[gleeaikin]

If any significant military steps are taken in should be the Europeans as they are most dependent on the oil. And, for example, why are we paying to keep 35,000 US troops in Germany. Aside from Ramstein and medical evacuations, what else are our troops doing there that is necessary.

[Marine_Uncle]

The troop levels where supposed to start coming down along with base closings in Germany, during the GWB Administration. I have the same question.
It could simply be because of things heating up in Georgia, after the Russians started to play games, and we sent in support the Georgians.
Then again, perhaps not.
And as for European military putting feet on the ground in Libya. Same sentiment.

[Marine_Uncle]

I should have included you in my post #88.