There are so many U.S. Bases in the World :D

Hello Bigtips, I know they have strategic purposes but i strongly doubt they are earning from those bases, nope they are spending on it, knowing that they had to pay more money in the foreign government.

The bases in Japan and Germany directly resulted from World War II. Those countries started that war and the bases and military presence was necessary to ensure they did not start another one. Most people thought spanking Germany in WWI was enough to prevent them from becoming aggressive again, but the opposite happened. Those bases are the reason for such a long period of peace in those countries. Saudi Arabia welcomed the US to protect them from Iraq when they became aggressive. I don't think I have to explain Afghanistan. You really should study history so you'll better understand the purpose of these bases. That said I do believe the bases in Germany and Japan have served their purpose and should be closed as it will save us a LOT of money.

Hello Ania, I think am starting to see why these bases really do exist, not just for power but also for added security as well. for the base in the middle east, the purpose of that is to provide protection to those countries who in a threat with other countries.look at South Korea, they need the Presence of the US base because of the Aggressive side of the North. you're right Taskr36, what purpose may serve in having a Base in Germany and Japan whereas the war with them back in 1940's was well over. and i don't think they have the resources or the way of thinking to start the war again. despite of japans advances, i don't think they can do it again.

I think more than the "study" of the superficial history is looking into and understanding without hypocricy the political and economic concept of putting these bases in another foreign sovereignty.

Hello elmiko, Well, that's because it was the hype of war against terrorism in the middle east that the President had no choice but to give it all he got since the 9/11 incident.as for Obama, i think he's taking a risk leaving the torn country to it's trained troops.i think the war has caused the depression some how.

because corrupt official usually feed on so called projects, but the truth is they are busy filling their pockets with kickbacks./.

Hello Absinto, I believe they would still continue to have severe financial meltdown if they don't remove the bases that has no more significance anymore. like those in germany and Japan, that has long overdue since World war II. No, graxy i think it's more of a controlled situation favoring the United States. "THEY NEED TO KNOW EVERYTHING" if not then, they consider Philippines as a threat.

Hello Ybong, I agree, a lot business in other develop countries went down along with it. every single thing that we achieved is more likely connected with US influence. that includes military as well. sometimes, i wonder why people were happy about the removal of US base in subic, while now we have Veterans forces Agreement.

I think not everyone was happy when the US base in subic was removed. With that much stake involve it's expected that there are a lot of people who will benefit but there are also a lot of people who'll end up the loser. It's just a matter of who will benefit the most. From an economic point of view, the philippines lost a lot in terms of taxes, the businesses along the subic, mainly the night clubs suffered as well that's how people look at it in the short term. But now, who would have thought that a useless base would turn into what subic is now. I remember that there are even toxic materials that our government has to dispose of when the americans left. Maybe it was just dumped somewhere else. The main purpose of letting the bases go was for our sovereignty because with them around it's just like having a big brother to turn when someone bullies you which we could make use of now that china is even a bigger bully. But then again, the US has been a long term ally of the philippines, they may lost a very strategic location in asia but i guess our ties is even deeper than that.

Hello jamed28, I am sure they didn't and they wont. much more US won't leave the middle east either after what happened in 9/11. besides, US government likes to train their troops in the wars all the time. they don't want them slacking out, they even have military practice war fare in some other countries and even their own land. time flies by that their presence won't last.

Hello grayxenon, good point there, or you too had been watching too many war movies :D. i agree, CIA intelligence can easily get in to the country with going through the Countries Airport. i guess it's a way for them to prevent another World WAr. During WWII, US didn't want to intervene until it escalated even further when their lithuania was shot down by German Sub.

Hello WeatherWoman, It's not really bullying a country., but i guess you're country tend to oppose or strong opposition if a country does something that could cause war or internal conflict with other nations. such conflicts with out US interferance could provoke another war.

LetranKnight25, Let's not forget that the Japanese Prime Minister's resignation is not solely due to the Base. As for vices, I think you are forgetting the fact that the military did not ask for them to be around. Can the US military be blamed for the oldest trade to thrive? Lastly, are you sure that the US army is staying in your country for FREE? I find it hard to believe considering the fact that there's no free meal in this world.

Hello Adoniah, Yes, i agree that most reasons are for protection to those countries that are easily invaded by other nations who are agressive.but i wonder why they still stick around Japan when they have base in South Korea, because the threat there is the North.not only US pays for rent, they also sent foreign aid, i am pretty sure some Americans are already upset by this.

Yeah, the UK was famous for that. Don't forget Russia either.

Hello spalladino, Yes, I remember Britain was once an empire once, that they lost their colonies after the second world war. for the Russians, they started loosing their communist influence that cost the fall out of the Soviet Union. if this continues, russia won't be considered as a super-power nation someday.but some how, in a way i prefer the US presence rather than other countries.

Hello famous, I agree that they won't leave or moved there. as for the situation in the Philippines, the US base was really about to move when the Volcano erupted, forcing them to stay there a bit longer. but the legislation found an opportunity to be heroes in taking out the base as part of large agenda to be head of office. people didn't knew the US base was about to leave anyways.

hello capiks, there's always hidden agenda with regards to their presence. they like to know every thing about our country but they didn't like other countries getting to know about them, and their military bases

yeah, that's true. they just want to appear to be the saver, in fact they have many hidden agendas. even wikileaks.org have serious issues with the government concerning the us army datas leak on that site.