[henkster]

I do not like the idea of naming our carriers after Presidents and politicians. I would prefer the classics, like Lexington and Hornet.

[Paladin2]

Rename one to Bomb, Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Bomb Iran

and another Death to Mecca.

[uncbob]

I would prefer the classics, like Lexington and Hornet.

But then we wouldn't have THE BIG STICK or THE GIPPER

[DesertRhino]

“I do not like the idea of naming our carriers after Presidents and politicians. I would prefer the classics, like Lexington and Hornet.”

THIS!!! There are fewer carriers than ever, so all the classic Revolutionary war names should be used. Its disgusting to name a ship after a politician... no exceptions post WWI. Probably post Spanish American war.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

With the excption of the RR, I’d agree...

[2001convSVT]

I full agree with you, no politician should be the subject of hero worship.

[Sam_Damon]

A landlubber here, but I could not help but feel disgust at “USS Gabrielle Giffords.”

Bring back the names of US Navy “ships of the line.” Thanks.

[DoodleDawg]

I do not like the idea of naming our carriers after Presidents and politicians. I would prefer the classics, like Lexington and Hornet.

Classic names don't vote on appropriations. Politicians do.