Fred Thompson, another one heard from...
He said absolutely nothing of substance even related to the topic.. The State of Military Readiness is not at issue..
The British do not need his "Wisdom" nor would 100 Capital Ships avail them of anything right now.. It's there call. Our role is to back them in their play.
What they do need is for the President of the United States to repeat openly in any public form...
What ever Britain wants us to do to by way of force to get their men back the US will do it. Then for the US to Do IT!! under their direction if they ask.
In the mean time you know I reciently heard there are a lot of "Smugglers" and "Pirates" at sea in that region. It would be unfortunate if they were sufficiently armed and inclined to distroy every Iranian naval asset they came across. I also heard there were Leviathans that when rising to the surface could sink a ship suddenly with all hands.
Leadership Leadership Leadership... Please
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"He said absolutely nothing of substance even related to the topic.. The State of Military Readiness is not at issue..
The British do not need his "Wisdom" nor would 100 Capital Ships avail them of anything right now.. It's there call. Our role is to back them in their play.
What they do need is for the President of the United States to repeat openly in any public form...
What ever Britain wants us to do to by way of force to get their men back the US will do it. Then for the US to Do IT!! under their direction if they ask."
Perhaps you did not read my comment, as the "absolutely nothing of substance" remark would indicate. Fred said volumes in inuendo, the mark of an accomplished statesman, especially in foreign affairs. Communicating intent with deniability is an art that perhaps you missed.
You are entitled to your opinion as to whether the Brits need his wisdom. Once again, perhaps you are missing the point. The communication might well be intended for third parties. When Reagan ran against Carter, his campaign sent a clear message. The Iranians got it and surrendered the hostages abruptly upon Reagan's election.
I do agree with your tactic of the US President stating clearly how we are prepared to help. In so doing, are we not also suggesting courses of action? Would that not be extending our wisdom?