Trump Slaps Deadbeat Merkle

[Rightguide]

The Germans should have paid their fair share.


11,900 US troops leaving Germany; 6,400 returning home

July 29, 2020 Ryan Morgan

U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced Wednesday the U.S. is set to withdraw around 6,400 troops from Germany and shift move nearly 5,600 troops from Germany to other countries in Europe.

Esper’s announcement comes amid calls from President Donald Trump to reduce the number of troops in Germany. The reduction of approximately 11,900 troops from Germany will reduce the number of U.S. troops in the country from around 36,000 to 24,000.

“The current EUCOM plan will reposition approximately 11,900 military personnel from Germany – from roughly 36,000 down to 24,000 – in a manner that will strengthen NATO, enhance the deterrence of Russia, and meet the other principles I set forth,” Esper said of the plan. “Of the 11,900, nearly 5,600 Service members will be repositioned within NATO countries, and approximately 6,400 will return to the United States, though many of these or similar units will begin conducting rotational deployments back to Europe.”

While various U.S. units return home, Esper said units similar to the ones leaving Europe will begin making rotational deployments around the continent going forward. Esper said the plan is to consolidate U.S. headquarters in countries in Europe outside Germany, such as NATO bases in Belgium and Italy. He said, “This will strengthen NATO and improve the operational efficiency and readiness of over 2,000 Service members.”

Esper said around 4,500 of the U.S. troops returning home would be members of 2nd Cavalry Regiment, while similar Stryker units will head further east and around the Black Sea, reinforcing NATO’s presence in a key area between Russia and continental Europe. A fighter squadron and elements of a fighter wing will also shift from Germany to Italy, positioning those fighters closer to the Black Sea Region.

More here:

https://americanmilitarynews.com/2020/07/11900-us-troops-leaving-germany-6400-returning-home/

 

[FescueFan]

Not far enough, we should get them ALL out.

 

[Rightguide]

Not far enough, we should get them ALL out.

Better than nothing and more than any other President has had the balls to do.

 

[islandman]

With Germany set to match the U.S.'s contribution to NATO beginning in 5 months, this drawdown reads like a love letter to Putin.

 

[BoyNextDoor]

Even when he accidentally has good policy position, Trump does it in such a fucking awful manner it loses its meaning.

"Trump Slaps Deadbeat Merkle" ? How juvenile and counter productive.

"United States reconsiders its role in Europe" How much more productive and diplomatic.

 

[Wrong Element]

How pathetic to reframe a president following the orders of a Russian dictator as him "slapping" a woman.

 

[IceDemon]

The European Union could match, even surpass, the US militarily in a relatively short space of time if there was the political will there to do so, but there just isn't.

 

[islandman]

How a bad businessman thinks:

U.S. exports to EU in 2019: approximately $337B.

Cost savings from rotating 6,400 troops permanently back to the U.S.: <$337B


#winning

 

[Rightguide]

Even when he accidentally has good policy position, Trump does it in such a fucking awful manner it loses its meaning.

"Trump Slaps Deadbeat Merkle" ? How juvenile and counter productive.

"United States reconsiders its role in Europe" How much more productive and diplomatic.

Because Merkle has no honor. She did not keep her word. She is a dishonest ally, a questionable ally.

 

[zipman]

How pathetic to reframe a president following the orders of a Russian dictator as him "slapping" a woman.

Seriously, Putin is playing Trump like a total fool. In the past, it would have at least taken major concessions from Russia for the US to withdraw troops from Germany. Trump does it and gets absolutely nothing in return.

Couple that with the fact that he still has not said a word to Putin about putting bounties on US troops with the Taliban and there is no way to defend his actions.

Trump (and republicans) are a clear and present danger to the U.S.

 

[IceDemon]

The idea that Russia could invade western Europe is a joke.

 

[Rightguide]

The European Union could match, even surpass, the US militarily in a relatively short space of time if there was the political will there to do so, but there just isn't.

They are rich enough to defend themselves without our help at all, but they are unwilling to make the kind of sacrifice Americans make in their own defense. They take advantage of our good will and our political weakness and deep state ambitions.

 

[Rightguide]

Seriously, Putin is playing Trump like a total fool. In the past, it would have at least taken major concessions from Russia for the US to withdraw troops from Germany. Trump does it and gets absolutely nothing in return.

Couple that with the fact that he still has not said a word to Putin about putting bounties on US troops with the Taliban and there is no way to defend his actions.

Trump (and republicans) are a clear and present danger to the U.S.

^^^
Clueless

Other than his absolute impotency, both economically and militarily, Putin doesn't have anything to do with this calculation.

 

[FescueFan]

Better than nothing and more than any other President has had the balls to do.

True story.

With Germany set to match the U.S.'s contribution to NATO beginning in 5 months, this drawdown reads like a love letter to Putin.

Good, hopefully Putin fucking REKS Europe....I would love to see those smug "Who needz ze gunz, only ze American PIGZ!! Europeans are so superior our smugness will protect us. " hippy dippy dipshits get fucked.

Nobody deserves it more.

Even when he accidentally has good policy position, Trump does it in such a fucking awful manner it loses its meaning.

"Trump Slaps Deadbeat Merkle" ? How juvenile and counter productive.

"United States reconsiders its role in Europe" How much more productive and diplomatic.

