Posted on 11/11/2017 5:13:05 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
SUBIC, Philippines (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is no stranger to controversy and he has often come in for sharp criticism both at home and overseas, but in the town of Subic in the Philippines, he's a hero.
Once home to one of the biggest U.S. naval facilities in the world, Subic is a haven for retired servicemen who seem thrilled that Trump is visiting the Philippines, and convinced the divisive tycoon can do no wrong.
"Trump, I back him big time," said Mike McCarthy, a former master chief with the U.S. 7th Fleet, drinking in one of the American-themed bars that line Subic's main street, with names like "Alaska", "Crazy Horse" and "Rolling Stone".
"They won't allow him to govern, but he's smarter than them, always a step ahead," he said of opponents of Trump.
The U.S. president arrives in the capital Manila on Sunday for a summit of Asian leaders, on the last leg of a tour that has taken him to Japan, South Korea, China and Vietnam.
"He's just doing things a different way, his Tweeting, his strong words. But where has he made a wrong call yet?" said McCarthy.
A native of Florida who has lived in Subic for a decade, McCarthy said Trump's respect for veterans meant he's a big hit with them and among the military....
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This is the key. The US military will restore the nation.
Yeah Yahoo. Trump is divisive and Obama wasn’t.
Spent many nights buying San Miguel for a quarter in the FTN bar in Subic. Wonder if it’s still there.
I'd forgotten all about it, like much of the media.
Don’t know why I recognize the name Subic. Don’t think any of my family was stationed there.
>Spent many nights buying San Miguel for a quarter in the FTN >bar in Subic. Wonder if it’s still there.
Aye, Crazy Horse in Barrio Barretto, remember it well. And the city is Olongapo, not Subic. Province is Zambales. Go CTM’s of NSGD Subic Bay! Chief Krause can kiss my ass!
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