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Aussie105

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15. The bases around the world were initially sold to countries

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 08:38 PM

4 hrs ago

as part of a defensive global system, to make the world of geopolitics more stable.

If they are being used instead as staging points for US attacks on other countries as some are now, yes, they should be closed down.

The US has turned from being a self-appointed global policeman to a bully boy looking for easy victims.

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Graham to Trump: Consider removing 'US bases from countries who won't let us fly from them' [View all] BumRushDaShow 9 hrs ago OP

It just keeps getting worse. sakabatou 9 hrs ago #1

Not much of a threat Simeon Salus 9 hrs ago #2

What an asshole but, then again, we all knew that... Spazito 9 hrs ago #3

I'm sure many people in those countries JBTaurus83 9 hrs ago #4

Gonna cost a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$ to fill Trump's whim bucolic_frolic 9 hrs ago #5

Build a new one? Good luck. NM Grins 52 min ago #22

That's like cutting off your nose to spite your face. SunSeeker 8 hrs ago #6

I agree move those bases out of those countries and continue to make us a pariah nation kimbutgar 8 hrs ago #7

They would probably prefer JBTaurus83 8 hrs ago #8

That is such a magical thinking statement. Just teleport them out. Srkdqltr 8 hrs ago #9

Please let the nightmare end..... Lovie777 8 hrs ago #10

Oh sure, like it's that easy. Where do you relocate all of the troops, contractors and equipment to ? ChicagoTeamster 8 hrs ago #11

"Consider hastening the end of the American empire even more than you already have." DavidDvorkin 7 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 6 hrs ago #13

LOL..don't do us any favors Prairie Gates 6 hrs ago #14

The bases around the world were initially sold to countries Aussie105 4 hrs ago #15

Please define the term "remove" Lindsey. mahina 4 hrs ago #16

Shadow President Graham doesn't realize the bases help the US use power throughout the world Renew Deal 2 hrs ago #17

Nah ... I think it's just easier and quicker to impeach the shit out of Chump FakeNoose 2 hrs ago #18

Seriously, are these people working *for* Russia and China? Beartracks 2 hrs ago #19

Wow, Graham sucks Lithos 2 hrs ago #20

This guy changes direction so much, he doesn't know which team he's playing for. Buddyzbuddy 1 hr ago #21

Lindsey Graham . . . AverageOldGuy 34 min ago #23