Posted on 09/07/2016 6:24:32 AM PDT by pabianice
...One of the small Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps watercraft stopped directly in the USS Firebolt’s path where it turned to face the American coastal patrol ship, said U.S. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, a Pentagon spokesman. After several attempts at radio communication, the Firebolt was forced to maneuver to avoid a collision. The American ship came within about 100 yards of the boat...
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Hmm. Hadn’t thought of that. Then treat it like they treated mideavil witch suspects. Lob several high explosive shells into it, and if it doesn’t detonate in spectacular fashion then it wasn’t packed with HE. That sounds like a fair test.
RETREAT THAT IS AN ORDER FROM OBUMMER. do not engage. they are friends and allies. Turn around and retreat. 2nd thought invite them onboard to smoke a hookah with them.
Sink every single one, don’t apologize, and demand/extort 10 million dollars per month to assure the safety of Iranian water craft.
That is a tactic they well understand and will even respect!
What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.
Is this considered international waters, or Iranian waters or, disputed waters?
That's right...for *our* Sailors!
How would that stop these incidents?
The muzzies, ValJar and our Terrorist in Chief, are partying like it was 9/11.
Being an old Army guy who knows basically nothing about the Navy I could be wrong but it's hard to imagine our Sailors deliberately entering a nation's waters without permission.In fact it's hard for me to imagine it happening accidentally (I suspect they've got some pretty advanced navigation aids on board).I suppose it could be disputed waters...we know how those 9th Century pig fornicators dispute just about everything.
As obviously would be Putin. Russia stands firmly behind Iran.
The U.S. is smarter than to take the bait. We will fire shots on our terms, not their provocation.
There was a time I might agree with you, but that was long ago.
Obama already surrendered to Iran
Time's short. Obama is only in office about 4 and 1/2 months more.
Has Kerry apologized for this yet.
“...eventually...capture a U.S. Naval vessel and seize the crew.”
They already checked that off their list.
Our Captain should not have altered his course. It would have been up to the Iranian vessel to steer clear. A 20,000 ton warship would be somewhat restricted in its ability to maneuver which would require the smaller Iranian vessel to take action to avoid collision. I say RAM the shite out of them !
Raaaaaammmmming speeeeeeed!
This will stop as soon as we sink a few of their fast attack boats.Bullies just need a punch to send them in the right direction.
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