Originally posted by Patrick: You know nothing about these current events. You can bang your drum all you want about a job you might've had years ago, but it doesn't give you any pertinent insight on what is now going on in the Caribbean. ...
And you are just waaay out of your league. Whatever Todd knows, you most certainly know nothing about. He most likely knows the "play-book" - probably has read it. And knows the rules (some of which he even repeated for your benefit). I seriously doubt that much has changed, over the years, where "unfriendlies" are concerned. Your "self-appointed expertise" is laughable. You're literally telling someone who worked within that agency that he doesn't know what he's talking about. You're embarrassing yourself.
1 "Drug boats"? There has been no documented proof of anything presented. Can you imagine the uproar if the tables were turned and foreign countries started blowing up US vessels at their government's discretion?
2 And how about the second strike to kill survivors of the first strike. This goes against everything that civilized countries stand for... even in war time conditions, which this certainly is not.
It's unbelievable and sickening how a small segment of the American population is just turning a blind eye (and/or making up any number of bogus excuses) to accept the illegal deeds of this totally out of control authoritarian regime which is currently destroying what the United States of America used to supposedly stand for.
This isn't a left/right issue... this has to do with what's right, and what's wrong.
1 Have you seen any documented evidence from anybody contradicting the allegation. Left wing media would have been all over it instead of flinging **** against the wall to see if it sticks. We don't stop foreign countries from blowing up US vessels at their government's discretion?
2 It is apparent that you vast knowledge of US Presidential history is lacking. Obama did three, and sometimes more strike on the same target.
Originally posted by Patrick: You know nothing about these current events. You can bang your drum all you want about a job you might've had years ago, but it doesn't give you any pertinent insight on what is now going on in the Caribbean.
Evidentially your knowledge about clandestine US activities does not realize that a retired employee still can have the same security clearances.
Do you think Todd still has no contacts within the organizations ?
Originally posted by Raydar: And you are just waaay out of your league. Whatever Todd knows, you most certainly know nothing about. He most likely knows the "play-book" - probably has read it. And knows the rules (some of which he even repeated for your benefit). I seriously doubt that much has changed, over the years, where "unfriendlies" are concerned. Your "self-appointed expertise" is laughable. You're literally telling someone who worked within that agency that he doesn't know what he's talking about. You're embarrassing yourself.
It's ridiculous... I was a GG-14, which is the equivalent to a Lieutenant Colonel. So, I wasn't some kid working in the mail room. It was literally 7 years ago, and SOCOM was 4 years ago. Human trafficking, humanitarian aid (to the AOR / Area of Responsibility), and stopping drug trafficking is what they've been doing since US SOUTHCOM was created. It's so ridiculous that this is even being argued. The commander literally said as such, the exact same things I'm saying.
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Originally posted by cliffw:
Do you think Todd still has no contacts within the organizations ?
I do... but I intentionally don't talk work with them. We send pictures of cats, make fart jokes, and send pictures of food to each other. One of them is left-leaning, but the rest of us in the group chat are conservative.
It's so ridiculous that this is even being argued.
What, that a government (and/or government figures) would never lie about their actions? Might be time for a reality check!
Oh, but since the label of "narco-terrorists" has been arbitrarily assigned to whomever television personality Pete Hegseth wishes, that makes everything peachy keen. Carry on.
No deflection, it's right on the mark... "as distasteful as that may be to you".
Back up there, big fella... You've done nothing to counter the facts/realities of the situation of the "boat people".
I'll ask again, is that all you've got? Or are you just going to continue the deflection, and keep hurling insults? I mean, it is how lefties react to confrontation.
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I'm in favor of the money from the government and private sector, given to babies and invested. I'm particularly fond of the promise made to teach the children the basics of financial responsibility as they grow older.
Clearly, this topic has attracted antagonistic views who believe Trump is corrupted AND refuses important wins for common Americans.
After nearly one year, some below are my favorite’s wins:
Secured the Border: Illegal border crossings have declined to the lowest level ever recorded! Returning of "Law and Order" Deporting Illegal Immigrant Killers, Rapists, Child Molesters, Terrorists and Drug Dealers Resumed Construction of the Border Wall Laken Riley Act: The law requires illegal immigrants arrested or charged with theft or violence to be detained Official Policy of the U.S. Government that there are Only Two Sexes Designated English as the Official Language of the United States Rescued American Citizens Held Hostage Abroad
Cracking Down On: So-Called “Sanctuary States/Cities” The Flow of Illegal Drugs
Ended: Unfair Practice of FORCING Women to Compete Against Men in FEMALE Sports Biden-Era Electric Vehicle Mandate “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Initiatives
You've done nothing to counter the facts/realities of the situation of the "boat people".
When the use of nuclear weapons against Japan in WW2 is mentioned in the defence of bombing boats and killing people in the Caribbean, then it's understood that all common sense about "facts/realities of the situation" has long since left this discussion.
When the use of nuclear weapons against Japan in WW2 is mentioned in the defence of bombing boats and killing people in the Caribbean, then it's understood that all common sense about "facts/realities of the situation" has long since left this discussion.
In other words, you've got nothin'. Got it. Nice try.
Sinister lizard men in their speedboats, transporting their narcotic cargoes to the Mafia in America ! President D.J.Trump's US Navy blasts them out of the Sargasso Sea, not far from Venezuela where the Cartels harvest the white powder. ' 50 Tons of Blow Johnny ! 25 key bales just floating to shore ! ' Finding a bale of blow on the beach, could maybe buy a house in Florida, pay off college tuition debt, a big screen TV, a new washer and dryer, new wheels, an suv. ' Let's go find another one ! '
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This goes against everything that civilized countries stand for... even in war time conditions, which this certainly is not.
Careful, Rob... Pete Hegseth is liable to put down the bottle and call for another bomb strike! 
