[OldDeckHand]

Under any other president, if someone would take out a CVBG, we'd surely answer with a nuclear response. With Obama, I have absolutely no idea what he'd do, or if he'd do anything at all.

I'm afraid our enemies are making that very same calculus in their own war games. That should scare the Shiite, out of everyone.

[ErnstStavroBlofeld]

I agree with you very much. The delibrate sinking of a carrier with 5500 souls would be a cause to strike back with nuclear weapons

[Army Air Corps]

With Obama, I have absolutely no idea what he'd do, or if he'd do anything at all.

Remember when he said, "We can take a hit"? His response would likely be a speech, or series of speeches, and mewling at the UN.