Us Navy Cancels Port Call

[komments]

It was just one example of the $1 million in spending the U.S. Navy says a carrier visit contributes each day to the local Japanese economy.

Overall, the U.S. military pumps about $4.3 billion into Japan’s economy annually, which includes consumer spending, according to U.S. Forces Japan.

 

Nine ships who might stay in port 7 days is a substantial hit to the economy.  That said, with the US military returning to the Philippines, anything that threatens that deal is a multi-billion dollar hit.

 

http://online.wsj.com/articles/philippines-military-goes-on-shopping-spree-drawing-worlds-arms-dealers-

[rfhypnos]

What a shame to have such a negative economic impact in a area that would benefit from added income at this time of the year.  Too many impetuous, sensationalistic press people involved who have no idea how much most people in that area depend on tourist/even Navy contribution to their economy.

[rfhypnos]

I am sure that the sailors from US Navy have been frequenting Barretto for many years now, but I think their impact on the economy is small compared to the Koreans in the harbor and "tourists" who are there every year.  

[OnMyWay]

I am sure that the sailors from US Navy have been frequenting Barretto for many years now, but I think their impact on the economy is small compared to the Koreans in the harbor and "tourists" who are there every year.  

 

I'm fairly certain that Barretto was off limits and they were not allowed to go there.  Did anyone see U.S. military over there?

 

They have shown they can get in enough trouble in Olongapo City proper!

[Tukaram (Tim)]

Well maybe they will learn their lesson... no they won't ha ha  :tiphat:

[Jack Peterson]

Too many impetuous, sensationalistic press people involved who have no idea how much most people in that area depend on tourist/even Navy contribution to their economy.

 

Agreed!  Of course they don't/won't care 1 Iota as it will not affect them at all. No doubt, about this, as long as they are selling News papers and/or getting TV Ratings they will smile. Other people just do not matter to them.

 

:tiphat: JP

[rfhypnos]

I did not see them but was told by a few working that they arrived. lol 

[Dave Hounddriver]

Edit:  Topics merged as they are too similar to remain separate.

Edited November 5, 2014 by Dave Hounddriver

[komments]

I am sure that the sailors from US Navy have been frequenting Barretto for many years now, but I think their impact on the economy is small compared to the Koreans in the harbor and "tourists" who are there every year.  

Estimates are navy personnel spend about $1 million per day at a port stop.  That is a hefty chunk of change out of the Subic economy.  My guess is the Americans are sending a not so subtle message to the Philippians to turn the marine over to them for prosecution.

[sjp52]

 

I am sure that the sailors from US Navy have been frequenting Barretto for many years now, but I think their impact on the economy is small compared to the Koreans in the harbor and "tourists" who are there every year.

Estimates are navy personnel spend about $1 million per day at a port stop.  That is a hefty chunk of change out of the Subic economy.  My guess is the Americans are sending a not so subtle message to the Philippians to turn the marine over to them for prosecution.

 

Do you think the US would turn over a Filipino who killed an American on US soil.