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Most of you here don't understand tactics regarding Syria.
Posted on 4/6/17 at 9:55 pm
Posted on 4/6/17 at 9:55 pm
First, using precision strikes has always been a projection of force. A strike from 100-500nm off of the coast with zero human intervention has always been either a preemptive strike or a shot across the bow.
This was a shot across the bow.
Second, the deployment of said weapons shows that Trump is drawing a line in the sand. He's not starting a war, he's setting a precedent.
Denying the use of drones and going straight to the tip of the spear is a message from Trump.
We know someone gassed those folks, if it was Assad or the Russians, he just forced Putins hand. If it was the rebels, (which I doubt at this point), the message was sent.
Regardless, this is tip of the spear stuff, not WarHawk WWIII stuff.
And this is coming from someone who hates Trump, but understands projection of power.
It's a little reminder from ol' Uncle Sam. We don't care for gassing. I'd bet 100% Mattis was the driving force behind this strike.
Trump did what he had to do here.
This was a shot across the bow.
Second, the deployment of said weapons shows that Trump is drawing a line in the sand. He's not starting a war, he's setting a precedent.
Denying the use of drones and going straight to the tip of the spear is a message from Trump.
We know someone gassed those folks, if it was Assad or the Russians, he just forced Putins hand. If it was the rebels, (which I doubt at this point), the message was sent.
Regardless, this is tip of the spear stuff, not WarHawk WWIII stuff.
And this is coming from someone who hates Trump, but understands projection of power.
It's a little reminder from ol' Uncle Sam. We don't care for gassing. I'd bet 100% Mattis was the driving force behind this strike.
Trump did what he had to do here.
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Posted on 4/6/17 at 9:56 pm to Remote Controlled
We're they launched from the Red Sea or from the Mediterranean?
Posted on 4/6/17 at 9:56 pm to Remote Controlled
I get what you are saying but how often do these things end with just a few cruise missles
Posted on 4/6/17 at 9:57 pm to Remote Controlled
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If it was the rebels, (which I doubt at this point), the message was sent.
what message? that if they attack civilians with chemical weapons, we'll help them by destroying their enemy?
Posted on 4/6/17 at 9:58 pm to Remote Controlled
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Remote Controlled
Thank You
Posted on 4/6/17 at 9:58 pm to Mr. Hangover
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We're they launched from the Red Sea or from the Mediterranean
Med. The two ships are Rota, Spain based.
Posted on 4/6/17 at 9:58 pm to Remote Controlled
Totally agree with what you said....except I don't hate Trump.
Posted on 4/6/17 at 9:59 pm to Mr. Hangover
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Mediterranean
New reports say ships based in the Mediterranean
Posted on 4/6/17 at 9:59 pm to StraightCashHomey21
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get what you are saying but how often do these things end with just a few cruise missles
I keep seeing people try to make this point. I honestly don't know how often the conflict ends at a middle strike. Do you?
I'm willing to bet most don't have any clue because those conflicts that ended with middle strikes get forgotten. It is only the ones that escalate that are remembered.
Posted on 4/6/17 at 9:59 pm to Remote Controlled
Many here will never understand
Posted on 4/6/17 at 9:59 pm to Remote Controlled
So, your resume regarding foreign policy and military action comes from a thorough browsing of the TD poli board.
Thanks for that amazing insight.
Thanks for that amazing insight.
Posted on 4/6/17 at 10:00 pm to StraightCashHomey21
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how often do these things end with just a few cruise missles
Quite often. Reagan & Clinton both did that kind of thing.
Posted on 4/6/17 at 10:03 pm to StraightCashHomey21
We can't allow gassing of civilians. Hell, we can't allow gassing of troops.
Clinton used Precision Strikes as well.
Understand that it doesn't mean war.
ITS A frickING PROJECTION OF POWER.
Plain and simple.
Clinton used Precision Strikes as well.
Understand that it doesn't mean war.
ITS A frickING PROJECTION OF POWER.
Plain and simple.
Posted on 4/6/17 at 10:04 pm to Remote Controlled
Posted on 4/6/17 at 10:06 pm to beebefootballfan
Why did you upvote a question
Posted on 4/6/17 at 10:06 pm to BayouBlitz
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So, your resume regarding foreign policy and military action comes from a thorough browsing of the TD poli board.
Thanks for that amazing insight.
Nope, and get your head out of the sand.
Posted on 4/6/17 at 10:08 pm to Doc Fenton
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Quite often. Reagan & Clinton both did that kind of thing
In response to attacks on Americans
See the difference here...
Posted on 4/6/17 at 10:15 pm to StraightCashHomey21
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In response to attacks on Americans
Not always.
Tomahawks were used in Bosnia and on Iraq by Clinton.
Not in response to an attack on Americans.
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