NATO practically loses the chances of its further expansion - Page 2 - Political Forum

DamnYankee · 03-31-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Slartibartfas

Dont bother thinking about that. The US is far too afraid about a Union that would be forced to develop robust military capabilities itself. After all it could make independent decisions then.

Oh you would be surprised at the number of Americans that would like to see our forces return home.

Slartibartfas · 03-31-2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DamnYankee

Oh you would be surprised at the number of Americans that would like to see our forces return home.

Perhaps, but your strategists in the Pentagon might not like the idea.

DamnYankee · 03-31-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Slartibartfas

Perhaps, but your strategists in the Pentagon might not like the idea.

Of course not. Strategically speaking, it is always better to fight your enemy "over there" as opposed to over here.

Having said that, the military does not govern this country. We need a president that will re-call our forces, close our bases on foreign soil, and destroy every square inch of our military existence abroad. Then we need to apologize for being "there" to begin with.