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Navy Announces USS Gabrielle Giffords
abc ^ | Feb 10, 2012 3:38pm | Luis Martinez

Posted on 03/25/2013 8:29:13 PM PDT by Red Steel

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To: Secret Agent Man
Also rather hypocritical given a military ship has massive guns and other weapons of destruction.

You've really been absent during all the FR Littoral Cargo Ship discussions.

81 posted on 03/25/2013 9:32:31 PM PDT by Oztrich Boy (I think, therefore I am what I yam, and that's all I yam - "Popeye" Descartes)
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To: Red Steel

It’s crew is liberal, gay, and female, and has no weapons.


82 posted on 03/25/2013 9:35:43 PM PDT by RinaseaofDs
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To: Oztrich Boy

yeah i know they arent destroyers and some say they’ve had systems scaled back, i’m just sayin military ships are boats WITH GUNS on them.

crap people give me a freaking break.


83 posted on 03/25/2013 9:35:53 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I can neither confirm or deny that; even if I could, I couldn't - it's classified.)
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To: Red Steel
Is this appropriate?

No. It is an obscenity. Honor every sailor, soldier, and Marine who was wounded in defense of his or her country first. To honor a politician whose only virtue was that of being a victim is to dishonor all those who came before her. If the individuals behind this are members of my Navy I hang my head in shame.

84 posted on 03/25/2013 9:36:33 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: Secret Agent Man

Why is there no ship named after Justice Roll, who lost his life shielding Gabby from other deadly bullets. Could it be that Roll was a conservative Republican. I have never heard anyone say how courageous he was.


85 posted on 03/25/2013 9:42:25 PM PDT by RightLady
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To: Christie at the beach

second amendment it should be. (getting tired)

What about the others who were shot and injured.
I think it’s a slap at the 2nd amendment supporters. Dumb name in my view.


86 posted on 03/25/2013 9:43:05 PM PDT by Christie at the beach
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To: RinaseaofDs

I understand that BOHICA has a different meaning in the USN now than it did back in my day.


87 posted on 03/25/2013 9:48:53 PM PDT by atomic_dog
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To: Red Steel

With her stand on gun control I hope it’s an unarmed garbage scow!


88 posted on 03/25/2013 9:48:56 PM PDT by dalereed
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To: jazusamo
First the USS John P. Murtha and now the USS Gabrielle Giffords.

And let's not forget the USNS Cesar Chavez...should have just named it the USNS Commie B@$t@rd (same thing).

Mabus also is the same moron who has the Navy paying 15-20 times the regular price for bio-fuels.

89 posted on 03/25/2013 9:50:41 PM PDT by twister881
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To: Licensed-To-Carry
Within 2 years we will have a ship named the USS Rainbow Pride.

And here's the crew, cross-decking from the USS Raging Queen:


90 posted on 03/25/2013 10:00:02 PM PDT by twister881
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To: Red Steel

‘USS Sinking Fast’


91 posted on 03/25/2013 10:01:24 PM PDT by Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America (PRISON AT BENGHAZI?????)
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To: RightLady

nope, i’ve never heard this either.


92 posted on 03/25/2013 10:02:53 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (I can neither confirm or deny that; even if I could, I couldn't - it's classified.)
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To: Red Steel

Oh for f***s sake. Are they going to christen it the St. Gabby?


93 posted on 03/25/2013 10:03:54 PM PDT by ponygirl (Be Breitbart.)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

USS Sean Penn. It comes with a Red Solo Cup for bailing.


94 posted on 03/25/2013 10:08:44 PM PDT by ponygirl (Be Breitbart.)
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To: mylife

+++1


95 posted on 03/25/2013 10:09:22 PM PDT by Bernard Marx
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To: Red Steel
This story is over a year old (February 2012).

What is not mentioned in the article are certain very basic problems associated with the design of this particular ship. This ship will be unable to maneuver readily in close quarters, especially important in a 'littoral' craft, due to its inability to turn to starboard. As it can only turn to port, maneuvering will involve moving the ship fore and aft while steering the rudder to port. Another issue with its design is that it is strictly a 'lightweight'.

/sarc off

96 posted on 03/25/2013 10:09:45 PM PDT by A Formerly Proud Canadian (I once was lost but now I'm found; blind but now I see.)
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To: mylife

+++1


97 posted on 03/25/2013 10:09:46 PM PDT by Bernard Marx
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To: Red Steel
Grossly inapropriate and grossly political. No offense to Gabby but what's next USS Trayvon?
98 posted on 03/25/2013 10:16:20 PM PDT by toddausauras (FUBO x 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000)
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To: Red Steel

The Navy needs that ship like it needs another hole in the head...


99 posted on 03/25/2013 10:18:02 PM PDT by BigCinBigD (...Was that okay?)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear
Will it have guns and ammunition?

I understand there is a big hole in the head. (Sorry, I just had to say it.)

100 posted on 03/25/2013 10:51:57 PM PDT by immadashell
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