XXX ...US warship heads to Yemeni waters to block Iranian weapons...XXX

[LongTermGuy]

*Just heard on the news...

"Navy officials say the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt is steaming toward the waters off Yemen and will join other American ships prepared to intercept any Iranian vessels carrying weapons to the Houthi (HOO'-thee) rebels..."

http://article.wn.com/view/2015/04/20/US_warship_heads_to_Yemeni_waters_to_block_Iranian _weapons_k/



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LongTerm. Actually, this is nothing new with reference to Yemen. Our Navy has been observing, and tracking ALL movements of Iranian shipping into, and out of the Persian Gulf, and Strait of Hormuz since Long before the First Gulf War.

Up to today, or when this information was intentionally released. The Obama/Pentagon admin wanted to keep it quiet in order for Obama to get some pats on the back for his PERFECTION in fighting those terrible TERRORISTS...he refuses to admit...even exist. Remember? Obama was really proud of how well everything has been going in YEMEN? Just like everything else he's LIED about.

[LongTermGuy]

LongTerm. Actually, this is nothing new with reference to Yemen. Our Navy has been observing, and tracking ALL movements of Iranian shipping into, and out of the Persian Gulf, and Strait of Hormuz since Long before the First Gulf War.

Up to today, or when this information was intentionally released. The Obama/Pentagon admin wanted to keep it quiet in order for Obama to get some pats on the back for his PERFECTION in fighting those terrible TERRORISTS...he refuses to admit...even exist. Remember? Obama was really proud of how well everything has been going in YEMEN? Just like everything else he's LIED about.

`Oh yea...understand and agree Brother....But this can be an interesting open can of worms ..`o`always had a problem with thinking ahead and `circumstances`....What if the proud tough talking muslims force his hand...?...a Quagmire for `o`.....By the way this is the correct move IMO....but `maybe` not how `o` planned it ...

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`Oh yea...understand and agree Brother....But this can be an interesting open can of worms ..`o`always had a problem with thinking ahead and `circumstances`....What if the proud tough talking muslims force his hand...?...a Quagmire for `o`.....By the way this is the correct move IMO....but `maybe` not how `o` planned it ...

You can almost Bet Obama had a hand in this. But we shouldn't forget. Obama also determines the ROE (rules of engagement), and those ships (Commanding Officers) probably have orders to play Innocent Games with American lives. I wouldn't be surprised if we had another COLE kind of circumstance happen there.
But...Our Sailors, and Marines...TAKE NO NAMES, and ASK QUESTIONS LATER when somebody shoots at them.

[LongTermGuy]

You can almost Bet Obama had a hand in this. But we shouldn't forget. Obama also determines the ROE (rules of engagement), and those ships (Commanding Officers) probably have orders to play Innocent Games with American lives. I wouldn't be surprised if we had another COLE kind of circumstance happen there.
But...Our Sailors, and Marines...TAKE NO NAMES, and ASK QUESTIONS LATER when somebody shoots at them.

`Oh hell ya...understand....and agree....now we wait...look for the checkmate .......

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`Oh hell ya...understand....and agree....now we wait...look for the checkmate .......

LongTerm. Funnier side of this is. Iran has been placing YOUTUBE video's online that show how powerful their Navy is Supposed to be...., but even as they pretend to be so great, using their endless propaganda video's with exciting music, and subtitles. Not once would they ever admit...ONE U.S Navy Destroyer could blow all of them out of the water...while the crews of the Navy ships watch Movies, or play BINGO on a Sunday afternoon during HOLIDAY ROUTINE...with their BBQ on the fantail blowing smoke at the IRANIANS!

[LongTermGuy]

​Better update ...

`The U.S. Navy has been beefing up its presence in the Gulf of Aden and the southern Arabian Sea amid reports that a convoy of about eight Iranian ships is heading toward Yemen and possibly carrying arms for the Houthis.
A Navy official confirmed to Fox News that the USS Theodore Roosevelt -- along with her escort ship, the USS Normandy, a guided-missile cruiser -- left the Persian Gulf on Sunday en route for the Arabian Sea, to help enforce the blockade.
Tensions are rising in the region even as the U.S. and five other world powers scramble to strike a final deal with Iran on its nuclear program by the end of June. The fighting in Yemen, where U.S. ally Saudi Arabia is leading a coalition against the Iran-backed rebels...


"We have seen evidence that the Iranians are supplying weapons and other armed support to the Houthis in Yemen. That support will only contribute to greater violence in that country," he said. "These are exactly the kind of destabilizing activities that we have in mind when we raise concerns about Iran's destabilizing activities in the Middle East."

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He said "the Iranians are acutely aware of our concerns for their continued support of the Houth is by sending them large shipments of weapons."

More...

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015...eni-waters-to/

[Gunny]

`Oh yea...understand and agree Brother....But this can be an interesting open can of worms ..`o`always had a problem with thinking ahead and `circumstances`....What if the proud tough talking muslims force his hand...?...a Quagmire for `o`.....By the way this is the correct move IMO....but `maybe` not how `o` planned it ...

