Why does US need military bases around the world?

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  pissedoffinarkansas commented on Bush would sign measure to extend jobless benefits -- 5 minutes ago

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  As far as the bail-out is concerned, I don't understand the distinction between the auto and financial industries. Wasn't the point of the program to help the economy by bailing out...  ”
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  vernajr commented on Officials unveil plans to turn San Francisco into... -- 7 minutes ago

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  The government will give the money to the big 3 instead of Tesla because the electric car is still in the beginning stage.  ”
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  PamelaSC commented on Stocks surge as Obama Treasury Sec. is leaked -- 8 minutes ago

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  I don't know enough about this guy yet to knowledgeably comment. But I'm putting the last vestiges of any faith I may have in the political system into Obama and his cabinet. Make me...  ”
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  justright commented on The World's First Bio-fueled Flying Car Cleared for... -- 11 minutes ago

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  It's Herbie of the 21st century.  ”
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  aspenlve commented on Kill baby kill - 2008 Sarah Palin turkey interview -- 18 minutes ago

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  It's more in perception I think. If you grow up around something your whole life it doesn't have any shock value for you. So to someone like me that does not usually get to watch animals...  ”