To: Germanicus Cretorian
There is a significant US govt presence in Egypt. The embassy there is, next to Baghdad, the largest in the region, plus the Army and Defense Dept have a number of advisory personnel integrated with the Egyptian Army and I think AF due to the large quantity of US material the Egyptians have purchased at steeply discounted rates for the last 30 plus years. These include< I am pretty sure, Abrams tanks, attack helicopters, towed and sp artillery and F-16 aircraft. Freepers who are more current than I should be able to fill in some details. Should these people or at least all dependents be gotten out? Yes today. Will they? Of course not. It would demonstrate a lack of confidence in someone or the other. There does seem to be a fair chance foreigners in Egypt are going to be threatened by rampaging mobs if this crisis lasts. That would be one positive aspect if Mubarak leaves soon. As the Islamowhacks move to consolidate power we have a window of opportunity to quietly draw down our numbers. Now Nobamba wouldn't think to do that but Gates will probably quietly nod his assent to it being done.
To: robowombat
Jews,
Pay my way, equip me well, and I will go and fight.
Not just because I am broke, but because I am sure this is it.
Booka T
29 posted on
01/28/2011 8:35:34 PM PST by
BookaT
(My cat's breath smells like cat food!)
To: robowombat
These include< I am pretty sure, Abrams tanks...We gave them an entire factory to make Abrams tanks. Fully tooled and operational.
56 posted on
01/28/2011 9:37:13 PM PST by
Last Dakotan
(Hunting - the ultimate in organic grocery shopping.)
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