US forces plan to invade Australia

wellard · 06-02-2003, 08:38 PM

There has been some talk this week of the US setting up a proper and permanent military base in Australia. Both sides of politics have taken their usual stance, but overall the outcry has been very muted to say the least. Now this story rears its head from time to time and gets shouted down. But judging from the lack of *rage* it seems that it may get some more momentum this time.

With the US withdrawing from Saudi Arabia and under constant pressure in Japan and the Philippines, would a base inside a more intune country be good? Or a risk to our friendship?

and also think, would you like a foriegn base in your country?

[ 06-02-2003, 08:39 PM: Message edited by: wellard ]

06-02-2003, 10:38 PM

I certainly wouldn't want it. I was once in the military stationed overseas. There were a mix of people wanting us and not wanting us. I didn't want to be there myself but while there, I paid close attention to give respect and consideration. Whatever I do there effects them. I personally don't like the US policy to have bases on foreign land. To me its too intrusive. Silly governments.

Attalus · 06-02-2003, 10:55 PM

Why would we need bases in Oz when we have them in Japan? And the Emirates and Brunei? I think we should build those movable bases, and continue to use aircraft carriers. (Anybody remember back in the 80's when they were being derided as "undefendable dinosaurs?")

Stormymystic · 06-03-2003, 02:04 AM

I do not think we should have to put out any more troops

I do not know if it would harm our allince with you guys or not, but the more troops we send away from America, the less we have to protect the home land

Yorick · 06-03-2003, 02:08 AM

Simply a case of Roman troops being stationed in a "protectorate" of the empire, that's all.

Yorick · 06-03-2003, 02:12 AM

Actually in all seriousness it's probably not a bad thing, given the current climate, and that the worlds largest muslim nation (216 million) is directly north of Australia's huge population of 20 million.

Dagorion · 06-03-2003, 02:13 AM

No! Keep out! We have a perfectly good military (I think), why not send the soldiers to Canada, I have heard *their* military is almost non-existent. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

Stormymystic · 06-03-2003, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dagorion:
No! Keep out! We have a perfectly good military (I think), why not send the soldiers to Canada, I have heard *their* military is almost non-existent. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

just for that...I will send our troops to you

..actualy, I am supposed to be planning a visit to a frind there...lol but cant remember the name of the town she lives in [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img]

Luvian · 06-03-2003, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dagorion:
No! Keep out! We have a perfectly good military (I think), why not send the soldiers to Canada, I have heard *their* military is almost non-existent. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

We don't need a military, we've got Celine Dion.

Wanna trade?

Dagorion · 06-03-2003, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Luvian:

quote:
Originally posted by Dagorion:
No! Keep out! We have a perfectly good military (I think), why not send the soldiers to Canada, I have heard *their* military is almost non-existent. [img]tongue.gif[/img]

We don't need a military, we've got Celine Dion.

Wanna trade? [/QUOTE]Arg! We'll give you Kylie Minogue, just PLEASE don't let Celine Dion into Australia.

We'll throw in our Navy AND a free set of steak knives just to sweeten the deal

06-02-2003, 08:38 PM	#1
wellard Dracolisk Join Date: November 1, 2002 Location: Australia ..... G\'day! Posts: 6,123	There has been some talk this week of the US setting up a proper and permanent military base in Australia. Both sides of politics have taken their usual stance, but overall the outcry has been very muted to say the least. Now this story rears its head from time to time and gets shouted down. But judging from the lack of rage it seems that it may get some more momentum this time. With the US withdrawing from Saudi Arabia and under constant pressure in Japan and the Philippines, would a base inside a more intune country be good? Or a risk to our friendship? and also think, would you like a foriegn base in your country? [ 06-02-2003, 08:39 PM: Message edited by: wellard ] __________________ fossils - natures way of laughing at creationists for over 3 billion years

06-02-2003, 10:55 PM	#3
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 75 Posts: 8,167	Why would we need bases in Oz when we have them in Japan? And the Emirates and Brunei? I think we should build those movable bases, and continue to use aircraft carriers. (Anybody remember back in the 80's when they were being derided as "undefendable dinosaurs?") __________________ Even Heroes sometimes fail...

06-03-2003, 02:04 AM	#4
Stormymystic Knight of the Rose Join Date: April 8, 2003 Location: Arkansas Age: 48 Posts: 4,442	I do not think we should have to put out any more troops I do not know if it would harm our allince with you guys or not, but the more troops we send away from America, the less we have to protect the home land __________________ [url]\"http://stormymystic.deviantart.com/gallery/\" target=\"_blank\"> [img]\"http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/3968/stormyvx6.jpg\" alt=\" - \" /></a>

06-03-2003, 02:08 AM	#5
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 52 Posts: 9,246	Simply a case of Roman troops being stationed in a "protectorate" of the empire, that's all. __________________ http://www.hughwilson.com

06-03-2003, 02:12 AM	#6
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 52 Posts: 9,246	Actually in all seriousness it's probably not a bad thing, given the current climate, and that the worlds largest muslim nation (216 million) is directly north of Australia's huge population of 20 million. __________________ http://www.hughwilson.com

06-02-2003, 10:38 PM	#2
GForce Guest Posts: n/a	I certainly wouldn't want it. I was once in the military stationed overseas. There were a mix of people wanting us and not wanting us. I didn't want to be there myself but while there, I paid close attention to give respect and consideration. Whatever I do there effects them. I personally don't like the US policy to have bases on foreign land. To me its too intrusive. Silly governments.

06-03-2003, 02:13 AM	#7
Dagorion Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: November 23, 2001 Location: That coffee stain on your map (Australia) Age: 37 Posts: 868	No! Keep out! We have a perfectly good military (I think), why not send the soldiers to Canada, I have heard their military is almost non-existent. [img]tongue.gif[/img] __________________ <br />2,500 left handers die each year using products designed for right handers.

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