US looks to speed arms exports, build ties

Astrad

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Mon Mar-27-06 05:50 PM
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US looks to speed arms exports, build ties

"If we don't do something to improve it, we will be cut out of that market," the executive said, calling the opening of the Indian defense market an "absolutely tremendous" opportunity.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060327/pl_nm/arms_cooperation_dc

A tremendous opportunity to further arm India who could be invaded by Pakistan and China any day now! :sarcasm:

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Cassandra

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Mon Mar-27-06 05:56 PM
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1. Well, armaments...

and wars are our top exports these days. :eyes:

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Tempest

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Mon Mar-27-06 05:56 PM
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2. The real issue with India is its fragile governmental control

Attacks against the Indian government are increasing and the people are becoming disenchanted with them.

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LynnTheDem

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Mon Mar-27-06 07:42 PM
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3. "arms exports" = "spreading demockracy". bush-style.

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