Troop Costs

[dealmaker]

Troop Costs


The U.S. wants South Korea to pay more of the costs of hosting American troops in the country—five times more, to be precise. Defense Secretary Mark Esper: "This is a very strong alliance that we have, but Korea is a wealthy country and could and should pay more to offset the cost of defense." Financial Times

 

[AAAintheBeltway]

I wonder if this will be considered impeachable?

Actually we should bump the cost up to the point where they flatly refuse. That way we can see how much they value their freedom.

 

[Tony Stark]

Troop Costs


The U.S. wants South Korea to pay more of the costs of hosting American troops in the country—five times more, to be precise. Defense Secretary Mark Esper: "This is a very strong alliance that we have, but Korea is a wealthy country and could and should pay more to offset the cost of defense." Financial Times

Is it that or is Trump doing this for North Koreas benefit? We know how Trump loves to shit on allies and appease dictators.

 

[Tony Stark]

Actually we should bump the cost up to the point where they flatly refuse. That way we can see how much they value their freedom.

North Korea would love that wouldn't they

 

[Cuddles]

I'm all for Korea and Japan taking command of their own defense. Just don't kneecap them with disarmament agreements then try to extort them on defense costs.

 

[Tsing Tao]

I'm all for Korea and Japan taking command of their own defense. Just don't kneecap them with disarmament agreements then try to extort them on defense costs.

Kneecap them with disarmament agreements? Are you referring to the events after WWII with Japan?