Putin vs Hillary - The email leaks

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

For a long time Trump has been hammering NATO and other such groups for not helping themselves. He pointed out that only five out of the 28 NATO countries meet the required 2% GDP requirement.

That as to Europe Germany, France and England should lead and give US a rest.

He also mentioned Japan and Korea in their area and about the burden of bases.

The US should not be naive. A number of countries are calling for US troops/bases to supplement their economy.

Dondi the Japanese people would love to get the Marines the fuck out of Okinawa.

[merrylander]

Now you all know why Assange is hiding in the Bolivian embassy in London - some life forms cannot tolerate daylight.

[Wasillaguy]

Originally Posted by merrylander

Now you all know why Assange is hiding in the Bolivian embassy in London - some life forms cannot tolerate daylight.

Is he a life form if he can't survive on his own?

[Pio1980]

Originally Posted by merrylander

Dondi the Japanese people would love to get the Marines the fuck out of Okinawa.

The Chinese and North Koreans may have given them pause on that.

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[donquixote99]

Originally Posted by Wasillaguy

Is he a life form if he can't survive on his own?

Most plants, and absolutely all animals, cannot survive 'on their own.'

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by Pio1980

The Chinese and North Koreans may have given them pause on that.

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No because the Japanese parliament is about to change their Constitution so that their armed forces are not restricted solely to a defensive posture.

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by merrylander

No because the Japanese parliament is about to change their Constitution so that their armed forces are not restricted solely to a defensive posture.

thanks, I had no clue.

This is why I used to enjoy this place.

Well educated or informed bright people.

[Pio1980]

Originally Posted by merrylander

No because the Japanese parliament is about to change their Constitution so that their armed forces are not restricted solely to a defensive posture.

With our consent, I'd suppose.
I'd also suppose they'd prefer having a sympathetic well armed ally close to hand, one way or another.

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[Boreas]

Originally Posted by merrylander

No because the Japanese parliament is about to change their Constitution so that their armed forces are not restricted solely to a defensive posture.

They're going to try. No guarantee of success though. And that won't replace having a strong ally already on the ground should the need arise.

D'oh!

[merrylander]

Perhaps but they value their daughter's more so than a 'powerful ally on the ground. Thet might not object if they always stayed on the ground