dogle, you do realize that Mrs Lincoln was insane, right?
Originally Posted by
Canary Boy
So the US is considering sending a Marine unit (up to 5000 personnel) and associated warships. This could start to get very hot indeed. It may get pretty hot back in the US for the Donald if this strategy backfires
Do you understand what an ARG and the embarked MAGTF can and cannot do?
Originally Posted by
TCAS FAN
Could this indicate an interest in taking over Qeshm Island on the northern side of the Straits of Hormuz? Control of this island, with its long runway would give US a commanding position?
One of the few intelligent posts that I have seen in the last 48 hours. With USAF and IAF establishing not just air superiority, but Air Dominance, the door is open for a variety of other options. None are without risk, to be sure, but what you point to as a possible sequel in this Op Plan is feasible. But it won't be easy. The enemy gets a vote, and it's their home turf that is at risk. Not gonna take this lying down.
Originally Posted by
Steepclimb
The irony is that in neutralising the Iranian regime he might neutralise himself to his loyalists. The Americans who don't want their American kids dying in pointless wars.
GHW Bush won the war (Gulf War 1991) and lost the subsequent election.
I am not sure that DJT has a grasp of how fickle the electorate can be. If only I could be one of the voices in his head, I'd drop a bit of advice, but his listening skills are sub optimal.
*Win the war* is not a guarantee of ballot box victory...Winston Churchill could share a few lessons learned on that one.