The juvenile way is more honest.

Hopefully Trump comes out and calls the bitch a commie sow and spits in her face.

How a bad businessman thinks:

U.S. exports to EU in 2019: approximately $337B.

Cost savings from rotating 6,400 troops permanently back to the U.S.: <$337B


#winning

It's about the principal, nationalism, not business.

Wouldn't expect a globalist lefty cuck to understand that though.

 

[zipman]

^^^
Clueless

Other than his absolute impotency, both economically and militarily, Putin doesn't have anything to do with this calculation.

Putin doesn't have to do anything you moron. Trump is a willing stooge, too stupid to even realize the gifts he keeps giving Putin.

That was the point of my post you dumbass.

 

[FescueFan]

Putin doesn't have to do anything you moron. Trump is a willing stooge, too stupid to even realize the gifts he keeps giving Putin.

That was the point of my post you dumbass.

LOL.....just as bad as KeithD....still chugging the Russiagate kool-Aid.

 

[islandman]

It's about the principal, nationalism, not business.

Wouldn't expect a globalist lefty cuck to understand that though.

Not about business?

Yet the President ran on his credentials as a businessman and intends to do so again.

Did you just admit to voting for the wrong skill-set?

 

[zipman]

LOL.....just as bad as KeithD....still chugging the Russiagate kool-Aid.

Oh, look ascription.

That's okay, you're just a self-admitted Trumpette.

Keep supporting that pathetic, cowardly, lying disgrace. The cult demands it.

 

[Rightguide]

Putin doesn't have to do anything you moron. Trump is a willing stooge, too stupid to even realize the gifts he keeps giving Putin.

That was the point of my post you dumbass.

Your post is a testament to ignorance.

 

[FescueFan]

Not about business?

Yet the President ran on his credentials as a businessman and intends to do so again.

Did you just admit to voting for the wrong skill-set?

Also as a nationalist, or as most of us to the right of Mao call it, basic patriotism.

Something the Democrats are TOTALLY DEVOID of.

I've never voted for a Republican and didn't vote for Trump in 2016, but I DAMN sure am in a few months.

Oh, look ascription.

That's okay, you're just a self-admitted Trumpette.

Keep supporting that pathetic, cowardly, lying disgrace. The cult demands it.

LOL says the Maoist.

 

[RobDownSouth]

Not about business?

Yet the President ran on his credentials as a businessman and intends to do so again.

Did you just admit to voting for the wrong skill-set?

He has already admitted he doesn't vote. Takes too much time away from his video games.

 

[DeYaKen]

The Germans should have paid their fair share.


11,900 US troops leaving Germany; 6,400 returning home

July 29, 2020 Ryan Morgan

U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper announced Wednesday the U.S. is set to withdraw around 6,400 troops from Germany and shift move nearly 5,600 troops from Germany to other countries in Europe.

Esper’s announcement comes amid calls from President Donald Trump to reduce the number of troops in Germany. The reduction of approximately 11,900 troops from Germany will reduce the number of U.S. troops in the country from around 36,000 to 24,000.

“The current EUCOM plan will reposition approximately 11,900 military personnel from Germany – from roughly 36,000 down to 24,000 – in a manner that will strengthen NATO, enhance the deterrence of Russia, and meet the other principles I set forth,” Esper said of the plan. “Of the 11,900, nearly 5,600 Service members will be repositioned within NATO countries, and approximately 6,400 will return to the United States, though many of these or similar units will begin conducting rotational deployments back to Europe.”

While various U.S. units return home, Esper said units similar to the ones leaving Europe will begin making rotational deployments around the continent going forward. Esper said the plan is to consolidate U.S. headquarters in countries in Europe outside Germany, such as NATO bases in Belgium and Italy. He said, “This will strengthen NATO and improve the operational efficiency and readiness of over 2,000 Service members.”

Esper said around 4,500 of the U.S. troops returning home would be members of 2nd Cavalry Regiment, while similar Stryker units will head further east and around the Black Sea, reinforcing NATO’s presence in a key area between Russia and continental Europe. A fighter squadron and elements of a fighter wing will also shift from Germany to Italy, positioning those fighters closer to the Black Sea Region.

More here:

https://americanmilitarynews.com/2020/07/11900-us-troops-leaving-germany-6400-returning-home/

I haven't heard any Germans whining about it. Germany get's nothing from the presence of US troops so they aren't particularly worried. We used to have a large presence there. When we pulled most of our troops out the Germans were pleased to see our troops leave even though we used local people and businesses for support services.

 

[islandman]

Also as a nationalist, or as most of us to the right of Mao call it, basic patriotism.

Something the Democrats are TOTALLY DEVOID of.

I've never voted for a Republican and didn't vote for Trump in 2016, but I DAMN sure am in a few months.



LOL says the Maoist.

You're that frog guy come back anew, right?

 

[zipman]

You're that frog guy come back anew, right?

Was it the baseless ascription, the lying or the sheer stupidity of his posts that tipped you off?

These morons are accusing everyone who doesn't buy into their unamerican cult communists like it's the 1950's.

I don't think a single one of them even knows what the word means.

 

[jomar]

I dunno. trump’s pretty transactional and doesn’t seem to get the bigger picture or finer points. How does withdrawing troops from Europe affect national security, preparedness and “messages” to US opponents.