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Originally posted by curioustype
reply to post by Esger
I've been a bit distracted looking at the big $12 billion military aircraft tender/deal and drumming up trade angle (i.e. seeing whether the potential sale would, on the face of it cover the 'costs' of the visit - which I conclude it would).
However, I follow your logic entirely, certainly, what I REALLY don't like, is how we are in a position where we can all so readily think the things you have communicated. It is not just Iran that the fleet is nearing, it's not too far from Pakistan/China/Korea/Japan - all potential flashpoints - we will all sleep better if they did return having simply flexed some muscle...
If this 34 ship/fleet deployment is just for security alone, I think that must raise some serious concerns too. What has changed in the world for the USA to feel it needs that (in that region) now? What does that say about prospects for US/western business wishing to operate freely in the region?
Originally posted by MimiG
www.ndtv.com...
This article is great for giving all information on President's visit. From armor to helicopters to tunnels and war ships. Check it out!
Originally posted by Blackmarketeer
Well, looks like the news didn't verify neither, because it was all over the news.
I find that the only news sites picking up this "story" are from the right-wing blogosphere and the Examiner. Real news sources are carrying the "Pentagon dismisses" report.
Originally posted by brainranger
Well, this is indeed strange. It is also strange that my Command has sent a unit wide message telling all of the Soldiers to update thier emergency information. They justified it by telling us there would be a "mock" disaster alert this weekend. Is this routine out here you ask? No. It is not. In the two plus years I have been stationed here this is the first time something like this has come up. Im not talking like regular Platoon or Company alert rosters you update and send forth for the command. Now that is routine. This other "alert roster" is automated and also tracks immediate family. I could just be overreacting. Just my two cents.
BrainRanger
Originally posted by PatriotsPride
34 warships sent from US for Obama visit
www.ndtv.com
(visit the link for the full news article)
He will also be protected by a fleet of 34 warships, including an aircraft carrier witch will patrol the sea lanes off the Mumbai coast during his two day stay there beginning Saturday.The measure has been taken as Mumbai attack in 2008 took place from the sea.