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2026-03-04 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

'They don't protect anyone.' US bases have become a problem for Arab countries

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Posted by badanov 2026-03-04 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1830 views ] Top

1 If the Arab allies blow through their ADA missiles defending the US bases they will (soon) not have any ADA missiles to protect their own assets. Then they can rely on the US to reciprocate using their own diminished stockpiles. Logistics is really setting the pace for this exercise.

Posted by Clem+Elmish4239 2026-03-04 06:00|| 2026-03-04 06:00|| Front Page Top

2 Worked this out by yourself, didja?
They're there to keep an eye on you.

Posted by ed in texas 2026-03-04 08:39|| 2026-03-04 08:39|| Front Page Top

3 Russia's become the maiden aunt of nations, pointing fingers and telling others how they've made mistakes. Pathetic!

Posted by Vespasian Flinter4600 2026-03-04 09:41|| 2026-03-04 09:41|| Front Page Top

4 They're there to keep an eye on you.

Advanced logistic and fuel caches.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-04 11:51|| 2026-03-04 11:51|| Front Page Top

5 Well, there's "stabilizing the whole global economy / energy" thing .... you know, that part Russia hates ....

Posted by Vortigern Speaking for Boskone4685 2026-03-04 12:39|| 2026-03-04 12:39|| Front Page Top

6 You know how successful this operation is when Paul Krugman starts backpedalling hard

Posted by Vortigern Speaking for Boskone4685 2026-03-04 12:44|| 2026-03-04 12:44|| Front Page Top

7 When are we pulling our bases out of Spain? Jackhammer the runways and leave a burning tire fire as thanks for being a reliable ally -- until we need them.

Posted by Regular joe 2026-03-04 13:13|| 2026-03-04 13:13|| Front Page Top

8 Trump torching NATO seems like a smart move in retrospect because Turkey is next.

Posted by Jairong+Scourge+of+the+Gepids2435 2026-03-04 16:02|| 2026-03-04 16:02|| Front Page Top

9 Where did you read that?

Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-04 16:59|| 2026-03-04 16:59|| Front Page Top

10 Krugman been getting his opinion from polls in Ibiza.

Posted by swksvolFF 2026-03-04 17:17|| 2026-03-04 17:17|| Front Page Top

11 #9 - He's Well-Read™

Posted by Frank G 2026-03-04 18:00|| 2026-03-04 18:00|| Front Page Top

12 when Paul Krugman starts backpedalling hard

He is to be congratulated on for once overcoming his prejudices when reality smashes him in the face, given how rarely he manages the feat. Such a happy analysis to read, Vortigern Speaking for Boskone4685.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-03-04 20:06|| 2026-03-04 20:06|| Front Page Top

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