And this is why we cant have nice things.

[Separation]

Right here

When we here about great social programs, free university, free healthcare, etc. etc. this is why. If the bad men come, Uncle Sugar will be there to take care of business. This is why (right or wrong) our defense spending is out of control Its not just the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, all of Europe, I'm pretty sure we have an agreement with the penguins in Antarctica as well.

[McCamy Taylor]

1. But on the plus side, think about how prosperous Japan and Germany have become

since we do all their military spending for them. A great consolation prize for losing the war!

[merrily]

2. We do military spending for lots of folks. For the rest, we're "the world's policeman."

For the lighter side of losing wars to the US, Netflix The Mouse That Roared, preferably before the anti-net neutrality FCC rules are in place.

[Junkdrawer]

13. Add it ALL up and think how many wind farms, solar arrays, & social programs...

starting with healthcare, THAT could have bought.

To say nothing about top-shelf talent wasted.

Where we could have been. Where we are.

Seems just because a direction is BLINDINGLY OBVIOUS, doesn't prevent it from being missed by folks with enough money and power.

[Make7]

3. Would you rather Putin have the agreement with the penguins? ( n/t )

[Separation]

4. .

The though of him riding penguins or taking care of a baby penguin shirtless make me wake up in cold sweats.

[mstinamotorcity2]

12. good One!!!

Welcome to DU!!

[pinboy3niner]

5. As long as the agreement's reciprocal and those badass penguins are obligated to defend US

The graphic gives a whole new meaning to "March of the Penguins."

[Junkdrawer]

7. Maybe China will send in Armed Dolphins...

Taking proxy warfare to a new level.

[Separation]

8. To late

THE RUSSIANS ALREADY HAVE THEM!!ELEVENTY!1

As a side note I transported a few of our Navy Dolphins back in the late 90's. Wasn't allowed to talk about it for the longest time.

[pinboy3niner]

9. I think I'll stick with the penguins after reading how the dolphins “deserted” to look for mates

Cool assignment transporting dolphins, btw. They probably couldn't talk about it either.

[Junkdrawer]

11. "They probably couldn't talk about it either." Perhaps, Bonobo could translate someday...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017188613

IT"S A MAD HOUSE...... A MAD HOUSE!

[Separation]

14. :)

It was interesting to say the least. It was about an hour and a half flight to Damn Neck, VA. and we weren't allowed to go near the dolphins or their trainers.

But as with most things Marines aren't supposed to do..well we had a pretty interesting conversation with the trainers/divers. The dolphins had better chow and living quarters than we did.

[Junkdrawer]

6. "...and is believed to have rich deposits of oil and gas."

As always, last part of last sentence. An afterthought.

[Arkansas Granny]

10. Bingo!