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In reply to the discussion: Panicked Pentagon Sends Land Invasion Force to Middle East [View all]Fil1957
(685 posts)21. Here we go again. This is how "forever" wars start. I though DJT said --- never mind!
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Well, Trump is a Republican. I have not found a Republican president who did not start a war.
LiberalArkie
11 hrs ago
#56
How many ground troops is Israel prepping for the invasion, or did they buy the land war from us too?
sboatcar
Yesterday
#8
Possible plans maybe to seize some of the islands at the mouth of the Hormuz
EX500rider
18 hrs ago
#48
Well, if they're banking on that few boots on the ground, this will fail far far faster than Iraq and Afghanistan.
paleotn
Yesterday
#17
Here we go again. This is how "forever" wars start. I though DJT said --- never mind!
Fil1957
Yesterday
#21
If you want a detailed picture of what's going on, watch Nance's Day 14 video.
flashman13
Yesterday
#23
Is there a chance that our leaders invisioned the Iranians would have ground troops on camels with swords?
Srkdqltr
Yesterday
#29
Let me guess: Just before this was announced Eric and Don Jr. bought up shares in a casket manufacturing corporation.
LaMouffette
22 hrs ago
#36
I respect and appreciate our Marines' abilities, but if Trump is considering going into Iran,...
LudwigPastorius
20 hrs ago
#41
There is No place where 5000 troops could do ANYTHING useful except defending bases.
Ford_Prefect
19 hrs ago
#47
Russian satellites will pin point where the Marines will be going to and or deployed at.
Botany
11 hrs ago
#55
"they will be targets of drones, missiles, artillery, planes, and suicide attacks."
BumRushDaShow
10 hrs ago
#58