• boonhet@lemm.ee
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    9 days ago

    I’m fairly sure there’s historical and cultural reasons for the Okinawa bases being disliked amongst the locals. There was like a little war thingy you may have heard of, I believe it was the second of its’ series.

    Anyway.

    I’m from one of those countries where NATO troops and equipment get stationed. Most locals seem to be grateful, I know I am. Putin will be too scared to make any moves if there are both American AND British troops in our bases.

    • Semjaza@lemmynsfw.com
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      8 days ago

      Eastern Europe would be the probable exception, due to the ever threat of Russian invasion.

      (As for the Okinawan bases… I think all the sexual assault has something to do with it, beyond the fighting in the Second World War.)