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Originally Posted by soopaman2
It always amazes me how we need bases in Germany, but can't afford a space program or social programs for seniors that "need to be cut".
It is common sense for the citizen, but unspeakable for our politicians who are fed by the defense lobbies.
You know what they call "lobbying" in Europe?
Bribery.
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You are aware that the airbase in Frankfurt is your main hub for transportation for Iraq and Afghanistan (at least IIRC)?
So some of those bases are of strategic value when you go into other foreign lands again.
