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Originally posted by wellard:
On the other hand is the possibility of upsetting the general Australian public by having to relax its anti nuclear stance of ships in our harbours and the increase in the likelihood of Australia becoming a terrorist target. It of course leaves the problem of a bigger / better equipped army than our own on our soil. Would the people accept that situation? And once here how would we get the USA to leave if our relationship soured and they did not want to go?
My prediction .. … Small bases built first to keep political opposition minimal, then a quick ramp up of the size and equipment till within 10 years the main USA base in the Asia / Pacific region will be in Australia.
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I wouldn't worry about the USA not leaving if asked, we left the Philipines(sp?) when they wanted us to. we've left anywhere we've been that the host country has wanted us to leave, with the exception of Gitmo in Cuba, because Gitmo is the best natural harbor in the Caribian/Gulf of Mexico region. And we didn't want the Commies to get it. Pensacola bay in Florida is the second best natural Harbor and we already have that.
I'll take your word on the feelings of the Australian population, see'ns how I don't live there and all that.
Your idea about a gradual build up might be the best way to do it.