Out of nowhere, the nose pitched up and the damned thing departed. I swear, I didn't touch anything.
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Did someone say jelly?
...and now I'm hungry again.
Ho-lee Jesus . . . what is that?
What the FUCK is that??
WHAT IS THAT, PRIVATE PYLE???
President Trump: "We have many options for Venezuela, including a possible military option if necessary"
Because why the fuck not!?
Because why the fuck not!?
Just got back from a night out in Old Town. This made me put in the DVD and watch the first half. Thanks Nittany, for making my hang over that much worse tomorrow.
One can never be sure with the President's comments. Is it a Trumpism, or his preference to be obtuse or imprecise when speaking of foreign policy and military options? But the notion that a military option, that is a roll for the military in Venezuela, is absurd is in contravention of history. Failed, failing or unfriendly governments under siege have resulted in Americans and their interests being threatened numerous times. And, historically, the military has been ordered into action in some of those cases.
Operation Urgent Fury
Operation Just Cause
Operation Eagle Claw (Failed Iran hostage rescue)
The CVW 17 intercept and force down of an Egypt Air B737
Operation Ghost Rider (the Libyan bombing )
and although the US interests and American protection argument is weak, Operation Restore Hope, for humanitarian reasons.
There are plenty of Americans living and working there. It is not hard to imagine American interests and persons requiring evacuation, rescue, or defense in Venezuela. And that is a job for the military, for which plans currently exist and are likely being reviewed. That is why the fuck!
As an aside, I always liked the name Operation Just Cause.
Q: Why are we invading Panama?
A: Just 'cause!
Q: Why are we invading Panama?
A: Just 'cause!
I doubt the intent was to convey the possibility of HA or NEO operations, but as you indicated, precision in language is lacking. I hope that you would agree that in the conventional way in which you and I understand the phrase "military option," that it doesn't make much sense in ameliorating Venezuela's manifold economic and political problems. Until they pose a serious threat to our national interests, let the Venezuelans figure it out. They were seduced by a charismatic socialist buffoon. The chickens have come home to roost.
I happen to believe the message did convey the possibility of HA or NEO. Neither of us knows for sure. And neither does anyone else chattering about it in the news. I agree, any military option, as we know them, would not cure Venezuela's economic and political problems. But I believe the answer given by the President respecting the suffering of the people of Venezuela does suggest he thought about military HA operations, not a TLAM on Maduro's head. HA a good idea? I certainly don't think we are there yet, especially since it likely would not be permissive. Clearly some of those operations have gone south for us, others, the vast majority, the US military has done well and they should be proud. In any case. I believe the hyperventilation over his comment is misplaced.
...............but Sean Penn and Joe Kennedy Liked him.
Originally, "Blue Spoon".
Venezuela isn't really an issue, an idiot in the far East has our idiots attention, so man the button!