I'd like to know where Hillary and Bernie stand on this

[cali]

In bid to counter Putin, Obama seeks to quadruple military spending in Europe

President Barack Obama's administration said Tuesday it was seeking to expand U.S. military spending in Europe four-fold in a bid to reassure allies still unsettled by Russia's incursion into Ukraine.

The new spending would increase to $3.4 billion under the new plan, which is set to be formally unveiled next week as part of Obama's final presidential budget.

The Pentagon also said Tuesday it was ramping up spending for the battle against ISIS, doubling last year's request to $7 billion.

The White House said that figure would allow for "continuous U.S. armored brigade rotations" through stations in central and eastern Europe, as well as ramped-up U.S. participation in NATO military exercises and the deployment of additional combat vehicles and supplies to the region.

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http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/02/politics/obama-nato-funding-budget/index.html

[bigwillq]

1. Yuck

So much money, and it will likely solve nothing.

The USA needs to end all war and involvement overseas.

[onehandle]

2. I think we should return to Cold War era trade and commerce tactics when it comes to Russia.

After about six months, Putin's head would be on a pike and we would have a fresh start with them.

[cali]

3. That is never going to happen.

And this is where I tell you that corporate interests are the reason why.

[Fearless]

4. Yeah because that worked so well the first time

It didn't lead to resentment or a man like Putin getting "elected" at all.