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kimbutgar

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7. I agree move those bases out of those countries and continue to make us a pariah nation

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 04:38 PM

17 hrs ago

Because this country was stupid enough to “(elect)” him a second time we deserve the scorn.

And I know Putin’s state visit is going to happen in 3-2-1….

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Graham to Trump: Consider removing 'US bases from countries who won't let us fly from them' [View all] BumRushDaShow 18 hrs ago OP

It just keeps getting worse. sakabatou 18 hrs ago #1

Not much of a threat Simeon Salus 18 hrs ago #2

What an asshole but, then again, we all knew that... Spazito 18 hrs ago #3

I'm sure many people in those countries JBTaurus83 18 hrs ago #4

Gonna cost a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$ to fill Trump's whim bucolic_frolic 18 hrs ago #5

Build a new one? Good luck. NM Grins 10 hrs ago #22

That's like cutting off your nose to spite your face. SunSeeker 17 hrs ago #6

I agree move those bases out of those countries and continue to make us a pariah nation kimbutgar 17 hrs ago #7

They would probably prefer JBTaurus83 17 hrs ago #8

Bingo OC375 2 hrs ago #28

That is such a magical thinking statement. Just teleport them out. Srkdqltr 17 hrs ago #9

Please let the nightmare end..... Lovie777 17 hrs ago #10

Oh sure, like it's that easy. Where do you relocate all of the troops, contractors and equipment to ? ChicagoTeamster 17 hrs ago #11

"Consider hastening the end of the American empire even more than you already have." DavidDvorkin 16 hrs ago #12

I tell you what Graham why don't you revisit your JAG uniform..........and go over there and guide all the turbinetree 15 hrs ago #13

LOL..don't do us any favors Prairie Gates 15 hrs ago #14

The bases around the world were initially sold to countries Aussie105 13 hrs ago #15

Please define the term "remove" Lindsey. mahina 13 hrs ago #16

Shadow President Graham doesn't realize the bases help the US use power throughout the world Renew Deal 11 hrs ago #17

Nah ... I think it's just easier and quicker to impeach the shit out of Chump FakeNoose 11 hrs ago #18

Seriously, are these people working *for* Russia and China? Beartracks 11 hrs ago #19

Wow, Graham sucks Lithos 11 hrs ago #20

This guy changes direction so much, he doesn't know which team he's playing for. Buddyzbuddy 10 hrs ago #21

Lindsey Graham . . . AverageOldGuy 9 hrs ago #23

Why do the media listen to this annoying toy yap yap dog? dedl67 3 hrs ago #24

The bases are there for our security as well as theirs. DUH. Lindsey needs to go. Vinca 2 hrs ago #25

Military genius! Such a simple solution. Let other 'friends' move in. Norrrm 2 hrs ago #26

Trump gave up a base so his pal Vlad could have it. Norrrm 2 hrs ago #27