[Ryzorian]

MMM, those countries are "occupied", I was stationed in Germany, sure we had to follow local rules/laws...mostly. But I remember seeing a stonewall on some farm with a big hole in it and M1 tank treads tearing across thier field.

Of Course they aren't occupied like hostile occupation, the local economy around US bases loves the troops being there..even if they wave signs at rally's saying "Yankee go home".

Japan has the best military in the world protecting them and it costs them much less than provideing thier own army, so I suppose it's a two edged sword. Being independant means haveing to rely on yourself.

TypsyGypsy; That was just rumer about The US consoladateing with Canada and Mexico.