• @Semjaza
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    31 day ago

    If the base in Okinawa is famously unpopular amongst the Okinawa locals and a political head ache for the Japanese government, I don’t imagine that other bases in less allied countries are more popular.

    I know even the bases in Europe are famed for being rough and a blight on towns. (but then so are most British military bases in at least England…)

    • @[email protected]
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      51 day ago

      I’m fairly sure there’s historical and cultural reasons for the Okinawa bases being disliked amongst the locals. There was like a little war thingy you may have heard of, I believe it was the second of its’ series.

      Anyway.

      I’m from one of those countries where NATO troops and equipment get stationed. Most locals seem to be grateful, I know I am. Putin will be too scared to make any moves if there are both American AND British troops in our bases.

      • @Semjaza
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        221 hours ago

        Eastern Europe would be the probable exception, due to the ever threat of Russian invasion.

        (As for the Okinawan bases… I think all the sexual assault has something to do with it, beyond the fighting in the Second World War.)

    • @[email protected]
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      51 day ago

      Bases, plural

      There are 4 US military bases in Okinawa that accounts for 22% of the land on the island. It’s no wonder they’re pissed.