So the basic situation makes it possible for us to survive here.

I think it's a repetition of the same basic situation.

But the basic situation has not changed very much in twenty years.

Not that the basic situation had changed- he hadn't said the "L" word, either.

They'd been trying to start a revolution and I was supposed to stop one, but the basic situation was about the same.

But in my view, the basic situation hasn't changed, except to get worse.

I believe it was, but in my opinion we must not forget the basic situation.

"Their basic situation is as someone about to lose their job," she said.

The basic situation is not as unlikely as it may seem.

Assuming the basic situation you described to me in the shuttle is still valid.