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In reply to the discussion: What Is the U.S. Navy Telling Trump? [View all]OC375
(833 posts)58. Navy wants to get on the board when there is a fight
Navy wants a mission to aggressively bring the fight to the enemy, and deny him initiative. That's what they do. They are excellent at it and have the means to do it. A single carrier fleet unchained can change the dynamics of the area for a generation or more. It's truly horrific.
Doing nothing, no objective, or ROE's that involve wearing blinders and taking crap isn't what Navy excels at. I'd imagine they are pretty steamed at showing up to a gig, only to find no immediate plan other than "Hold my beer while I tell everyone you'll kick their asses."
Trump is a tease, which is almost as bad to many of them as putting them in harms way for personal gain.
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There's a reason no other POTUS has given in to Netanyahu's wet dream before now
ms liberty
Yesterday
#1
What's to expect when Trump reportedly kept Mein Kamph by his bedside ???
Jack Valentino
19 hrs ago
#90
He's using the beginning of "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" which gives you the fascist playbook.
usonian
17 hrs ago
#100
I dont buy that; he's NEVER read anything except subpoenas & bankruptcy notices
Callie1979
10 hrs ago
#110
Also don't forget; he has significant business interests in the Middle East now.
thought crime
19 hrs ago
#85
"You are a bonafide idiot. Try reading (ha) a book on naval history or talking to someone who is not a toady.
efhmc
Yesterday
#4
Well, right now, they are transforming their security briefing into a brightly colored comic book.
Swede
Yesterday
#10
Too late now, the Navy, and the entire military complex whould have refused to invade Iran
Escurumbele
Yesterday
#52
My question too. Using a nuclear weapon would make Trump feel strong and famous.
thought crime
18 hrs ago
#98
Never said they didn't, just shallow seas are very bad areas for submarine combat operations
EX500rider
Yesterday
#73
You know what's so funny about this? Iran TOLD CHUMP that's exactly what they would do
FakeNoose
20 hrs ago
#83
Hopefully the USN made it clear to Trump that surface warships are missile magnets
thought crime
18 hrs ago
#99
Donald get shovels and start digging a new canal across the Emirates Peninsula thru Oman
Historic NY
15 hrs ago
#104