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Re: Iran sending warships close to US borders
First off, I don't boast my service. I didn't even mention my service in this thread. You're the one with the personal attacks--making the thread about me, vice the topic, as usual. If you hadn't referred to me as an "armchair general", I wouldn't even have asked, so look in the mirror when you want someone to complain about.
That being said, during my service I learned what a "probe" is, or it could be a "reconnaissance in force". Conventional wisdom dictates that he should be treated as such and met with the appropriate response. Prudence dictates that we should consider this a dry run, to see how hard it would be to deliver a nuke to, or within close proximity of the US coastline.
This isn't just a day cruise. There are hundreds of thousands of square miles of ocean, where the Iranian navy can train and never come within a few thousand miles of the United States. But, does that matter to some folks? Of course not, they hate America and encourage any country in the world to challenge us.
Now, troop, get with the program and discuss the topic. A real 11 bang-bang doesn't do all the poor mouthin'.
Why? Because I don't boast of my service like you do? Because I don't pretend that because I served in the military I obviously know more than anyone who disagrees with me like you do? Because I don't mindlessly endorse anything pro-military related just because it's pro-military related even when it doesn't make sense like you do? Some people served honorably and don't try to act like it makes them somehow more knowledgeable about military matters than others. Military service only qualifies you to speak on the exact job you did and your anecdotal experiences. Pretending you understand strategic and geopolitical issues simply because you were in Vietnam is extremely transparent. The information you post betrays your level of understanding of those issues.
I have a DD214 to prove my service. I have a complete copy of my 201 file. Did my basic and AIT at Ft. Benning GA., Sand Hill barracks. Did my MP training at Ft. Leonard Wood. You're online bravado and CIB avatar don't impress me. The posts you make give reasonable people concern over your state of mind. You may live under the illusion that you impress people with your military credentials but seriously, nobody can be sure about anybody else with regard to the truth on these forums. So far I am no more convinced you are a combat vet than any other poster. You seem to go too far in making sure people get the word you served. Maybe you think it serves as a qualifier for your irrational rants. Who knows?
First off, I don't boast my service. I didn't even mention my service in this thread. You're the one with the personal attacks--making the thread about me, vice the topic, as usual. If you hadn't referred to me as an "armchair general", I wouldn't even have asked, so look in the mirror when you want someone to complain about.
That being said, during my service I learned what a "probe" is, or it could be a "reconnaissance in force". Conventional wisdom dictates that he should be treated as such and met with the appropriate response. Prudence dictates that we should consider this a dry run, to see how hard it would be to deliver a nuke to, or within close proximity of the US coastline.
This isn't just a day cruise. There are hundreds of thousands of square miles of ocean, where the Iranian navy can train and never come within a few thousand miles of the United States. But, does that matter to some folks? Of course not, they hate America and encourage any country in the world to challenge us.
Now, troop, get with the program and discuss the topic. A real 11 bang-bang doesn't do all the poor mouthin'.