US military based in Darwin.

[Massimo]

So I read the paper today.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/gillard-obama-announce-military-initiatives/story-e6frea6u-1226197152929

Not really sure how I should feel about this. It will be nice to actually have some serious military power around, but on the other hand seems as though this may stir shit up

Oh if you have time read some of the comments for a good laugh.

[Kershaw]

yeah, the Marines posted it in their fb stream that 250 marines are being sent out now and it will eventually expand to 2,500. The 1st Division Marines have a long history with Australian troops, going back to WW2. They even took the song, Waltzing Matilda, as a battle hymn.

so that's cool.

[joshh]

We should keep borrowing from China for sure!

[RagtopE30]

Sooooo... If we default on our China loan, is it a straight forward bankruptcy or do we give them the finger with our military might?

[Vedubin01]

Sooooo... If we default on our China loan, is it a straight forward bankruptcy or do we give them the finger with our military might?

Strategically this is what the US is thinking...

[Massimo]

Sooooo... If we default on our China loan, is it a straight forward bankruptcy or do we give them the finger with our military might?

Seems as though that is what you guys are doing. lol

[gwb72tii]

Sooooo... If we default on our China loan, is it a straight forward bankruptcy or do we give them the finger with our military might?

this is not possible lol

[bme30]

In essence

[RagtopE30]

this is not possible lol

Oh really? Why is it not possible? Is it because they have more bodies than us? The number of people they have is irrelevant. What is more important is the amount of weapons and trained shooters we have..... Ever seen "Red Dawn"? It is a documentary about when the Russians tried to invade. Awesome Non-Fiction Film!! Check it out.

[yobless]

Having spent 30 days in Darwin, during WestPac, all I can say is hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Darwin was good times...Hogs Breath, bar fights, round abouts, and crazy freakin' Abo's. To be back in the Corps again :)

[Vedubin01]

Oh really? Why is it not possible? Is it because they have more bodies than us? The number of people they have is irrelevant. What is more important is the amount of weapons and trained shooters we have..... Ever seen "Red Dawn"? It is a documentary about when the Russians tried to invade. Awesome Non-Fiction Film!! Check it out.

You mean Fiction right.... Red Dawn never happened!

[OniKyan]

Sooooo... If we default on our China loan, is it a straight forward bankruptcy or do we give them the finger with our military might?

My problem with this is that Australia is closer, and having American troops here under those circumstances gives them a reason to attack Australia.

[RagtopE30]

You mean Fiction right.... Red Dawn never happened!

No it happened! Just like when the most recent Ice age happened, you should check out that documentary as well. I think it is call "The Day After Tomorrow". Or even that new reality show about the chemistry teacher who has cameras follow him through his daily life including his double life as a meth cooker.

[BraveUlysses]

You mean Fiction right.... Red Dawn never happened!

Hurdurrrr

[mrsleeve]

My problem with this is that Australia is closer, and having American troops here under those circumstances gives them a reason to attack Australia.

thought we had a thread about this a few months ago that the Chinese were already starting to eyeball upside down land on some level........