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This has been the calling card of the US Navy for over 200 years. They continue to fulfill their mission.

Because only a fool would fire on a Burke DDG at sea.

1 posted on 01/30/2016 3:23:27 PM PST by Mariner

To: Mariner

If China takes them prisoner will Obama write them a check?

2 posted on 01/30/2016 3:29:32 PM PST by the_daug

To: Mariner

I hope they realize that if they get in a fix, the CIC will hang them out to dry, like Benghazi.

3 posted on 01/30/2016 3:29:46 PM PST by Spok ("What're you going to believe-me or your own eyes?" -Marx (Groucho))

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4 posted on 01/30/2016 3:37:48 PM PST by DoughtyOne (the Free Republic Caucus: what FReepers are thinking, 10s, 100s, or 1000s. It's up to you.)

To: Mariner

Yea, but a fool as CiC would order them to “safe” weapons.

5 posted on 01/30/2016 3:47:26 PM PST by AFreeBird

To: Mariner

6 posted on 01/30/2016 4:00:15 PM PST by ASA Vet (Jus Soli + Jus Sanguinis = NBC)

To: Mariner

Sure...look how scared tBe Iranians were...

7 posted on 01/30/2016 4:01:15 PM PST by ex91B10 (We've tried the Soap Box,the Ballot Box and the Jury Box; ONE BOX LEFT!)

To: Mariner

"Because only a fool would fire on a Burke DDG at sea."

You would think, but I wonder if the US Navy ship would be allowed to fire back. Rules of engagement and all of that.

12 posted on 01/30/2016 5:42:07 PM PST by buckalfa (I am feeling much better now.)

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