That was a hot 5 minutes out there.

11 days later

Apparently, the US has agreed to send Cluster Bombs as part of a larger $800M military aid package. Nasty weapons and we are no longer allowed to use but must still have a stockpile. Dropped these in the first Gulf War, not a friendly weapon, and does not discriminate. However, very effective against tanks.

An example, a flight of B52s can deliver 185K bomblets. I remember Human Rights Watch being approved to audit historical accounts during the last time we used them in 2003.

    Bravopilot also good against airfields, from what I understand. Yes, very nasty things.

      I'm expecting some sort of military action by the US to distract from current events in the White House. I hope I'm wrong.

        backinit Luckily the 26 yr olds actually running things don't have the stomach for that, don't think the US people do either. Just odd to me to allow something we do not allow our own military to use.

            backinit I'm expecting some sort of military action by the US to distract from current events in the White House. I hope I'm wrong.

            You know, some of you folks bring political to the Clubhouse and then bitch when someone who doesn't agree shares a different opinion.
            In case folks didn't know, we're engaged in a proxy war with Russia.
            Likewise, I'd like someone to tell me how we despised the Soviets "intervention" in Afghanistan during Reagan, then Carter administration. At the time, we funded the "insurgents". Who were and now are those insurgents? My, my, the Taliban.

            Bravopilot Luckily the 26 yr olds actually running things don't have the stomach for that, don't think the US people do either. Just odd to me to allow something we do not allow our own military to use.

            It's odd to you that we do these things? Nah, it's our calling card. The "US people" just don't have the stomach for sanctioned military operations on our continent.

                  backinit If that was intended to be political it wouldn't have been worded so "nicely". You people can ease the hell up.

                  So, in more words, refuting, you deny your post was political? Exactly
                  Hmmm, "White House" current events and the suggestion that our donating cluster bombs isn't political? Okay

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                    Have no idea why you won't engage in discussion - just personal attacks. You didn't think his post/comment was political? It's rare you post with substance anymore. Is that your "making friends"...? Spare me a twitter or instagram post as a reply for your own thoughts. Thanks for sharing...

                      professor Likewise, I'd like someone to tell me how we despised the Soviets "intervention" in Afghanistan during Reagan, then Carter administration. At the time, we funded the "insurgents". Who were and now are those insurgents? My, my, the Taliban.

                      HEY! NO POLITICS! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

                          professor I appreciate your even-tempered nature. It's as if you're our on-line moderator. Thanks!

                          Life's too short to be getting all riled up. I think everyone in this forum would probably be fun to hang out with. If we were all the same, the world would be incredibly boring.