Joint military training centre set for northern Australia

[anakie]

"According to the Government, it won't be a US base - the Defence Minister says there's no proposal to preposition US equipment.

But whatever the political sensitivities, the Government is keen.

SENATOR ROBERT HILL: If there are ways in which we can assist, then we want to.

CRAIG MCMURTRIE: Officials are working toward a signing ceremony during AUSMIN talks in Washington next month."

http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2004/s1126673.htm

More arse licking from the Bush lackeys in Canberra.

[Eloriel]

1. and the American Empire marches on

Sigh.

[mom cat]

2. Now to surround China.

[anakie]

4. easy access for that pre emptive strike on Indonesia

as well as proximity to the Straits of Malacca; one of Rummy's next theatre of war.

[TexasMexican]

3. Australia next territory of the United States

welcome to the club.

[rooboy]

5. Gee, I hope they set up a torture center there... n/t