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JBTaurus83

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30. I agree with this

Reply to OC375 (Reply #28)

Sun Mar 22, 2026, 01:45 PM

Mar 22

It’s a sad state of affairs, but, I think that is where we are headed. I’m 42 and as a high school student I had dreams of some type of global federation of nations coming about. A United Nations with some teeth. I don’t think that vision post-WWII has ever been as far from reality as it is today.

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Graham to Trump: Consider removing 'US bases from countries who won't let us fly from them' [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 21 OP

It just keeps getting worse. sakabatou Mar 21 #1

Not much of a threat Simeon Salus Mar 21 #2

What an asshole but, then again, we all knew that... Spazito Mar 21 #3

I'm sure many people in those countries JBTaurus83 Mar 21 #4

Gonna cost a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$ to fill Trump's whim bucolic_frolic Mar 21 #5

Build a new one? Good luck. NM Grins Mar 22 #22

That's like cutting off your nose to spite your face. SunSeeker Mar 21 #6

I agree move those bases out of those countries and continue to make us a pariah nation kimbutgar Mar 21 #7

They would probably prefer JBTaurus83 Mar 21 #8

Bingo OC375 Mar 22 #28

I agree with this JBTaurus83 Mar 22 #30

That is such a magical thinking statement. Just teleport them out. Srkdqltr Mar 21 #9

Please let the nightmare end..... Lovie777 Mar 21 #10

Oh sure, like it's that easy. Where do you relocate all of the troops, contractors and equipment to ? ChicagoTeamster Mar 21 #11

That's the "genius" of their plan. Shipwack Mar 22 #29

"Consider hastening the end of the American empire even more than you already have." DavidDvorkin Mar 21 #12

I tell you what Graham why don't you revisit your JAG uniform..........and go over there and guide all the turbinetree Mar 21 #13

LOL..don't do us any favors Prairie Gates Mar 21 #14

The bases around the world were initially sold to countries Aussie105 Mar 21 #15

Please define the term "remove" Lindsey. mahina Mar 21 #16

Shadow President Graham doesn't realize the bases help the US use power throughout the world Renew Deal Mar 21 #17

Nah ... I think it's just easier and quicker to impeach the shit out of Chump FakeNoose Mar 21 #18

Seriously, are these people working *for* Russia and China? Beartracks Mar 21 #19

Wow, Graham sucks Lithos Mar 21 #20

This guy changes direction so much, he doesn't know which team he's playing for. Buddyzbuddy Mar 22 #21

Lindsey Graham . . . AverageOldGuy Mar 22 #23

Why do the media listen to this annoying toy yap yap dog? dedl67 Mar 22 #24

The bases are there for our security as well as theirs. DUH. Lindsey needs to go. Vinca Mar 22 #25

Military genius! Such a simple solution. Let other 'friends' move in. Norrrm Mar 22 #26

Trump gave up a base so his pal Vlad could have it. Norrrm Mar 22 #27

Can we vote to prohibit use of bases in this country? Wonder Why Mar 22 #31