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2024-05-23 Government Corruption

16 of 49 US SSNs in Drydocks or Waiting for Available Drydock Space

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Posted by Griter+Slash1619 2024-05-23 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11141 views ] Top

#1 what do we need offensive forces for? They are just a temptation for the worst in DC to start more expensive wars we can't afford.
Defend our own border, that's a tall enough problem for them to fix. After that's over we can worry about shipyards.

Posted by Cromonter Spawn of the Faeries8102 2024-05-23 03:05|| 2024-05-23 03:05|| Front Page Top

#2 ^ Hi, Herb

Posted by Frank G 2024-05-23 05:14|| 2024-05-23 05:14|| Front Page Top

#3 what do we need offensive forces for?

Think of it like car insurance - better have it and not need it than need it and not have it. MAD may sound mad, but it's basic game theory.

I'd be more worried about the Klingons and other schemers looking to play the Great Game. Who is up for some Afghanistan?

Posted by SteveS 2024-05-23 05:25|| 2024-05-23 05:25|| Front Page Top

#4

Could lack of Federal $$$$$$ be an issue?
Or, is it there are only 17+/- dry docks in the USA, NOT counting the floaters?

Posted by NN2N1 2024-05-23 05:33|| 2024-05-23 05:33|| Front Page Top

#5 what do we need offensive forces for?

Peace through superior firepower.

Peace happens when both sides know who would win, war results when it is in question.

Posted by Glenmore 2024-05-23 08:47|| 2024-05-23 08:47|| Front Page Top

#6 Think of it in terms of football. Few scores are made by the defensive line. Of course if your goal doesn't include winning, leave the offensive line on the bench.

Posted by Besoeker 2024-05-23 09:13|| 2024-05-23 09:13|| Front Page Top

#7 Try framing a house with a tack hammer.

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-05-23 09:15|| 2024-05-23 09:15|| Front Page Top

#8 what do we need offensive forces for?

For when ZOG orders you to wipe out Brussels and liberate Ireland - Spain can go to hell, and Norway is Russia's problem.

Posted by Grom the reflective 2024-05-23 10:06|| 2024-05-23 10:06|| Front Page Top

#9 what do we need offensive forces for?

Well...to crush the opposition.
Not like that's ever going to happen.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-05-23 10:59|| 2024-05-23 10:59|| Front Page Top

#10 Herb is consistent, even when he uses other nyms

Posted by Frank G 2024-05-23 11:20|| 2024-05-23 11:20|| Front Page Top

#11 Do they actually have crews for the boats?
I realize the nuc boats always have reactor guys on board, even when powered down, but how 'bout the rest? They seem to be shorthanded.
(I had a HS buddy, who qual'ed for reactor watch, got assigned to a boat in the Pac, and rode it into the Boston navy yard for a 2 year refit. Good work if you can get it.)

Posted by ed in texas 2024-05-23 12:24|| 2024-05-23 12:24|| Front Page Top

#12 In 1968, Nuclear subs needed “refueling” every 5 years. I do not know what the current schedule looks like since I left the sub force in 72. The reason why, I got married and would not go back to “cold” bunking.

Posted by Old Salty 2024-05-23 13:37|| 2024-05-23 13:37|| Front Page Top

#13 Still, a better performance record than our friends in Germany.

Posted by Ebbuger Whuque4103 2024-05-23 14:18|| 2024-05-23 14:18|| Front Page Top

#14 if I understand correctly, the Los Angeles class only requires one refueling during its lifetime and the Virginia class don’t require any refuelings!

Posted by Andy Wherenter1387 2024-05-23 20:27|| 2024-05-23 20:27|| Front Page Top

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