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It sounds like Ireland isn’t producing any munitions or weapons and only has one boat in its navy that’s currently operational. Even if an attack isn’t expected in the NW side it’s clear that Ireland would be of no help to the EU in the event of an attack. Which unfortunately is becoming more of a reality. I think it’s safe to ask for some defense support, but obviously we don’t want countries to over militarize. There’s a fine line between a defensive military and an offensive military.
Understatement of the year!
They wouldn't be of much help if penguins mobilize to conquer Argentina and Chile, which is about as likely.
Nope. That's not going to happen. You've fallen for the military industrial complex PR fearmongering.
Sure, it's safe to ask, but it's also wise for Ireland to say no. They have enough problems without wasting resources that are desperately needed elsewhere on unnecessarily enriching arms dealers.
Except that's exactly what you've been arguing for until now and I suspect you'll resume doing so in your very next sentence.
Not really that fine, no. A defensive military is what's needed to defend your own country and any vulnerable and undermilitarized country that you might be allied with.
Ireland, not being in danger itself and only being allied with overmilitarized countries, has already slightly exceeded that and is under no real obligation to provide for imperialist saber rattling.
This guy must be trolling.
Hope he is at least getting paid for it. Otherwise it is even sadder.