https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/bases-support-units.html
Canada seems to think the support unit is based in Colorado. The Colorado Support Unit I listed that is.
You were right @Adam. 
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Because I am not trying to win anything…this is a freeken chat room.
If someone does not like my opinions why should I follow ANY direction thrown at me.
Who made Sam a sherrif here?
C’mon lady, lighten up. All I did is tell you to not take my word for it.
Just ignore him.
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No it’s not. The US never occupied Kosovo. The US, with other NATO allies does maintain a small peacekeeping presence. The US also maintains a small presence in many western countries. Your silly statement implies the US is occupying all of those countries.
Based on US actions and rulings by the UN court, you may be right.
On the other hand, the legal arguments for independence and subsequent annexation by Russia of regions within Ukraine are essentially the same as those used by the US to support Kosovo independence and the presence of 3800 NATO troops in Kosovo.
NATO started an air campaign against Serbia 1999 after Belgrade refused to allow NATO troops to be stationed throughout Yugoslavia. The UN resolution in 1999 that ended the war acknowledged the sovereignty of the Belgrade government over Kosovo with limited autonomy:
Reaffirming the commitment of all Member States to the sovereignty and
territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia . . .Establishment of an interim administration for Kosovo as a part of the
international civil presence under which the people of Kosovo can enjoy
substantial autonomy within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia . . .
https://digitallibrary.un.org/record/274488?ln=en
The result was the creation of the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija. Crimea achieved similar status within Ukraine in 1991.
The basis for independence is a declaration passed by an assembly in Kosovo in 1990 and reaffirmed in 2008. The US recognized Kosovo independence in spite of the 1999 resolution affirming only limited autonomy. The UN ICJ issued an opinion that the Kosovo declaration of independence did not violate international law.
It’s all about survival in a very hostile environment. Israel was attacked and invaded. To prevent a reoccurrence, Israel annexed land it captured from the enemy.
The question of who invaded whom is a matter of perspective. What is not a matter of dispute is that the territory under Israeli control has greatly expanded since 1948, and the population in the territories taken since 1967 have no desire to be under Israeli rule.
Then they shouldn’t have invaded Israel. Pretty straightforward stuff.
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I do not recall any of our experts on this forum predicting a gradual withdrawal of some troops so early from Gaza.
It is obvious the scorched earth approach that many on here predicted (and seemed to want) is not going to happen.
Looks to me this is turning just into business as usual for Israel with no real change in the status quo. Palestine continues to exist as does Israel.
In my opinion, this is a sign that things are going well. Contrast that with Russia’s experience in Ukraine, where things obviously aren’t going well. I seriously doubt we will be seeing any kind of troop withdrawal there.
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From what I’ve read, Gaza is pretty much unlivable and it’ll take a year just to clear the rubble; possibly a decade to rebuild.
And IDF is still operating deep inside the strip - so it’s anything but business as usual.
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Whoopsy Daisy ! 
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I guarantee they will rebuild much more quickly. Millions if not billions of dollars will pour into Gaza purely from humanitarian efforts. You will see reconstruction begin quickly.
I dunno man, looks pretty ■■■■■■ up if 70% of their buildings are damaged
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Given that there has been more-or-less continual warfare of one kind or another since Zionist settlers arrived in British-controlled Palestine after WW1, it is easy to assign blame by selecting a suitable starting date.
The Arab invasion was unprovoked aggression if history begins on May 14, 1948. All violence since then is the result of that aggression.
The Six-Day War was unprovoked Israeli aggression if history begins on June 5, 1967. All violence since then is a result of that aggression.
See how it works?
Oh man.
Maybe they’ve achieved certain strategic milestones and don’t need so may boots on the ground.
Articles I read about the drawdown pointed out that they are pulling back Reservist personnel to allow them to return to their civilian jobs. The war (and calling up so many reservists did a number on the economy.
But regarding milestones:
That “scorched earth approach” you claim people WANTED is just your warped perception.
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Yep! The one that counts is the 1967 war and it wasn’t unprovoked Israeli aggression.
Ironically, Israel returned the Sinai Península to Egypt after recognizing Israel’s right to exist. See how it works?
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Don’t tell her what to do!
You would think by now, they would have learned that, wouldn’t you.
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It didn’t need to be said. When you start running out of enemy to kill, you don’t need so many guys to continue.
What we are probably seeing is rotation of troops from the field to give them a much needed break.
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