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Is the U.S. presence in the Middle East/West Asia a good thing?
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No
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Anonymous 14h

Nope. Never. Anywhere. Not just the places in this poll

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Anonymous 11h

If the US worked for its people, its culture, and served itself rather than private entities, then maybe yea, spreading our ideology and keeping our influence across the world isn’t bad as long as we don’t overstep. But with how our government is currently, definitely not.

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Anonymous 13h

We shouldn’t be anywhere, we only cause trouble where ever we go and Europe and East Asian countries can protect themselves

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 14h

I also think the US military should get the fuck out of east Asia as well

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 12h

China would have invaded Taiwan a long time ago if not for the threat of foreign intervention.

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Anonymous replying to -> #4 10h

100%

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 6h

counter point for asia: china exerts outsized influence on south china sea, exploiting countries through military and economic agression. us provides a counter balance.

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Anonymous replying to -> #5 6h

tho in a perfect world both hegemonies would leave other countries the fuck alone

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