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6. A good friend who spent his childhood at US bases

Sun Jan 18, 2026, 08:02 PM

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across Europe thinks the Europeans will start closing bases. And don’t rule out World Cup boycotts.

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A good friend who spent his childhood at US bases malaise Sunday #6

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Closing bases is certainly a good start. ananda Sunday #13

The bases were there for mutual defense but Playingmantis Sunday #18

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