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pecosbob

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6. German banks squeezed Spain so hard last couple of decades I'm surprised they can afford any military expenditures.

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Sat Oct 11, 2025, 09:11 AM

Oct 11

Their economy was pretty much wiped out during the housing collapse followed by enforced austerity programs, the works. Northern Europe treats Spain and Italy like unwanted country cousins.

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