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U.S. Is Poised to Put Heavy Weaponry in Eastern Europe
In a significant move to deter possible Russian aggression in Europe, the Pentagon is poised to store battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and other heavy weapons for as many as 5,000 American troops in several Baltic and Eastern European countries, American and allied officials say. The proposal, if approved, would represent the first time since the end of the Cold War that the United States has stationed heavy military equipment in...
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As a person living in Eastern Europe, I can safely say that this is only the 100th time when we are caught in the middle of the cross-fire conflict between USA + Western Europe and Russia. Is our acceptance of foreign weaponry a good move? Questionable. But the fact that it has become necessary makes it a real cause of concern for the people living here.
It ain't going to happen.
Russia needs to get out of Ukraine and things could return to normal.
Hmm. Seems like a justified response to Russian aggressions. They need to know the West isn't willing to be totally pushed around.
The US has had stores of heavy weapons in Europe for more than 60 years.
Tell me again why President Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize...
Oh that's good, I was afraid we were going to run out of wars and have to spend our money on things like fixing the schools and repairing infrastructure so our country can continue to be productive.
I'm glad we continue to find other peoples' business we can stick our noses into. What a relief.
Oh me too..No money to be made doing those sorts of things,but a good ol' war just rakes in the cash!