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BannonsLiver

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9. So no concerns, questions or complaints about Russian troops in Niger

Reply to malaise (Reply #2)

Sat Apr 20, 2024, 12:29 PM

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U.S. agrees to withdraw American troops from Niger [View all] Celerity Apr 20 OP

Last week, at least 100 Russian military instructors arrived in Niamey speak easy Apr 20 #1

Dictator Putin arrives. damn, I do feel sorry for the people of Niger! riversedge Apr 20 #3

What are US troops doing's anywhere in Africa? malaise Apr 20 #2

It is almost as if we were an empire Voltaire2 Apr 20 #4

Nailed it malaise Apr 20 #6

Neoconservatism 101... Bill Kristols daddy would be happy. WarGamer Apr 20 #11

Could Africa replace China as the world's source of rare earth elements? Celerity Apr 20 #5

They've been looting the African continent malaise Apr 20 #7

So no concerns, questions or complaints about Russian troops in Niger BannonsLiver Apr 20 #9

Looks like the Russians are relative newcomers to the loot Africa party malaise Apr 20 #19

"What are US troops doing's anywhere in Africa?" EX500rider Apr 20 #10

Sounds like a Reagan Administration press release... WarGamer Apr 20 #12

You mean a Biden Admin press release as it is going on now? EX500rider Apr 20 #14

Other countries have the ability to keep their own neighborhoods safe... WarGamer Apr 20 #15

Yes, places like Somalia & Haiti have a stellar record in safety....lol EX500rider Apr 20 #17

I'll believe it when they leave. They were ordered out a month ago. David__77 Apr 20 #8

It would be nice to know as a taxpayer what it's costing Americans to keep troops in Niger. jalan48 Apr 20 #13

But... but... National Defense costs are unassailable. WarGamer Apr 20 #16

Yes. NeoCons can't justify their big military budgets without occupations and wars. jalan48 Apr 20 #18

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