06-29-2017, 09:14 PM
(06-29-2017, 05:32 PM)Matt_Crimson Wrote: I think you have to keep in mind that our military deployments have much more to do with than our own economy. Although WW3 isn't currently going on, the US is playing a game of chess just like everyone else with their military. The fear of war is still very real and our capabilities to strike our enemies plays a big role in our military placements around the world.
Fair point. On the other hand, part of what makes us a super power is our ability to put a significant militarized force anywhere on the globe in a short amount of time. Bases help with that, but only to a degree. And many of our cases would not be used logistically.
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