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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 12:35 PM
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Also it's 60% of natural gas, not 60% of energy. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44794688

Still think it's too much though - the only reason Russia is somewhat solvent is because of selling oil&gas.
Old Jul 11, 2018 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by buffon01
Would a decrease in funding of NATO be okay if that is true, or am I assuming too much that Germany's strong military and nuclear deterrent is enough to keep Russia at bay from other EU countries?
Germany has a nuclear deterrent?
Old Jul 11, 2018 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by olderguy
Germany has a nuclear deterrent?
They do if they pay us enough for it, hahaha.
Old Jul 11, 2018 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by olderguy
Germany has a nuclear deterrent?
While NATO exists, sure :-)

The United States provides about 60 tactical B61 nuclear bombs for use by Germany under a NATO nuclear weapons sharing agreement. The bombs are stored at Büchel and Ramstein Air Bases, and in time of war would be delivered by Luftwaffe Panavia Tornado warplanes. (source)
Old Jul 11, 2018 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by olderguy
Germany has a nuclear deterrent?
yeah, all the muslims inside that no one wants to kill.
Old Jul 11, 2018 | 04:39 PM
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Fun fact- German air force does a lot of their Flight Training in Arizona.
Old Jul 11, 2018 | 04:50 PM
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comedy 2018:

Old Jul 11, 2018 | 04:52 PM
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love it.

The Chad Billionaire vs. The Virgin Socialist


Old Jul 11, 2018 | 04:55 PM
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Old Jul 11, 2018 | 04:57 PM
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cheerio chappes.

Old Jul 12, 2018 | 08:33 AM
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we need more funding for fake news teachers:







Old Jul 12, 2018 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Braineack
comedy 2018:

I passionately developed a sincere hatred to these “comedians” ever since trump was elected. What does the name “Brett” have to do with waiting tables at a restaurant chain?
Old Jul 12, 2018 | 11:09 AM
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because **** trumbbbfff
Old Jul 12, 2018 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by thirdgen

What does the name “Brett” have to do with waiting tables at a restaurant chain?
Have you seriously never been to a Ruby Tuesday?

Not that I'm recommending it. Imagine the unholy love child of Golden Corral and TGI Friday, with a geriatric theme.

Not only is Brett waiting tables there, but Chad is the manager.
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rofl.
Old Jul 12, 2018 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Perez
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Not only is Brett waiting tables there, but Chad is the manager.
Isn't he the one with the dimples?
Old Jul 12, 2018 | 02:33 PM
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It is really funny how difficult it is to insult somebody and at the same time be "politically correct".
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Old Jul 12, 2018 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by good2go
Isn't he the one with the dimples?























Old Jul 12, 2018 | 03:14 PM
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bombshell deep-throat reporting 2018:




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