[–] EarlPoncho 0 points 19 points 19 points (+19|-0) ago
they only have 10,000 troops lol. it's like these countries want to be taken over
[–] Clausewitz 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
As the article pointed out, it's likely a political measure meant to assuage the fears of French citizens. Whether these soldiers will actually prevent or even effectively respond to an attack is up for debate. Soldiers are not necessarily trained to be as precise as SWAT teams or SOF, increasingly the likelihood of civilian casualties during a firefight between French soldiers and terrorists.
[–] OcculusResurrectio 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
That and Germany's liberation plan is to import more terrorists. You know. That kill them with kindness idea that kindergarten teachers use.
[–] William_Wallace 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
It's but a small price to pay for the benefits of enrichment. Benefits such as....such as...increased enrichment..and...multiculturalism?
[–] William_Wallace 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
The best part of multiculturalism is that it promotes being multicultural. Can't argue with that. The enrichment is bonus.
History is filled with stories of great empires that opened up their borders to barbarian hordes. It never fails, and those empires are stronger today for it, just ask the emperor of Rome.
[–] L_Ron_Hoover 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
They aren't even really doing anything according to the article. Its not like they're going into the No Go Zones and turning them into Go Zones.
[–] pipispapas 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
but how many Frenchmen does it take to defend Paris?
[–] RedLeader 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
Half of the alpha apparently.
[–] Rellik88 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
Well never know.
[–] ruck_feddit 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Best reply of the day.
[–] RedditDead2005-2015 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
The French took the expression, "If you can't beat them, then join them" and simplified it to "Join them so we can avoid any fighting".
[–] Salnax 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
About a thousand, but only if they're all driving taxis.