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Were we not last in the North a half century ago?
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I say yes. I see no reason that really compels us to stay.
It is a huge waste of money.
Were we not last in the North a half century ago?
North Korea? Oh I see--typo
Aw crap.
Does Seoul still want us there?
Does South Korea even need us anymore?
the koreans i know say its a waste of space because South Korea has compulsory service anyway. they arent too happy with American soldiers being everywhere either.
I've never heard anything like that. It's not like they are "occupied". I believe South Koreans would miss the American soldiers
I believe we should stay and my opinion is based on simply how I feel that if we were to leave we'd find ourselves back there sooner rather than later.
Same way that I feel that we'll be in Iraq and Afghanistan for many more years.
You're working the metaphor the wrong way, JoeC.
SECDEF Gates wants us to look at our commitment to Iraq and Afghanistan as if they were Korea in 1950. It makes no obvious sense to suggest that Korea is like Iraq and Afghanistan in 2009.
Is there some subtler take you have here, or just vibes?
No. I just don't feel we should leave South Korea especially considering the current situation with North Korea. Simple as that.
You know, I voted yes, but on second thought, I should've voted no. I don't want to be forced into a short tour over there.
No. I loved my tour in Korea. Great people, and I didn't see any of them wanting us out. Great strategic positioning as well.
The Chinese don't want the region to be de-stabilized. They hold most of our debt. We'll need their help out of this financial crisis. That's the reason we can't leave.
Should we?
I don't think so. We've played a large role in the political situation of the region. As Africa's current political atmosphere has much to do with the European Nations that attempted to conquer the continent, we believed the domino theory, started two international wars in the area, and assasinated leaders and quelled dissention.
It is our mess to clean up. That's another reason not to leave.
I thought we were there for the Koreans. My bad.
If they asked us to leave, you'd be ok with that? We've sorta been moving in that direction for five years now.
A historical precis of the US-Korea tie.
we left a long time ago
I'd rather fill my short tour requirement in Moron, Spain; Guam; or the Azores though
Find North Korea in this picture.
Hint: look for the area with no electricity.
North Korea isn't as much of a threat to the economic powerhouse of the South as it was 50 years ago.
China wouldn't let them invade, no how, no way.
I'll bet the Azores would be great. Used to talk to the birds there that have the really long copper colored tails.I'd rather fill my short tour requirement in Moron, Spain; Guam; or the Azores though
I liked the hot y food Korea offer, the mountain hikes on Palgongsan, the beauty of the land. Even though I was Army, I was stationed at K-2 (Taegu) and a Rock-Topper at the top of Palgongsan. Both Air Force bases. Because the south sides of the mountains in Korea were holy, no roads, only trails. It was almost as fast to hike up and down the mountain then take a bus or taxi to Taegu than drive more than an hour. Didn't have to wait for the daily run that way either.
I haven't paid too much attention to that. I don't know the current need for us there, but we have so much there already.
Rumor I heard says we used to have a SR-71 based at Osan Airbase more than 20 years ago, maybe more than 30. Probably something newer and secret hiding someplace in S. Korea now.
The S. Koreans have an excellent Army and Marines corp. We have little overlap with their capabilities. We compliment them. I think their government is actually happy that we maintain the costs of a really nice digital fiber optics communications backbone, Radar bases, Nice Air Force bases with K-2 in Taegu being long enough to land the shuttle on. I'm sure they like the infusion of money from the military presence as well.
Should we leave if asked. Absolutely. I simply don't think they will. There may be public pressure, but our presence is beneficial to both nations.
Wow....
Find North Korea in this picture.
Hint: look for the area with no electricity.
North Korea isn't as much of a threat to the economic powerhouse of the South as it was 50 years ago.
China wouldn't let them invade, no how, no way.
There are now six specks of light!
That's not a typo..Should we pull out of North Korea?
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