greatest country ever on earth, he's a first generation billionaire too.

Olafisoyem:
What macron did is not wrong. He’s looking out for his own country.

Imagine a US company operating in Nigeria and not paying tax basically taking the money out of your country and taking it to theirs. Would you be happy with that?

Also every sovereign state has the right to govern itself the way it pleases and that’s not trumps business

Dude your assertions are flawed.

1) A huge amount of crime - no one said all the crimes - (and the drugs that fuel it) come from illegal aliens. Another huge stash of the crimes are domiciled in DNC controlled areas. Chicago, for example. Americans who go on mass shooting sprees are monsters. But that does not mean that 'criminal' illegal aliens are saints.

2) The federal reserve did not just come into existence in 2016. It has always been there. So, if the economy is setting new historic records, the attributions should go to the elements that varied. In this case, the biggest historic variable in the US economy today is Trump presidency and its policies. Besides, contrary to your assertion, the US interest rate is currently higher than it should be. And Trump has consistently and publicly called out the federal reserve for this. The chastisement has been so hot that CNN and co started speculating that Trump wants to fire the chair.


3) The post WW2 purpose for most of those institutions and their instruments (as it relates to US interests) is no longer very favorable to US. In fact they have been weaponized against the US global hegemony and continued growth. Think of the PROCESSES that led to the so called 'Iran Nuclear Deal' and 'Paris Climate Accord' and how they amounted as threat to the US economic future and its national security and foreign policies - especially in the Middle East. Trump is changing this trajectory. But Europe won't be doing the US any favor per se by staying clear of Moscow and Middle East. Their very survival depends on reforming the EU, reversing its super state ambitions, and responsibly reinforcing its ties with the US - especially as it relates to trade and NATO.

Iamgrey5:
Lol I laugh at some comments on nairaland

Who told you that only immigrants are responsible for the level of insecurity in America? have you ever seen a foreigner involved in mass shooting in America.

Who told you Trump's policy is the only thing responsible for job creation in America? have you ever heard of the near zero interest rate policy adobted by the reverse bank of America.


Who told you world war two has long be forgotten? when institutions given birth to after world war 2 like UN, IMF and World bank are still the institutions that maintain the world order

Trump shouldn't push the Europeans to the wall. Russia is watching with great interest

That's not just bravado. It's tit for tat.

An investigation is already on. Once there is sufficient evidence that those US companies were unfairly targeted by France, a reciprocal tax/tariff will be imposed - starting with French wine. Macron want to set global tariff precedent against US tech companies. But Trump can play that game in other ways too.

If you want trade relations with the US, then keep it fair and free, not one-sided to the detriment of American workers and businesses. That's all Trump is demanding.

grandstar:
What Macron did was wrong but with Trump's bravado, it will have nationalist appeal in France and to rescind it may prove difficult.

There are institutions to deal with matters like this. Trump would have done better by shutting up. Well, he never does.

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That's not going to happen. Power will stay in the north indefinitely until southern simpletons receive sense. In the present structure, no opposition party will gain power at the center again without fielding a northerner. #FACT.

seunmsg:
What is most important is for power to return to the south in 2023. The power rotation between the south and north must be respected. The two major political parties must field southern presidential candidates. Nigerians will then make their choice during the general election that must be free, fair and credible.

So, why was Singapore unable to practice those values and develop so fast while still merged with Malaysia? Or, did you not read that part?

Beanscake:
We aren't cursed. Our problem isn't spiritual or down to any mythical reasons. Until we begin to appreciate positive universal values like love, trust, consideration for our fellow beings, and focus our strengths on reviving and improving our educational standards especially placing huge emphasis on rational thinking, we will continue to lag behind other races. We have the capacity to be great. We are just too weak and scared to face realities.

They are baiting for a crush so they can have someone to blame for their failure. The government is crumbling under sanctions. I'd expect the US and EU to call off all respites and tighten the nooses more and harder so the oppressive regime can crumble under its own weight without a single shot. This will also help to keep the civilian population safer.

Quelme:
The Iranians are not bluffing at all. This is a "major" escalation of the already tensed situation in the middle east.

Wow.

CTPlayer:
Being against illegal immigration was a normal democrat position. They are "open borders" only because Trump ran on a platform against illegal immigration, so they have to be against that now. Trump could say I am leaving the borders open now until Jan 1., and the Dems would say that Trump does not care about national security.

