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maxsolomon

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11. "A World of Complex Threats"

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Thu Apr 4, 2013, 07:19 PM

Apr 2013

barely any of which are actual threats. more like challenges to our hegemony or corporate interests.

these cuts are a drop in the bucket, barely even a good start. the entire budget could be balanced on the back of the DoD.

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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