It's not an open can of worms. Iran is taunting Obama. He won't do anything and they know it.

AT is correct. I've sat hour after boring hour off the coast of Yemen more than twice.

[LongTermGuy]

It's not an open can of worms. Iran is taunting Obama. He won't do anything and they know it.

AT is correct. I've sat hour after boring hour off the coast of Yemen more than twice.

`Yup...They been playing `o` for awhile...Obama is torn...might have another beer summit...

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`Yup...They been playing `o` for awhile...Obama is torn...might have another beer summit...

LongTerm, and everyone else who responded to this. I am old enough to remember the NAVAL BLOCKADE, JFK imposed during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and this story was beginning to sound very much like that one.

Iran, and other nations who hate America can do all of the Sabre Rattling they want. We all know they do so to convince their own people about how well their Propaganda Machines are expected to be. But...I personally know and have more confidence in our NAVY than TEN THOUSAND Obama Ass Kisser's from the Muslim Bro-hood.

Nobody...and I do mean NOBODY else on Earth can match, or compete with our Military Capabilities. The only thing holding Our Military Back is...Our Coward-in-Chief DUMBAMA!

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

The obama what a damn fool, trying to give them nukes while he sends a warship to stop their terrorist spreading. etc.
Will he make his ffing puny-ass mind up?
Either fight 'em or kiss their asses. Right now the ass kissing is winning out.
The height of stupidity, negotiating with them while sending a warship to stop the terrorism spreading they do.

If this isn't enough to show the citizenry what a damn buffoon he is nothing will be.
It is like a judge bargaining with a criminal for a reduced sentence while he is in a bank robbing it to pay his attorney..
insanity..... on parade but hey its all good right?
Because a black mac can do no wrong iffin he got himself elected to such a powerful position. liberal dumbasses.. -Tyr

[LongTermGuy]

The obama what a damn fool, trying to give them nukes while he sends a warship to stop their terrorist spreading. etc.
Will he make his ffing puny-ass mind up?
Either fight 'em or kiss their asses. Right now the ass kissing is winning out.
The height of stupidity, negotiating with them while sending a warship to stop the terrorism spreading they do.

If this isn't enough to show the citizenry what a damn buffoon he is nothing will be.
It is like a judge bargaining with a criminal for a reduced sentence while he is in a bank robbing it to pay his attorney..
insanity..... on parade but hey its all good right?
Because a black mac can do no wrong iffin he got himself elected to such a powerful position. liberal dumbasses.. -Tyr

`Oh so well said....^^...Insanity....This is what I meant by a can-o-worms.....naive slick Liberal stupidity....`

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The obama what a damn fool, trying to give them nukes while he sends a warship to stop their terrorist spreading. etc.
Will he make his ffing puny-ass mind up?
Either fight 'em or kiss their asses. Right now the ass kissing is winning out.
The height of stupidity, negotiating with them while sending a warship to stop the terrorism spreading they do.

If this isn't enough to show the citizenry what a damn buffoon he is nothing will be.
It is like a judge bargaining with a criminal for a reduced sentence while he is in a bank robbing it to pay his attorney..
insanity..... on parade but hey its all good right?
Because a black mac can do no wrong iffin he got himself elected to such a powerful position. liberal dumbasses.. -Tyr

Tyr. Obama didn't get himself elected. Every Racist in this nation who fears being shown, or told the truth Elected Obama. We all know WHY he was put into office. But cowards who fear being called racists had to vote for him because they are UNINFORMED, UNEDUCATED, and Just plain STUPID.

[LongTermGuy]

Tyr. Obama didn't get himself elected. Every Racist in this nation who fears being shown, or told the truth Elected Obama. We all know WHY he was put into office. But cowards who fear being called racists had to vote for him because they are UNINFORMED, UNEDUCATED, and Just plain STUPID.

+1 ^^^

`....Also....Dear friend...Dont forget the walking Dead who voted many times...the open borders...the cheating in the voting booths... and the Young who were brainwashed and Lied to....and never ever forget the Liberal Indoctrination dished out in Americas public schools...

[aboutime]

+1 ^^^

`....Also....Dear friend...Dont forget the walking Dead who voted many times...the open borders...the cheating in the voting booths... and the Young who were brainwashed and Lied to....and never ever forget the Liberal Indoctrination dished out in Americas public schools...

LongTerm. Personally, with regard to this thread, and it's topic. I have felt exactly what I am sure, those thousands of NAVY people, aboard all of those ships are feeling...AS WE SPEAK. Obama, the Dems, and non-caring, selfish Americans who are SAFE, back here in the USA...WILL NEVER KNOW what the feelings are like to be in an area like around Yemen. The uncertainty, the mystery, and being SCARED of the unknown is REAL. I felt it during Nam, the 1st Gulf War, Bosnia, and even during the bombing of Kadaffi's tents back in the 80's, as well as the fear after learning about Our Marines being blown up in Lebanon.

Others who have been in such situations...I HAVE CONFIDENCE...will back me up on this Unspoken Fear our people have to be feeling today. If only we had a PRESIDENT with some courage, and a PAIR?