The closest U.S. ally not in NATO

[Zarn]

Who should it be?  Brazil
Who is the most important from our perspective right now?  Japan
Closest over the long term? Aussies/Kiwis
Who is the most important from their perspective right now? Israel (but Japan, S.Korea, Georgia, Taiwan, Kuwait, S.Arabia...probably a couple of others, are right on the Jewish tail)

That's sounds about right. I like Japan, Australia, and NZ, but Brazil is the most important.

[Zarn]

btw, is Argentina really an "ally?" I can't imagine most Americans rooted for them in 1982.

Of course not, but are most Americans ever going to root for any other country over Canada or the UK?

An invasion of France (Can you hear the revolutionary rhetoric resurfacing/ another NATO country) or Ireland (very strong bloodlines in the US) would do the trick. I have several reasons on why, outside of the UK being the aggressor. I don't think Americans would tolerate the UK invading a lot of countries, actually.

[Zarn]

btw, is Argentina really an "ally?" I can't imagine most Americans rooted for them in 1982.

Of course not, but are most Americans ever going to root for any other country over Canada or the UK?

An invasion of France (Can you hear the revolutionary rhetoric resurfacing/ another NATO country) or Ireland (very strong bloodlines in the US) would do the trick. I have several reasons on why, outside of the UK being the aggressor. I don't think Americans would tolerate the UK invading a lot of countries, actually.

Ridiculous examples with no chance of happening though. Besides, the UK did not invade Argentina.

When did I ever say any of that?