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Iranian coup: A tale of two U.S. Navy vessels
Central View ^ | January 17, 2016 | William Hamilton, J.D., Ph.D.

Posted on 01/17/2016 1:57:49 PM PST by Taxman

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To: SaveFerris

From the start I thought it was some sort of Obama-ordered set-up. Now I am more sure than ever. How does he keep getting away with this crap???


21 posted on 01/17/2016 2:26:49 PM PST by ilovesarah2012
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To: gaijin

22 posted on 01/17/2016 2:29:08 PM PST by gaijin
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To: Taxman

INTENTIONAL.


23 posted on 01/17/2016 2:30:30 PM PST by Captainpaintball (Immigration without assimilation is the death of a nation -- FUJB!!!)
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To: ilovesarah2012

How is it that much of any of it has happened? It is not explainable in human terms, I don’t think.

The article saying Bibi was opposing him for U.N. Sec General didn’t really surprise me. Precedent or not, it won’t surprise me if he gets it. For more than one reason.


24 posted on 01/17/2016 2:31:11 PM PST by SaveFerris (Be a blessing to a stranger today for some have entertained angels unaware)
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To: WilliamofCarmichael

Set it up.

Facilitated it.

Didn’t have adequate ROE in place.

Whatever.

Ophonybama and John Effing Kerry have violated their Oath of Office numerous times in numerous ways.


25 posted on 01/17/2016 2:31:27 PM PST by Taxman (H. L. Mencken correctly observed: Government is actually the worst failure of civilized man.)
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To: gaijin

They can’t get their stories straight:

Defense chief Ash Carter: US sailors made navigational error in Iran

http://bonhamjournal.com/2016/01/17/defense-chief-ash-carter-us-sailors-made-navigational-error.html

The incident, which occurred near Farsi Island, may not have been malicious. A U.S. official told The Washington Post that in fact Iran may be in possession of U.S. Navy crews because the boats broke down, or ran out of gas. The boats are small in size and apparently were within 12 nautical miles of Iranian territory when they ran into mechanical failure. Iran, lead by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, is currently holding the crews on Farsi Island.

Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2016/01/12/iran-is-holding-two-us-navy-boats-says-it-will-release-crews-shortly/#ixzz3xXmhQKM6


26 posted on 01/17/2016 2:33:22 PM PST by ilovesarah2012
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To: Taxman
Apparently, one of the RCBs had a propulsion problem and radioed U.S. 5th Fleet in Bahrain for assistance. Congressman Louis Gohmert (R) of Texas claims the Obama White House intervened, asked the Iranian Navy to provide assistance, and ordered the U.S. 5th Fleet to stand down.

Really? A small craft having some engine trouble and asking for assistance goes so far up the chain of command that the White House intervenes? This seems rather mundane for that.

Has this been reported anywhere else?

27 posted on 01/17/2016 2:34:16 PM PST by Snickering Hound
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To: gaijin

You know what?

I’m beginning to doubt ANY US vessel out there had ANY engine problems AT ALL:

With the Iran deal still iffy, their ROE were totally outlandish but iron-clad so they couldn’t shoot back under ANY case at all.

And the emboldened Iranians knew that, and boarded them, worry-free.

I think the Iranians were aware of a gulf route frequented by our Riverine guys, set a TRAP and then sprung it on us and the US side simply refused to fight back, per their strict instructions.


28 posted on 01/17/2016 2:35:59 PM PST by gaijin
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To: gaijin
This looks like Captured To All Hell:


29 posted on 01/17/2016 2:39:29 PM PST by gaijin
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30 posted on 01/17/2016 2:39:50 PM PST by Iron Munro (The wise have stores of choice food and oil but a foolish man devours all he has. Proverbs 21:20)
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To: Taxman
These guys were sent on this mission all the while being compromised by their leaders back home who gave the Iranians a 'heads-up' in advance. For some reason the smell of estrogen shrouds this unbelievably WEAK surrender by America.

Pathetic and weak. All of them.

31 posted on 01/17/2016 2:40:00 PM PST by Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America
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To: Taxman

This whole thing stinks to high heaven and other than Gohmert not a peep out of Congress.


32 posted on 01/17/2016 2:40:18 PM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: Taxman
We must not let this act of Ophonybama/John Effing Kerry act of Treason/cowardice go unpunished!

First of all it wasn't an act of treason, it was a delivery...

Of what...who knows..?

The whole story makes no sense at all, so based on Obama past behavior this was a planned action to achieve some nefarious agenda...

33 posted on 01/17/2016 2:42:50 PM PST by Popman (Christ alone: My Cornerstone...)
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To: gaijin

The look on their faces says ‘we were set up’.


34 posted on 01/17/2016 2:42:57 PM PST by Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America
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To: ilovesarah2012

“Ran out of gas.” Riiiiiiiight!


35 posted on 01/17/2016 2:43:14 PM PST by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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To: ilovesarah2012

They just throw different lies in many directions. It’s worked for them so far, so they just keep going.


36 posted on 01/17/2016 2:43:32 PM PST by SaveFerris (Be a blessing to a stranger today for some have entertained angels unaware)
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To: centurion316
but it convinces me that this Idiot in Chief is beyond stupid.

Please tell me you aren't just realizing this
37 posted on 01/17/2016 2:44:14 PM PST by ratzoe (damn, I miss Barbara Olson)
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To: gaijin

The females looks the most distressed. Was she driving?


38 posted on 01/17/2016 2:44:20 PM PST by Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

“I ran out of gas. I... I had a flat tire. I didn’t have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn’t come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from out of town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake. A terrible flood. Locusts! IT WASN’T MY FAULT, I SWEAR TO GOD!”


39 posted on 01/17/2016 2:44:41 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: gaijin; Travis McGee; Jeff Head
Trav, here'a RCB training video clearly showing a towing excercise among 2 RCB's. It's likely that you've already been sent a link, so this is more for the board.

The whole tow line hook up was done very, very quickly. Watch and totally discount the 'Rope' was too short excuse.

US Military Riverine Command Boat Training

Worth doing a search for RCB specs to understand how heavily armed and armored they are as well as navigation and detection gear.

40 posted on 01/17/2016 2:45:18 PM PST by Covenantor (Men are ruled..e.by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern - Chesterton)
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