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AGENDA21 Donating Member (862 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 07:23 AM
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The Pentagon plans new bases in the Middle East
Arab Gulf sources claim the Pentagon intends to set up new military bases and weapons depots in the Middle East to prepare for all contingencies. Besides Iraq and Kuwait, the US forces have bases in Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the UAE. All bases are established under contracts. The Pentagon wants to add new bases and depots to increase its chances to keep the Middle East region under control. According to these sources, Pentagon officials have already drawn up a list of countries able to host new bases and depots. These countries include Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia in the Arab Maghreb, and Qatar, Bahrain and the UAE in the Arab Gulf. The sources also claim the Pentagon discussed the matter with Saudi Arabia, but the latter has not yet agreed

http://www.tacticalreport.com/Articles/Newswires/2104200601.htm
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cornermouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 07:27 AM
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1. Translation: They're planning on "owning" the whole thing.
It's an empire thing. The problem is their greed has overcome their ability to reason and their common sense. Bottom line: They won't be successful and we are going to pay for their mistake.
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Oversea Visitor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 07:29 AM
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2. Translation
they want but they broke the American bank.
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cornermouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 07:30 AM
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3. That too.
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Botany Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Apr-22-06 07:39 AM
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4. As long as China loans us the money.
Insanity ..... just plane insanity.
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