Bulgaria makes deal with devil: Just another outpost for Bush's militarism

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US to Deploy Troops from Bulgaria Without Asking

24 April 2006, Monday.
http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=62479

The US will soon be able to deploy troops to other countries from Bulgaria's bases without asking the country's permission, the Washington Times reported.

This matter is sensitive for many Bulgarians, the newspaper writes in an article titled "Bulgaria Oks 3 bases for US troops". The report explains that the US needed to be able to use their soldiers where they needed them, without tying them down. This is why the States' ability to freely deploy troops without permission is stipulated in the final draft of the agreement for the bases.

Another controversial point in the negotiations was the jurisdiction over crimes committed by US soldiers on Bulgarian territory. In the end it was decided that he Balkan country would keep the right to apply its legislation in such cases. However, in accordance with NATO regulations, the US wold have the right of first jurisdiction. This means that the soldiers would first be tried in the States.

By signing the agreement Bulgaria will allow the deployment of another country's troops on its territory for the first time in its 1325-year-long history. US Secretary of Stat Condoleeza Rice will sign the deal during her first official visit to Bulgaria on April 27.

related:

Condoleeza Rice in Sofia April 27, Signs US Bases Deal
http://www.southeasteurope.org/subpage.php?sub_site=2&id=16755&head=hl

Bulgaria clears way for U.S. deployments
http://www.airforcetimes.com/story.php?f=1-292925-1719409.php

[robbedvoter]

1. They used to be part of the Axis - not so new to them

[sweetheart]

2. Centra Eurasia is famous for its Whores

No shit. The place from the alps to
the "istans" is known for its lovers,
so of course the army wants to go there
and plant its seeds. I'm sure bulgaria
is looking forwards to lots of babies and
families ties and business times becuase
of it.... they should line up the girls
outside the base, perhaps a special whorin rack
pre-designed for the generals,
and a big bed for bush when he's in town,
even better if bulgaria is ruled by a lady,
then bush can fuck her and we can dispense with symbology.