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Re:America’s aggressive use of sanctions endangers the dolla... by pinkfoot on Sunday January 19, 2020 @06:11AM (#22090755)
Their risk analysis therefore probably concludes that the present LIKELIHOOD of an invasion AND a successful occupation is too low to worry about.

That's the difference between the paranoid and the rational.

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Re:America’s aggressive use of sanctions endangers the dolla... by hopia on Sunday January 19, 2020 @06:41AM (#22090859)
Then, what's the point of having any military equipment at all to worry about?

Mind you, failing at this gamble would have devastating effects, as was evidenced by many occupied nations during the last major conflict in Europe.

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Re:America’s aggressive use of sanctions endangers the dolla... by pinkfoot on Sunday January 19, 2020 @07:02AM (#22090940)
My guess is its to keep enough professional officers and enlisted staff to be able to mobilise and upgrade their capabilities quickly (with or without allies) in the even the risk evaluation changes.

Note that Costa Rica has no defence force at all.

> failing at this gamble

Yes, all adult decisions are based on uncertainty. Especially when resources are limited.

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