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Plucketeer

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7. Cop of the WORLD

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Thu Apr 4, 2013, 06:44 PM

Apr 2013

is an outrageously expensive proposition. And it really INVITES challenges more than it quells them. Keep (maybe) ONE base in Europe and one in the Pacific and close ALL the rest - save for those that support scientific endeavors.

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warns of deep cuts [View all] Omaha Steve Apr 2013 OP

Music to my ears BeyondGeography Apr 2013 #1

Some of it will be personnel costs, benefits. He is not going to be TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #2

Hagel didn't say we're going to close even one foreign outpost. Lasher Apr 2013 #3

I read the speech, I don't think anything is off the table. TwilightGardener Apr 2013 #4

Did he mention the possibility of closing any military bases? Lasher Apr 2013 #13

I'll predict that the President's strategic re balance (Pacific pivot) is history. Secretary Hagel, 24601 Apr 2013 #5

It's about time! ISW Apr 2013 #6

Cop of the WORLD Plucketeer Apr 2013 #7

I agree but... DCBob Apr 2013 #9

What you suggest is certainly a possibility Plucketeer Apr 2013 #12

Funny you mention.. DCBob Apr 2013 #16

Let someone else keep 'em in check...it's about time. Auntie Bush Apr 2013 #17

CUT, CUT, CUT the Department of War. mountain grammy Apr 2013 #8

If you cut enough, you'll find a Department of Defense inside. leveymg Apr 2013 #10

"A World of Complex Threats" maxsolomon Apr 2013 #11

I'm still waiting for my cold war is over peace dividend...nt Paul E Ester Apr 2013 #14

Me TOO! Omaha Steve Apr 2013 #15