re: 3 cargo ships struck by projectiles off the coast of Iran

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Not that it’s relevant. Or perhaps we should pass a law that says we have to poll the parents of service members before going to war?

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Its not a direct line to the parents but making it so only congress can declare war certainly was in the spirit of giving the American people a voice on when or if war is declared. A ground force invasion of Iran, especially one where we have already created an absolutely massive humanitarian crisis by destroying all their infrastructure and turned much of population against us would be absolute nightmare. It would be a nightmare in the current conditions, Around 30% already stand by the current regime. You want to add to that and then commit troops to the ground? (EDIT) last part was pointed towards Dawgfan man, not you, unless you support that path as well.

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Its not a direct line to the parents but making it so only congress can declare war certainly was in the spirit of giving the American people a voice on when or if war is declared. A ground force invasion of Iran, especially one where we have already created an absolutely massive humanitarian crisis by destroying all their infrastructure and turned much of population against us would be absolute nightmare. It would be a nightmare in the current conditions, Around 30% already stand by the current regime. You want to add to that and then commit troops to the ground?

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Congress, which was elected by the people, ceded the vast majority of its foreign policy responsibility to the executive a long time ago.

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Don't prematurely claim air superiority (or perhaps sea superiority depending on how the vessel was hit) if it's not true.

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It is possible to have air and sea superiority and some shite still happens. It’s akin to Dayton University kicking another FG against Ohio State while already trailing 56-3 in the 3rd Q.

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Congress, which was elected by the people, ceded the vast majority of its foreign policy responsibility to the executive a long time ago.

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Yea and that is some thing we should push to reverse. A ground force invasion of Iran where tens of thousands of Americans will likely be killed and trillions spent obviously isnt simply going to be an executive decision.

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Yea and that is some thing we should push to reverse. A ground force invasion of Iran where tens of thousands of Americans will likely be killed and trillions spent obviously isnt simply going to be an executive decision.

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I suspect any ground operation will be very specific and aimed towards specific goals as opposed to a full on invasion and occupation aka Iraq/Afghanistan.

We had air superiority over Germany. Still lost planes.

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suspect any ground operation will be very specific and aimed towards specific goals as opposed to a full on invasion and occupation aka Iraq/Afghanistan.

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And what goals would that be? Im still trying to figure this whole regime change on a small budget and very little ground forces concept that seems to be what the Trump admin wants to accomplish.

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And what goals would that be? Im still trying to figure this whole regime change on a small budget and very little ground forces concept that seems to be what the Trump admin wants to accomplish.

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Securing the strait of Hormuz. Specifically by taking ground on the Iranian side to be able to setup missile and drone defenses to protect shipping.

Setting up bases inside Iran to allow forces to hunt down and kill IRGC units and leaders who will threaten the populace and new regime assuming they do attempt to overthrow the current regime.

A robust force to protect whatever diplomatic mission we set up if a new government takes over.

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And you think in a country with a population and size of Iran that the force required to accomplish that goal wont approach the levels we saw in Iraq?

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No.

can't imagine how a guy square's this circle in his head?