President Trump

[newfie]

because the approval of a French liberal is critical to our success.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I was so glad to hear that Trump called out the cheapskates instead of skirting around the issue of not every member paying their fair share.

Were you proud of him for pushing his way to the front for the group photo?

 

[watdaflock?]

I was so glad to hear that Trump called out the cheapskates instead of skirting around the issue of not every member paying their fair share.

The 2 percent standard is just a guideline, not a legally binding requirement. In 2006, even as the United States was increasing military spending because of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, European allies were shrinking their military spending. NATO defense ministers that year adopted a guideline suggesting that each spend the equivalent of 2 percent of its annual economic output on its military — but it was a target, not a rule, and not endorsed by heads of state.
Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama both pressed NATO allies to increase military spending.

 

[Catatonic]

The 2 percent standard is just a guideline, not a legally binding requirement. In 2006, even as the United States was increasing military spending because of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, European allies were shrinking their military spending. NATO defense ministers that year adopted a guideline suggesting that each spend the equivalent of 2 percent of its annual economic output on its military — but it was a target, not a rule, and not endorsed by heads of state.
Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama both pressed NATO allies to increase military spending.

But guidelines have repercussions ... for instance, if one ignores the Brown Cafe guidelines, they get put in queue.

 

[newfie]

Were you proud of him for pushing his way to the front for the group photo?

I was. we don't stand in the back of the room. USA !!!

 

[newfie]

The 2 percent standard is just a guideline, not a legally binding requirement. .

thus no law suit over that number. At that point it seems perfectly okay for those who abide by that guideline to call out those who don't.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

But guidelines have repercussions ... for instance, if one ignores the Brown Cafe guidelines, they get put in queue.

Much like with NATO, the standards on Brown Cafe differ based upon the member in question.

 

[Catatonic]

Much like with NATO, the standards on Brown Cafe differ based upon the member in question.

Yep, you get away with murder but we appreciate the sacrifices you made while in service.

 

[Turdferguson]

Much like with NATO, the standards on Brown Cafe differ based upon the member in question.

I know @tonyexpress gets away with murder on here.
Ridiculous, simply ridiculous

 

[newfie]

I know @tonyexpress gets away with murder on here.
Ridiculous, simply ridiculous

have you seen his avatar? Its no wonder

 

[Catatonic]

I know @tonyexpress gets away with murder on here.
Ridiculous, simply ridiculous

Pet Mod is what we call The Big Ape.
It's like @cheryl can't get enough of him!

Did you notice he doesn't have a prehensile tail ... us monkeys notice things like that.

 

[moreluck]

have you seen his avatar? Its no wonder

proboscis the first word that comes to mind when I see Tony's avatar.

 

[Turdferguson]

have you seen his avatar? Its no wonder

I think it's his pretty hair that let's him get away with murder on here.

 

[cheryl]

I think it's his pretty hair that let's him get away with murder on here.
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Maybe it's because he smiled through that disaster of a birthday cake, that I made for him.

 

[tonyexpress]

Pet Mod is what we call The Big Ape.
It's like @cheryl can't get enough of him!

That's right... I'm adorable..Didn't you see the picture?

Now quit posting that ing picture or I'll ban you @Turdferguson

 

[Future]

That's right... I'm adorable..Didn't you see the picture?

Now quit posting that ing picture or I'll ban you @Turdferguson

You guys do look happy....

 

[tonyexpress]

You guys do look happy....

Relationships are tricky...Just ask @Monkey Butt..

We are happy now but don't let anyone tell you that it's easy. Cheryl is an amazing woman.

Now back on topic.... PLEASE!

 

[Turdferguson]

That's right... I'm adorable..Didn't you see the picture?

Now quit posting that ing picture or I'll ban you @Turdferguson

YESSSSSS!!!!!

 

[tonyexpress]

YESSSSSS!!!!!

Sorry... On second thought your dream is to be banned, as your avatar says.

So rather than a ban, you will be required to suffer along with the rest of us.

 

[Catatonic]

Were you proud of him for pushing his way to the front for the group photo?

That was good for a laugh ... high school bully.