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12. "Rightly" criticized ?? I'm surprised you say that. To split hairs, they'd be cruising ducks, not sitting ducks.

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 03:50 AM

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Ever since the Falklands War, I've had strong doubts about letting major ships get anywhere near the front lines.

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Hey, y'all remember the Falklands War? 303squadron Mar 31 #1

Look what recent history teaches us, gab13by13 Mar 31 #2

Good analogy, gab13by13 Mar 31 #4

Yeahbut that proves what a Greatest biznezman he is!!! griloco Mar 31 #6

At least they had other options LeftInTX Mar 31 #11

I often refer to Cheeto as the 'American Galtieri' peppertree Mar 31 #8

And don't forget the 15 Iranian submarines that were not sunk Submariner Mar 31 #5

Never knew about those subs Farmer-Rick Mar 31 #7

I was onboard with you. This is my primary fear... IrishAfricanAmerican Mar 31 #9

Ukraine will save the day. nt. druidity33 Mar 31 #10