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Iran sending warships close to US borders[W:623]

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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- A senior Iranian naval commander says his country has sent several warships to the Atlantic Ocean, close to U.S. maritime borders for the first time.

Iranian officials said last month that the fleet consisted of a destroyer and a logistic helicopter carrier, which will be on a three-month mission.

Does anyone else think this is not a great idea? Sort of like waving red meat in front of a pit-bull.
 
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Since when does a 'fleet' consist of two insignificant ships?
 
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Since when does a 'fleet' consist of two insignificant ships?

Their idea of an armada is probably a bunch of dinghies...lol
 
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Since when does a 'fleet' consist of two insignificant ships?
a helicopter carrier in case Iran wants to invade Bermuda, and a 'destroyer' so ...( incomplete thought)
 
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I say we sink'em.
 
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I say we sink'em.

Yes, we should definitely murder random sailors in international waters.

Or, we can behave like a real superpower and completely ignore this complete non-issue of a "fleet." But hey, if you want to go with the reaction of abject fear, go ahead and write the DOD and see if they listen.
 
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Meh...I think there is a greater potential for the Iranian 'fleet' to break down and require assistance than there is reason to be concerned.
 
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Yes, we should definitely murder random sailors in international waters.

Only a Libbo would call it murder.
 
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Yes, we should definitely murder random sailors in international waters.

Oh no, it would be the "pirates" or "anti-Iranian terrorists" who would do that. Provide them with the same false flag treatment they've been giving us all these years.
 
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Meh...I think there is a greater potential for the Iranian 'fleet' to break down and require assistance than there is reason to be concerned.

It's not their overwhelming might that's a concern, it's their idiotic notion of intimidating us that might cause the War monkeys at the Pentagon to advise action on Iran's nuke facilities. Israel is probably praying that Iran gets within our territorial waters and provokes an encounter with our Navy.
 
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Only a Libbo would call it murder.

An unprovoked killing of a bunch of people in international waters? If only liberals would call that murder, then conservatives are some ****ed up people.
 
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Iran is not going to fire missiles at us from warships. it would mean instant regime change. China is not going to nuke us, either.

want to hear something really scary, though? the house is caving in, and we're still devoting a lot of time and resources to whatever war is on the horizon. there's always some dangerous country out there. it's somebody else's turn. this is not the foreign policy that i want my kids to have to deal with.
 
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It's not their overwhelming might that's a concern, it's their idiotic notion of intimidating us that might cause the War monkeys at the Pentagon to advise action on Iran's nuke facilities. Israel is probably praying that Iran gets within our territorial waters and provokes an encounter with our Navy.
Pssssh. Its not like they represent a threat. Who do you think they are...Syria?
 
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Iran is not going to fire missiles at us from warships. it would mean instant regime change. China is not going to nuke us, either.

want to hear something really[/i scary, though? the house is caving in, and we're still devoting a lot of time and resources to whatever war is on the horizon. there's always some dangerous country out there. it's somebody else's turn. this is not the foreign policy that i want my kids to have to deal with.


well said, it is unfortunately the foreign policy your kids will have to deal with as we are in a Perpetual War on terror. We are American "exceptionalists" (s.i.c.) .
I haven't seen anyone in any election since maybe George McGovern espouse any other p.o.v.
 
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Only a Libbo would call it murder.

only a "very conservo" would think that the unlawful killing of people with malice is anything but murder
 
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This is their response to the 5th Fleet? This isn't much in the face of the Great Satan. They better check the air pressure in their chests.
 
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well said, it is unfortunately the foreign policy your kids will have to deal with as we are in a Perpetual War on terror. We are American "exceptionalists" (s.i.c.) .
I haven't seen anyone in any election since maybe George McGovern espouse any other p.o.v.

the American people are tired of it. the roads are falling apart, we're horribly in debt, and we have to go bankrupt over a ****ing heart attack. every single candidate should have to write an essay on the history of empires before even making the ballot.
 
Re: Iran sending warships close to US borders

Iran is not going to fire missiles at us from warships. it would mean instant regime change. China is not going to nuke us, either.

want to hear something really scary, though? the house is caving in, and we're still devoting a lot of time and resources to whatever war is on the horizon. there's always some dangerous country out there. it's somebody else's turn. this is not the foreign policy that i want my kids to have to deal with.


Historically the US and other countries leaders have diverted the public attention away from domestic problems with outward threats, be they real or self imposed.

The problem with Iran is that the Mid East is already a powder keg, and we still import enough oil from that area for a regional war to cause us problems with oil shortages and energy price spikes.

Here's another related article.... Khamenei: US has 'controlling, meddlesome' attitude toward Iran | JPost | Israel News

Iran's Supreme Leader said on Saturday the United States would overthrow the Iranian government if it could, adding Washington had a "controlling and meddlesome" attitude towards the Islamic Republic, Iranian media reported.

But he reiterated that in dealing with "enemies", Iran should be prepared to change tactics but not compromise on its main principles.

Khamenei added: "The solution to our economic problems is not looking out and having the sanctions lifted ... My advice to our officials, as ever, is to rely on infinite indigenous potentials."

He added: "Our (hostile) stance toward the United States is due to its controlling and meddlesome attitude."

Khamenei's comments about hostility reflect his long standing animosity towards the United States, seen as the arch-enemy by Iranian authorities.
 
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Sounds like a job for the Coast Guard... no need to bother the Navy.


Or maybe just a few cabin cruisers full of armed rednecks... :lamo
 
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Honestly, this has got to be more about internal Iranian politics than any interest in actually stirring the pot.
 
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Sounds like a job for the Coast Guard... no need to bother the Navy.


Or maybe just a few cabin cruisers full of armed rednecks... :lamo

Our armed rednecks are probably more dangerous than their Elite Special Forces.

I'm sure the ATF keeps tabs on certain hillbilly militia's and their armories. :lol:
 
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Historically the US and other countries leaders have diverted the public attention away from domestic problems with outward threats, be they real or self imposed.

The problem with Iran is that the Mid East is already a powder keg, and we still import enough oil from that area for a regional war to cause us problems with oil shortages and energy price spikes.

Here's another related article.... Khamenei: US has 'controlling, meddlesome' attitude toward Iran | JPost | Israel News

best thing we can do is replace oil. then we would have to give zero ****s about Iran, even if they pulled the battleships into a California marina to stop for lunch.

Saudi Arabia is the regional hegemon. let them deal with Iran. if Mexico went rogue, you can bet your ass SA wouldn't lift a finger to help. it would be on us to deal with it.
 
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