Deranged Rhino Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 US Troops to follow? https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-afghanistan-draft-idUSKCN1PK0DG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedge Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Iran seizes another British tanker. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedge Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Early word that a second Brit tanker *may* also have been seized today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedge Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 And now #3 and #4 possibly in the works, as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepthefaith Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 12 minutes ago, Hedge said: And now #3 and #4 possibly in the works, as well. Well, let's see if the Brits have any balls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Peace in our time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedge Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 The 2nd tanker that was seized has been released. Posting this one for the last tweet in the string. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Hedge said: Early word that a second Brit tanker *may* also have been seized today. ...thinkin' MOAB time...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 hour ago, keepthefaith said: Well, let's see if the Brits have any balls. We'll see but the Brits have not flexed their naval muscle since the Falkland War back in the early 1980's to my knowledge. A situation like this actually calls for a battleship for an escort along with a few other vessels. I know, I know. Battleships are very out of date but a ship of intimidating size is called for and I would like to see a drone capture the looks of the crew on an Iranian dingy as a projectile closes in complete with whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 The UK and EU are supporting the US on sanctions. England is also in political flux right now. It will be interesting to see what kind of help President Trump offers to make certain that the UK and EU stand firm on Iranian sanctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 35 minutes ago, Hedge said: ... Posting this one for the last tweet in the string. something smells like John Kerry here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 2 hours ago, RochesterRob said: We'll see but the Brits have not flexed their naval muscle since the Falkland War back in the early 1980's to my knowledge. A situation like this actually calls for a battleship for an escort along with a few other vessels. I know, I know. Battleships are very out of date but a ship of intimidating size is called for and I would like to see a drone capture the looks of the crew on an Iranian dingy as a projectile closes in complete with whistle. The Brits don't really have a navy anymore. Their only carrier is a year from being operational, everything else is destroyers and smaller. They haven't the capacity to project power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, DC Tom said: The Brits don't really have a navy anymore. Their only carrier is a year from being operational, everything else is destroyers and smaller. They haven't the capacity to project power. As I feared. Maybe I am a relic but I don't like a carrier group as a protective escort. Last I knew it was a very expensive alternative in terms of crew compliment. The Brits probably without checking have something on the order of a Forrestal class carrier (I know that is an American carrier but probably close to what the subject at hand is) which requires a crew of 4,000. Probably a Iowa-class battleship could be crewed by maybe 2,000 for less than full operations. It's just a muscle flexer when needed while destroyers that would be in service anyways would provide the defensive screen to the task force. It's all moot anyways as the most ready battleships the Iowa's are not coming out of their moorings and the Brits are not building one. I just like the idea of a battleship because a three strikes and your out strategy could be used so as to give the Iranians a fair chance to withdraw (not that I care on a personal level). Two projectiles get dropped yards short of the Iranian dingy as a warning with the third as a designated hit. I can dream. Edited July 20, 2019 by RochesterRob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 i'm cool with handing Israel a Hall Pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 14 hours ago, /dev/null said: i'm cool with handing Israel a Hall Pass 30 minute delivery or it’s free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 14 hours ago, RochesterRob said: As I feared. Maybe I am a relic but I don't like a carrier group as a protective escort. Last I knew it was a very expensive alternative in terms of crew compliment. A carrier battle group would not be used as an escort. That area is too narrow for carrier ops. We never even flew into the Strait of Hormuz, because even turning around came too close to violating other's airspace, and certainly were never used as an escort. A carrier needs room. It would sit in the Gulf of Oman and be ready to "project" if called upon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) Maybe a draft for 18-24 to get ready, get out those birth date lottery ping pong balls boot camp would at least be very uplifting for lots of these people Edited July 20, 2019 by row_33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 2 hours ago, sherpa said: A carrier battle group would not be used as an escort. That area is too narrow for carrier ops. We never even flew into the Strait of Hormuz, because even turning around came too close to violating