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2007-03-04 Africa North

Algeria says won't host US base ~~Fort Algiers~~ on its territory

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Posted by Besoeker 2007-03-04 06:26|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Why would we ever be stupid enough to want to PUT a military base in Algeria? Leave it to the Frogs. If we're really in need of a military base in N. Africa, let's destabilize Libya, get Daffy the Muzzy Duck hung from a palm tree, and reopen Wheelus!

Posted by mac 2007-03-04 13:59|| 2007-03-04 13:59|| Front Page Top

#2 IIRC Morocco has agreed to bases

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2007-03-04 15:21|| 2007-03-04 15:21|| Front Page Top

#3 I'll bet this means whatever bases we open won't be in populated areas.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2007-03-04 15:29|| 2007-03-04 15:29|| Front Page Top

#4 Besides, we have bases in Djibouti, Iraq, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Ethiopia, Morocco, Kuwait, Mali, and joint usage rights in a lot of other places in North Africa. Try looking up the "training facilities" listing for USSOCOM in North Africa sometime, we have bases or access to bases throughout the region now.

Posted by Shieldwolf 2007-03-04 21:11|| 2007-03-04 21:11|| Front Page Top

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