Originally posted by 18secFerio
the problem with conservatives veiwpoints on the matter of occupation is that just about every country has american forces in it. So, it can be understandable that the rest of the world doesn't like someone elses forces sitting around there area. Especially on the weekends when drunken soldiers run around raping the locals and getting VD.
here in america, we haven't had to deal with that since the late 1700's. In fact, that was one of the reasons we kicked the british out.
but what do I know, I'm just a dumb liberal.
now, my question to you about this statement is, have you ever been a soldier in a foreign land? do you know first hand that this is all that soldiers overseas do in their spare time?
i didn't think so. actually the germans love us. the japanese love us. the koreans love us. do you know why that is? they understand that we are there to protect them from their enemies as well as our own and are a staple part of their economy as well. these countries that we have permanent bases in are called our allies:
al·ly ( P ) Pronunciation Key (-l, l)
v. al·lied, al·ly·ing, al·lies
v. tr.
To place in a friendly association, as by treaty: Italy allied itself with Germany during World War II.
To unite or connect in a personal relationship, as in friendship or marriage.
this forum is no place for ignorant stereotypes. this discussion wasn't too bad until you started calling names.
you may think it's effective, but it's not. angering people just makes them defensive and less likely to see your point of view.