other's airspace, and certainly were never used as an escort. A carrier needs room. It would sit in the Gulf of Oman and be ready to "project" if called upon. Wow. You're actually tilting at a windmill that I wouldn't even bother with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 2 hours ago, DC Tom said: Wow. You're actually tilting at a windmill that I wouldn't even bother with. Not tilting amigo. There are just some things that are common belief that have not been thought out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) Dramatic moment Iran forces hijack Brit oil tanker... Video...UK warns of 'serious consequences'... British Flights to Cairo cancelled Read more at bbc.com .. On another 'front' 'I offered to personally vouch for his bail': Trump honors his promise to call Sweden's PM on behalf of jailed rapper A$AP Rocky in effort to get him released https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7267981/Trump-honors-promise-call-Swedens-PM-behalf-jailed-rapper-AP-Rocky.html Edited July 20, 2019 by B-Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 5 hours ago, B-Man said: On another 'front' 'I offered to personally vouch for his bail': Trump honors his promise to call Sweden's PM on behalf of jailed rapper A$AP Rocky in effort to get him released https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7267981/Trump-honors-promise-call-Swedens-PM-behalf-jailed-rapper-AP-Rocky.html Wow, Trump is such a vile racist that he's offering to personally guarantee bail for a black man, just so he can oppress him properly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thank God I’m not President. I would destroy Iran, TWICE, and not even think about it. Seriously though............. Do we really expect Iran to be diplomatic with us when Trump took away the billions that Obozo handed them on a pallet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 12 hours ago, B-Man said: On another 'front' 'I offered to personally vouch for his bail': Trump honors his promise to call Sweden's PM on behalf of jailed rapper A$AP Rocky in effort to get him released https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7267981/Trump-honors-promise-call-Swedens-PM-behalf-jailed-rapper-AP-Rocky.html “There have been a lot of misunderstandings about how the justice system works in Sweden,” Martinsson said. “I assume that people think we have a bail system and he was denied bail. We don’t have that system, so the only option is detention.” https://time.com/5630721/rapper-asap-rocky-sweden-jail/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 8 hours ago, njbuff said: Thank God I’m not President. I would destroy Iran, TWICE, and not even think about it. Seriously though............. Do we really expect Iran to be diplomatic with us when Trump took away the billions that Obozo handed them on a pallet? 1.8 billion in cash on pallets and released about 150 billion of their own money that had been frozen since 1979. Sanctions are the way to go. They are obviously working and Iran's actions are proof of that. Starve the populace until they overthrow the Mullahs. Take minor military actions that are related to their transgressions such as shooting down helicopters and boats that are going after the tankers. They'll probably start mining the Straight of Hormuz but let them know that any mines found are going to cost them military equipment, and any mines that damage a ship is going to cost them a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 *17 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Deranged Rhino Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Looking for secondary confirmation... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGee Return TD Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 MEK after MEK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wacka Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Deranged Rhino said: I was expecting "In the Navy" by the Village people.? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 18 minutes ago, Deranged Rhino said: Looking for secondary confirmation... Hope they have his clone ready... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedge Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Wheels up 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 29 minutes ago, Hedge said: Wheels up Let's send in Michael Westen (Burn Notice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 33 minutes ago, Hedge said: Wheels up Looks like that awful Toyota commercial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 45 minutes ago, RochesterRob said: Let's send in Michael Westen (Burn Notice). He's available; so's Fiona. But Sam Axe is busy fighting the Evil Dead, and Jesse Porter's fighting mutants. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 4 hours ago, Deranged Rhino said: Looking for secondary confirmation... I haven't been able to find this anywhere else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 32 minutes ago, 3rdnlng said: I haven't been able to find this anywhere else. No idea how credible these are: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, Buffalo_Gal said: No idea how credible these are: I did find a 2 year old article stating that he had high blood pressure and is diabetic so I guess he was predisposed to one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, 3rdnlng said: I did find a 2 year old article stating that he had high blood pressure and is diabetic so I guess he was predisposed to one. As I said, no idea if any of it is true. Georgie P was also on twitter saying Greek newspapers were reporting he was dead, and asking for confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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