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If you go running into a burning building, you can't expect your allies to do the same.

We might, but that's on our own volition, not out of any obligation.

Sure, just remember that it works both ways. When your house will burn and you'll be desperate, have a persuasive story ready.

Those anonyms may be just trolls payed by potential adversaries. It's HN. Divide et impera!

There is a difference between a military alliance and a mutual defense pact. NATO is the latter.