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To: bentway who wrote (198340)8/23/2012 4:26:34 PM
From: Bread Upon The Water  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 541518
 
Well I do agree it is too big in relation to the threats from other countries. I do know a bunch of bases got closed and the manpower of the services has been reduced.

The Pentagon wants to whack military retirees' benefits to pay for future weapon systems, but they aren't getting anywhere with that as old soldiers vote and complain mightily when they try this.



To: bentway who wrote (198340)8/23/2012 8:29:52 PM
From: Cogito  Respond to of 541518
 
Of course, cutting the military budget in half would put a whole lot of people out of work. I'm not saying that's a valid argument against doing it. I'm just saying that it's a consideration.

I would like to see a list of foreign bases that could be, if not closed, at least left to operate with only maintenance crews. We could reopen the bases if necessary, but wouldn't be having to staff them fully in the meantime.


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