Posted on 07/22/2023 3:56:41 AM PDT by EBH
The U.S. is sending additional warships and thousands of Marines to the Middle East to increase security in the wake of Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships there.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday approved the deployment of the USS Bataan amphibious readiness group and the 26th Marine Expeditional Unit to the Gulf region, according to U.S. officials. The readiness group consists of three ships, including the Bataan, an amphibious assault ship. An expeditional unit usually consists of about 2,500 Marines.
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I think the main purpose is to show force to the Iranians, but it could go sideways real quick. I seem to recall a small Navy patrol boat surrendering to Iran during Obama’s time. Maybe that’s the plan, embarrassing ourselves…
High prices have overcome the Biden Admin obstacles to oil production.
U.S. crude oil production will increase to new records in 2023 and 2024
https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=55299
With that said, why would it be any of our business to do so? Produce more oil at home and the entire hellhole Middle East doesn’t mean jack to us. Perhaps the nations that get the bulk of their oil from the ME should pay for and build their own militaries, then protect shipping lanes so they can have their oil supply uninterrupted.
Maybe we should also stop seizing Iranian ships. The Saudis and Iranians ended their hostilities. Looks like DC is trying to start up that was Trump denied them.
Maybe we should also stop seizing Iranian ships. The Saudis and Iranians ended their hostilities. Looks like DC is trying to start up that was Trump denied them.
I sure hope the ships are powered by electric...otherwise, global warming.
Liberaltarian stupid alert...like flies to honey.
Better be cautious. Rhr USNavy has stated the doctrine now is to no longer plan or be prepared to battle an enemy on 2 fronts simultaneously.
Biden needs a war, because they believe the United States will not replace a President during a war.
Fundamental Transformation.
Isn’t it great??????
No wait.....
What could possibly go right?
WE HAVE OUR OWN OIL!
But hey, more need to die for “the cause”.
I am expecting WW3 before Thanksgiving.
NATO vs Russia, Iran, and China.
They’ll find some ammo somewhere. Hopefully we have some missiles or something.
At least the FR warmongers will be happy.
I rather suspect all excuses are just that.
This admin along with Linda and Blumenthal just enjoy war, and the money they make from it.
Ukraine is looking like a dud so its time to find new places to provoke into battle.
Your points are perfect, however.
Continue to read all the comments.
I recommend decaf, just as tasty as the real thing.
O’Bidens War.
I’d prefer we fix our country, but that doesn’t seem to be in the cards.
China owns O’Biden & Company. The war machine must escalate to support global needs.
Money won’t fix the country
To fix America, Progressive radicals must be exterminated
That’s one of the things you said thus far, re our ability to be self sufficient and an exporter.. And who fked that up? Obama his greenies weenies.
They tried to push a non viable energy alternative when the markets weren’t prepared. The alternative sources had not progressed to being viable yet
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