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2024-11-13 Arabia

US warships repelled attack from Yemen’s Houthis, Pentagon says

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Posted by trailing wife 2024-11-13 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11142 views ] Top
File under: Houthis

#1 This is one reason we still need battleships. Floating artillery with pinpoint accuracy that can dig large holes in the earth and other things. Maybe replace the 16" guns with HIMARS systems. It's either that or some iron-bomb ARCLIGHT strikes to teach people you DON'T MESS WITH THE US.

Posted by Old Patriot 2024-11-13 11:24|| 2024-11-13 11:24|| Front Page Top

#2 Floating artillery with pinpoint accuracy that can dig large holes in the earth and other things.

That sounds like one of Elon's recent test flights! Just thinking out loud... a reusable booster that can launch sub-orbital munitions would be very handy at times. Especially when you need to make a delivery right *now*.

"Daddy, why are tribal savages attacking our ships? Why don't we make them stop?"
-- my inner 2 year old

Posted by SteveS 2024-11-13 12:44|| 2024-11-13 12:44|| Front Page Top

#3 "Our civilization has sinned!
Fill missiles with sunshine and wind,
So that when I cry, 'Fly!'
All you cavemen will die,"
Growled a grim little monkey, and grinned.

Posted by Pancho Poodle8452 2024-11-13 15:21|| 2024-11-13 15:21|| Front Page Top

#4 Planet of the Sour Grapes, or, Greta Cobaltic Prosperity Sphere.

Posted by Pancho Poodle8452 2024-11-13 15:24|| 2024-11-13 15:24|| Front Page Top

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