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(1,975 posts) Wed Apr 30, 2014, 03:01 AM Apr 2014

And this is why we cant have nice things. [View all]

Right here

When we here about great social programs, free university, free healthcare, etc. etc. this is why. If the bad men come, Uncle Sugar will be there to take care of business. This is why (right or wrong) our defense spending is out of control Its not just the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, all of Europe, I'm pretty sure we have an agreement with the penguins in Antarctica as well.

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And this is why we cant have nice things. [View all] Separation Apr 2014 OP

But on the plus side, think about how prosperous Japan and Germany have become McCamy Taylor Apr 2014 #1

We do military spending for lots of folks. For the rest, we're "the world's policeman." merrily Apr 2014 #2

Add it ALL up and think how many wind farms, solar arrays, & social programs... Junkdrawer Apr 2014 #13

Would you rather Putin have the agreement with the penguins? ( n/t ) Make7 Apr 2014 #3

. Separation Apr 2014 #4

good One!!! mstinamotorcity2 Apr 2014 #12

As long as the agreement's reciprocal and those badass penguins are obligated to defend US pinboy3niner Apr 2014 #5

Maybe China will send in Armed Dolphins... Junkdrawer Apr 2014 #7

To late Separation Apr 2014 #8

I think I'll stick with the penguins after reading how the dolphins “deserted” to look for mates pinboy3niner Apr 2014 #9

"They probably couldn't talk about it either." Perhaps, Bonobo could translate someday... Junkdrawer Apr 2014 #11

:) Separation May 2014 #14

"...and is believed to have rich deposits of oil and gas." Junkdrawer Apr 2014 #6

Bingo! Arkansas Granny Apr 2014 #10