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Victor_c3

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3. You mean the strip outside of most military bases isn't prime shopping?

Reply to IrishAyes (Reply #2)

Mon Nov 25, 2013, 03:28 PM

Nov 2013

[sarcasm]

I love how (at least Army) bases all have the same basic selection right outside of the main gate - pawn shops, tattoo parlors (with layaway plans), pay-day-loans, check cashing, used car dealers, strip clubs, etc...

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DoD seeks plan to shut all U.S. commissaries [View all] unhappycamper Nov 2013 OP

Yes, when money is tight, screw the troops out of any small benefit. Scuba Nov 2013 #1

Well, it would also put more stress on families living on base. IrishAyes Nov 2013 #2

You mean the strip outside of most military bases isn't prime shopping? Victor_c3 Nov 2013 #3

Exactly. Prime commercial isn't the same as prime shopping, at least not for families. IrishAyes Nov 2013 #4

bases all have the same basic selection right outside of the main gate BobUp Jan 2014 #5