Not to mention, the idea that Germany, 3rd or 4th largest economy on Earth, cannot defend itself on its own and needs American troops "to defend itself" is just ridiculous.

The Americans are there as a front of US empire (IIRC Rammstein is being used for Iran war).

> Which way is it: Allies or a threat? How much double-think can you fit within a comment?

America was a trusted, respected and liked allied nation. It was not a threat. Then Trump supported by people like you turned into a threat to Canada (another former ally), Greenland, democracy and freedom. So, America is not respected or liked, except by neo-nazi it supports. There is no double think involved here.

> To me the question is crystal clear: No country should want to have foreign troops permanently stationed on their soil, no matter how good friends they are.

It is irrelevant what you think about what other countries should or should not want. The question is what is colonialism.