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In reply to the discussion: Exclusive: US to send 2nd aircraft carrier to eastern Mediterranean [View all]EX500rider
(12,590 posts)41. The "nuclear missile subs" ie SSBNs are either on patrol in deep oceans as usual or in port
The carrier group most like has a attack sub (SSNs) attached with cruise missile capability.
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Exclusive: US to send 2nd aircraft carrier to eastern Mediterranean [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Oct 2023
OP
CoC makes that decision with or without Congressional Declaration...see Iraq, Kuwait, Vietnam...etc.
Alexander Of Assyria
Oct 2023
#19
That is exactly what it is. Iran came out threatening if Israel goes after Zhamas they will get
JohnSJ
Oct 2023
#25
The President has rather broad powers none of which require such a declaration. For example it
cstanleytech
Oct 2023
#32
Did not require declaration of war to invade Iraq! Too many powers...what if trump had them...again?
Alexander Of Assyria
Oct 2023
#38
The majority of Congress backed up the decision to invade Iraq and if the majority opposed it they
cstanleytech
Oct 2023
#43
No declaration of war, President given war powers Patriot Act. ... took years more to rescind...
Alexander Of Assyria
Oct 2023
#46
I guess we have to be "policemen of the world." (sigh). My WW I and II relatives would agree. nt
Evolve Dammit
Oct 2023
#2
Weren't doing anything useful anyway...might as well feed the warhawks some guano.
Alexander Of Assyria
Oct 2023
#20
I suspect some of it has to do with subconscious guilt due to the US not stepping in and
cstanleytech
Oct 2023
#44
This is mostly deterrence, but if Hezbollah or Iran tries to directly engage, that will change
Kennah
Oct 2023
#18
That is why the the carriers have Aegis guided missile cruisers and destroyers as a screen
ripcord
Oct 2023
#22
You are right to worry, there is no telliong what that madman Ali Khamenei might do
ripcord
Oct 2023
#24
It's not just a carrier alone it's a fleet and there are probably more than enough ships in the two
cstanleytech
Oct 2023
#34
Those Hamas missiles have no where near the accurately to hit a moving ship way offshore
EX500rider
Oct 2023
#27
However neither Hamas, Hezbollah or Iran have the means to sink a USN CV offshore in the Med
EX500rider
Oct 2023
#29
A moving carrier and other ships are a lot harder to hit than a large stationary city
XorXor
Oct 2023
#42
Putin's upset by just one carrier in the area. He's going to piss in his pants about two.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Oct 2023
#36
Where are Americas 30 nuclear missile subs...these two groups are for show...mostly used for that.
Alexander Of Assyria
Oct 2023
#39
The "nuclear missile subs" ie SSBNs are either on patrol in deep oceans as usual or in port
EX500rider
Oct 2023
#41