now this is ironic

[Biznatchy]

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040816/ap_on_re_eu/germany_us_bases

Its pretty funny that when we want to pull troops out they still find somthing to bitch about.

[Celt]

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040816/ap_on_re_eu/germany_us_bases

Its pretty funny that when we want to pull troops out they still find somthing to bitch about.Read it, they arent bitching, they are pointing out it will severely affect local economy.

[joran420]

I see this being closed shortly....and the reason ppl are bitching is because its more of a political move than a millitary move.

[NeoChick]

Quoting from the article: In host countries such as Germany and Japan, local governments have paid much of the cost of stationing U.S. troops.

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Well they can put that money to good other uses and any enemy attacks on the US would not be fought over Europe, perhaps it is a positive thing for Europe

[Celt]

I see this being closed shortly....and the reason ppl are bitching is because its more of a political move than a millitary move.Yup.

Also, anyone ever see a review ripping "alanis morisette - ironic" to shreds because nothing in the song was actually ironic? this thread reminds me of that :)

[Nidhogg]

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