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To: SilentZ who wrote (380762)	4/26/2008 11:23:01 PM
From: i-node	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1573927

>>> And what would we say if any of those countries had bases in our country? This question makes no sense; every one of those countries WANTS us there and in fact, views our presence as essential to their national defense. Can you name one country in which we have a base where we have stayed against the host country's government wishes? If we had a weak military and needed assistance from some other country to protect ourselves, there is no doubt we would WELCOME a military base from any one (or all) of those countries. These relationships are generally win/wins, and we're there because it is to our advantage but also because the host country wants us there. There have been a few occasions where, for whatever reason, countries wanted us out, and when that happens diplomatic processes are undertaken to resolve the issues. For the most part, our bases are present either at the invitation of the host government or as a result of a ceasefire agreement or treaty which provides for us to have bases where they are. We don't generally just waltz into a country that doesn't want us there and plop down a military base. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are excellent examples. The recognize they need us there -- it is for their protection, but also for ours.