Posted by: Nepali_American November 30, 2011
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I guess Ron Paul is talking about our troops in Afghanistan. To a certain degree, I agree.
But.
I am for keeping our military bases around the world where our allies allow us. Japan, Korea, Germany, Bahrain, Qatar, UK, and most recently, Australia do allow us to keep our military bases in their lands. While the base itself might be considered extra-constitutional arena in some of those countries, if the US personnel commit crime there, they are subject to local laws.
It is true that having armed forces stationed strategically around the globe does cost us pretty nickel. But I believe the benefit outweighs cost in this regard. I just don't want us to go on another unnecessary war like the one George Bush led us to in Iraq.
Look into Jon Huntsman's platform as an alternative to Ron Paul's.
Just my 2 cents.
But.
I am for keeping our military bases around the world where our allies allow us. Japan, Korea, Germany, Bahrain, Qatar, UK, and most recently, Australia do allow us to keep our military bases in their lands. While the base itself might be considered extra-constitutional arena in some of those countries, if the US personnel commit crime there, they are subject to local laws.
It is true that having armed forces stationed strategically around the globe does cost us pretty nickel. But I believe the benefit outweighs cost in this regard. I just don't want us to go on another unnecessary war like the one George Bush led us to in Iraq.
Look into Jon Huntsman's platform as an alternative to Ron Paul's.
Just my 2 cents.