And even if there was nothing signed, NATO is clearly expansionist and all NATO countries serve the interests of the United States, if this is not being an empire?

I am of a certain age, I want honest speeches, I don't gain or lose anything, just engage in a serious conversation. 

 Oh look, a slave catcher... 

 Too bad Celata, we're leaving the plantation & there is zero you can do to stop it. 😂