“Iran has demonstrated that with its missiles, drones and small boats, it still has the capability to disrupt traffic through the strait of hormuz despite the American military presence.”
Why are we spending hundreds of billions yearly for a navy that allegedly can’t reliably defend large ships from ragtag, raghead boaters?
You’re right about that. People on FR need to be realistic and not support Trump on everything like they are. For real people - the people I work with - that are making $15, $20 or so an hour ( or even less, yes that is very common). This cannot go on. I’m stuck with the truck I got and have been paying an extra $22.50 a week, or $90 a month for gas for a couple months now. At my wage I can no longer afford to do this. For retirees and elites its no problem, but it is a serious problem for regular folks, including those in the US military that supporting families on military pay. Remember them in about 6 months when the election happens because they will remember. Unless this war wraps up asap it will be considered the biggest economic stumble of the 21st century. We were on track, excellent progress, and feel flat on our face as a nation unless the mullahs are completely removed and a US friendly government in place in Iran.