This is a bad idea. George Bush is looking at the 38,000 troops we have in South Korea as a model for Iraq. In other words, keeping around 40k troops, equipment, and other things stationed in Iraq indefinitely.
I understand the need for a Middle East base since the Saudis and us basically took one to the chin and closed the base there. If Iraq does turn around nationally like the Anbar province has, then I say we have a vote within the Iraqi parliament to see if they really want us to have a permanent base there.
That is, however, WAY after we've removed most of our troops and we're headed out the door. Sort of a "hey, we're leaving, but if you'd like, we can stay a bit longer with a lot less guys if you'd like some protection....your choice".
And if they say no, then that's it, no. If they say yes, then fine, we'll build another base and hire a ton of Iraqi's to give the local economy jobs and security. But it MUST be after the war is over, our guys are coming home and the Iraqi government votes publicly on it.
But my gut feeling is that this is a bad idea.
Travis
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