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Spazito

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3. What an asshole but, then again, we all knew that...

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sat Mar 21, 2026, 04:14 PM

22 hrs ago

the stupid burns with this one. Those bases are there because of American interests and not for any other reason. Talk about cutting off one's nose to spite one's face.

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Graham to Trump: Consider removing 'US bases from countries who won't let us fly from them' [View all] BumRushDaShow 22 hrs ago OP

It just keeps getting worse. sakabatou 22 hrs ago #1

Not much of a threat Simeon Salus 22 hrs ago #2

What an asshole but, then again, we all knew that... Spazito 22 hrs ago #3

I'm sure many people in those countries JBTaurus83 22 hrs ago #4

Gonna cost a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$ to fill Trump's whim bucolic_frolic 22 hrs ago #5

Build a new one? Good luck. NM Grins 14 hrs ago #22

That's like cutting off your nose to spite your face. SunSeeker 22 hrs ago #6

I agree move those bases out of those countries and continue to make us a pariah nation kimbutgar 22 hrs ago #7

They would probably prefer JBTaurus83 22 hrs ago #8

Bingo OC375 6 hrs ago #28

I agree with this JBTaurus83 1 hr ago #30

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

Please let the nightmare end..... Lovie777 21 hrs ago #10

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

That's the "genius" of their plan. Shipwack 1 hr ago #29

"Consider hastening the end of the American empire even more than you already have." DavidDvorkin 21 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 19 hrs ago #13

LOL..don't do us any favors Prairie Gates 19 hrs ago #14

The bases around the world were initially sold to countries Aussie105 18 hrs ago #15

Please define the term "remove" Lindsey. mahina 17 hrs ago #16

Shadow President Graham doesn't realize the bases help the US use power throughout the world Renew Deal 16 hrs ago #17

Nah ... I think it's just easier and quicker to impeach the shit out of Chump FakeNoose 16 hrs ago #18

Seriously, are these people working *for* Russia and China? Beartracks 16 hrs ago #19

Wow, Graham sucks Lithos 15 hrs ago #20

This guy changes direction so much, he doesn't know which team he's playing for. Buddyzbuddy 14 hrs ago #21

Lindsey Graham . . . AverageOldGuy 13 hrs ago #23

Why do the media listen to this annoying toy yap yap dog? dedl67 7 hrs ago #24

The bases are there for our security as well as theirs. DUH. Lindsey needs to go. Vinca 6 hrs ago #25

Military genius! Such a simple solution. Let other 'friends' move in. Norrrm 6 hrs ago #26

Trump gave up a base so his pal Vlad could have it. Norrrm 6 hrs ago #27