"NOYB" wrote in message
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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:
"thunder" wrote in message
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On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 02:12:23 +0000, NOYB wrote:


Our Navy can protect against the suicide gunboats, but in order to
stop
the silkworms, we need AWACS and Patriot missile batteries nearby.
The
only country that can provide a suitable base of operations for such a
defense system is the UAE. And that's the reason for the port deal.
NOYB, we already have basing rights in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman,
*and*
the UAE.

We had basing rights in Turkey, too, leading up to the second war in
Iraq. But at the last minute, the Turks got cold feet, and refused to
let the 4th ID drive down from the north.


We're not about to make the same mistake again.




Yeah, like we can control this, eh?

Yes.



Now that Iraq is exploding, you think we'll be basing there long-term?

Absolutely.




Not if they cannot unite. If things get worse you will see an uproar over
here to get the hell out. Many who once supported the effort will change
their mind. I will be part of that group.

My friends son is now on his way to the NC. He finished his tour at the
right time.