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2004-08-19 Europe

"But what about my job, Mr. Warmonger, sir?" -- German unions protest U.S. redeployment

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Posted by Mike 2004-08-19 8:33:04 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Oh, I am soo going to enjoy watching this.

Posted by BH 2004-08-19 10:37:10 AM|| 2004-08-19 10:37:10 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 German implosion, commence!

Posted by mmurray821 2004-08-19 11:14:43 AM|| 2004-08-19 11:14:43 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 The re-deployment should have commenced years ago, after the Berlin wall came down. I'm glad that GWB and Rumsfield have the courage to implement what is obvious. I'm happy the Germans finally realize what a beneficial influence the US presence had on Germany's economy. Alas, now they may be forced to go back to a 40 hour work week and 3 weeks of vacation max.

Posted by rex 2004-08-19 11:25:48 AM|| 2004-08-19 11:25:48 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 They can always get a job at Subway.

Posted by Chris W. 2004-08-19 11:53:33 AM|| 2004-08-19 11:53:33 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 JFKerry, says the redeployment is bad for US Security.

Stupid me, I think its long overdue. I think our Euro buddies have Kerry's ear.

Posted by Lucky 2004-08-19 12:54:51 PM|| 2004-08-19 12:54:51 PM|| Front Page Top

#6 Funny to see this posted today. Two hours ago the German ice cream man was asking me how soon we'll leave. He has a yearly contract with the American housing areas. I said, "Hey, I work as a civilian for the Army. I'm not in the loop about those things." I feel bad for some of my German coworkers though. They're good workers and good people. I give it 2 years before we're gone in my area, but then again it's about the time I'm due to rotate back to the states.

Also, for those of you that didn't have a clue, since the start of the deployment to Iraq, the Bundeswehr (German Army) has been providing guard and security forces protecting the Army Kasernes and their families. They're some of the most professional soldiers I've ever dealt with.
For that we should be thankful to them.

Posted by 98zulu 2004-08-19 1:37:55 PM|| 2004-08-19 1:37:55 PM|| Front Page Top

#7 Well, there isn't much to say about a guy (and a union) who is even left of SchrÃ¶der (and fights his timid "reformist" agenda).

But I checked the article that Medienkritik referred to and Bsirske isn't really complaining so much about the leaving "warmongers", he's just trying to milk the state into subsidizing new jobs for those workers and members of his union. That's his job, even if he's an idiot otherwise.

In question are the jobs of about 7500 German civilian workers. And THOSE workers certainly didn't subscribe to the "warmonger" thing in the first place.

The whole thing just follows the time honored "wash me but don't make me wet" routine... see Puerto Rico.

Posted by True German Ally 2004-08-19 2:17:32 PM|| 2004-08-19 2:17:32 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 The answer is simple. They can earn money in Germany's brothels. I'm sure they'll have lots of French customers, I mean, how often does a Frenchman get to screw a German?

No mercy, no compassion - Imperialist Warmonger Party

Posted by Silentbrick 2004-08-19 5:38:58 PM|| 2004-08-19 5:38:58 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 Just a little story

Posted by True German Ally 2004-08-19 6:05:08 PM|| 2004-08-19 6:05:08 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 TGA, thanks for the link. I myself am not so giddy about the upcoming changes, but I do recognize them as being realistic and unfortunately necessary...not because US-German relations have changed, but because the world has. Sigh.

Posted by Seafarious 2004-08-19 6:15:39 PM|| 2004-08-19 6:15:39 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 TGA RIGHT ON! I feel for those that will lose jobs but it's time to bring the troops home and end the occupation (sic). I visited Germany while I was stationed in Greece. I found the people, cities, culture, and beer very enjoyable. I saw the Puerto Rican scenario all over this one.

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2004-08-19 10:10:48 PM|| 2004-08-19 10:10:48 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 TANSTAAFL.

Posted by Asedwich 2004-08-19 10:25:38 PM|| 2004-08-19 10:25:38 PM|| Front Page Top

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