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In reply to the discussion: Do you support NATO enforcing a no fly zone in Ukraine? [View all]ColinC
(11,064 posts)20. I think that all the things we have done should have been done in 2014 and werent
And we would not be in this situation. I think that direct involvement will happen no matter what, and the only way to prevent escalation to annihilation is to intervene sooner rather than later...
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Excellent summation! We need to fully support NATO and President Biden in their positions to
PortTack
Mar 2022
#10
Call it what it is, a combat air patrol that shoots other planes out of the sky.
WhiskeyGrinder
Mar 2022
#7
They will not shoot down other planes in the sky if there are no planes to shoot
ColinC
Mar 2022
#11
I think that all the things we have done should have been done in 2014 and werent
ColinC
Mar 2022
#20
I think it would allow the Ukraine defenses to focus on shelling and cruise missiles if they
ColinC
Mar 2022
#31
VERY Few "dog fights" happen today most downed jets by AA missiles or ballistics. UA doesn't have
uponit7771
Mar 2022
#38
While I support a no fly zone, I understand it is not going to happen. Neither are migs.
ColinC
Mar 2022
#39
Hope not, they can change the whole matter with long range AA. Word is up north
uponit7771
Mar 2022
#52
I would certainly hope that Congress would vote on it before any US involvement.
David__77
Mar 2022
#30
I was merely trying to point out that the effect of air strikes has been catastrophic, not minimal..
AntiFascist
Mar 2022
#45