Wake up.

You cannot have a "successful organization or nation without a SINGLE dominant culture". It's very stupid and grossly dishonest to argue against that FACTUAL assertion.

All modern smart and progressive nations solved their problem of extreme/multidimensional ethnic diversity via peaceful disintegration. But the foolish ones clung to their delusion of forced oneness until it drove them into endless wars, genocide or ethnic cleansing. A recipe for perpetual retrogression if not total extinction.

The ONLY way to fix a building that has a terminally flawed foundation is to FIRST dismantle the structure. Anything else is mere prolongation of the d day.

A house that is divided aganst itself shall not stand

lezz:
1) The main "plank" of my argument for a better and one Nigeria isn't based on the geographical fixation of SE to SS and SW to MB. That's putting it in an overly simplistic form.

2) Resources alone do not make for super power

3) It is unfortunate you stopped believing in Nigeria as
you got older and wiser

4) Nigeria has a dominant culture easily discernible
at home and abroad. It may not be singular as you
you wish but it is score for a nation this diversed .

5) I am aware of the problems that bedevil Nigeria and they aren't insurmountable. I think tribalism cripples Nigeria more than any government ineptitude.

With everything Nigeria has undergone in political turmoil, tribal unrest and political uncertainty, why has there been no concrete effort to disintegrate and disolve the union?

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1) You sacked 6 girls in 2 years due to poor administrative and attitudinal skills, before God sent you this rare breed randomly.

2) From the moment she came on board, two years of stagnation ended. Her presence and efforts ushered in the era of dramatic profit and growth in your business.

3) She had enough character stamina to fully declare the tips she got from generous customers rather than succumbing to the fear of losing it all or becoming a suspect (and thereby hiding the tips).

4) She managed her emotions effectively and maturely after sensing your emotional disposition and affection towards her. The average present day girl would have seduced you and complicated the relationship. But this rare breed did not.

5) To your own hearing the effectiveness, friendliness and interpersonal skills of this pure angel have been consistently vetted, approved and raved by your own customers. That's solid credibility and character validation currency right there. You can literally take it to the bank. And you already did.

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Ignore anyone telling you to date the girl first for another year or so.

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ellalina:
My male bestie confided this in me too. He is also a Nairalander.

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Why would herdsmen be in the passport at all let alone being in "the first page"?

Why at this time when Ruga and Fulanizatuin are being resisted?

Could it be that they never anticipated that Nigerians will resist their Fulanization scheme?

First you moved to resettle thousands of migrant notorious herders in all the states of the nation (the same group of people the government told us were coming in illegally from other countries).

Now you are doubling down by inserting them into the national passport - on " the first page"?

Is the so called nomadic herding the only cultural thing about Fulanis IN NIGERIA?

Why has it never been in the passport until now?

Are you saying that the old passport did not reflect ANY Fulani culture?

Are we all going crazy in this country?

Ray97:
is it all of them that picked ak47. is like calling the whole south east baby factory or blood sister fucker.

Were the Fulanis and their culture unrepresented in the existing passport? Why the recent introduction of herdsmen into the passport? What's the need if not for the secret fulanization agenda that OBJ broke open?

You guys should develop sense and stop burying your heads in the sands. These are abnormal times.

Iblad0994:
The Fulani people are also part of Nigeria and because some of the herdsmen are killers dosen’t justify calling all the fulanis criminals.

Truly Nomadic lifestyle of the Fulani herdsmen is obsolete to be honest and there is need for the government to put a stop to that. But you have to understand it’s part of their history that no one can erase, so having it on the passport to as a form of culture is not much of a big deal.

Or what do you think about other cultures represented on the passport? Does that mean we still ride horses in naija coz there are lot of horsemen images on the passport (I don’t really know the tribe name for the people on horses).

They can use local vigilantes to enforce executive order.

OdumegwuOjukwu:
It is a good idea but unfortunately unenforceable.

If indeed this is the position of the South East governors, the least they can do is give it some legislative cover by passing it as law through our State House of Assemblies. As it is now, they can't even direct the Nigerian Police to enforce this. I'm not sure any Task Force has been set-up to monitor let alone enforce.

Unless there are other enforceable laws which governs that type of activity i.e. moving cattle on foot, other than that this is playing to the gallery.