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111 sats \ 5 replies \ @siggy47 6h \ parent \ on: Stacker Saloon

Well, Turkey is a NATO member. It has provided strategic airbases over the years. It is always complicated, but I think Turkey is in a tough spot geographically and ideologically, trying to walk a thin line.

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36 sats \ 4 replies \ @Bell_curve 6h

what was the purpose of NATO? to defeat USSR

USSR disintegrated in 1991, Dec 25

In 1991, nato had 16 members

Today, nato has 32 members, 16 more members after ussr collapsed

what is the purpose of nato today? serious question, not trolling

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11 sats \ 3 replies \ @siggy47 6h

Oh, I agree. There is absolutely no need for NATO. I was just using that as an example of Turkey having friends.

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36 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bell_curve 6h

Ally not friend, lol

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11 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 6h

OK. I guess nations can't be friends. I always thought US and Canada were friends 😀

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36 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 5h

not anymore especially with a gold medal in men's hockey at stake

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