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This is not what we need for Xmas! Iran makes one bad move and the Santa rally will be trashed and Oil will spike up BIG TIME. These folks are NNUUTS so expect anything to happen.:suspicious:

:suspicious:Iran's Navy Begins 10-Day Drill in Persian Gulf

Published December 24, 2011
| Associated Press


TEHRAN, Iran – Iran's navy has begun a 10-day drill in international waters beyond the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the passageway for about a third of the world's oil tanker traffic.
The exercise could bring Iranian ships into proximity with U.S. Navy vessels in the area.
Navy chief Adm. Habibollah Sayyari says Iran is holding the war games to show off its prowess and defense capabilities. State TV broadcast his comments on Saturday.


Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/1...s-10-day-drill-in-persian-gulf/#ixzz1hStUwCBm
 
Screw then Iranians...I remember when the FAA was training them here at our academy back in the 70's...Stinkin bastards


Gas popped up to $2.89 overnight
 
I'm afraid they might get aggressive and force our boys to MESS THEM UP! That won't be a pretty picture.:suspicious:
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nnuut said:
This is not what we need for Xmas! Iran makes one bad move and the Santa rally will be trashed and Oil will spike up BIG TIME. These folks are NNUUTS so expect anything to happen.:suspicious:

:suspicious:Iran's Navy Begins 10-Day Drill in Persian Gulf

Published December 24, 2011
| Associated Press


TEHRAN, Iran – Iran's navy has begun a 10-day drill in international waters beyond the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the passageway for about a third of the world's oil tanker traffic.
The exercise could bring Iranian ships into proximity with U.S. Navy vessels in the area.
Navy chief Adm. Habibollah Sayyari says Iran is holding the war games to show off its prowess and defense capabilities. State TV broadcast his comments on Saturday.


Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/1...s-10-day-drill-in-persian-gulf/#ixzz1hStUwCBm
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Do they really think they would stand a chance against a real navy, ours or one of NATO's big ships?
 
nasa1974 said:
Do they really think they would stand a chance against a real navy, ours or one of NATO's big ships?
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No, not Chance but all hell would break loose. You shouldn't underestimate your enemy, one missile could take out one of our Aircraft Carriers and that's a BIGGIE! We are NOT invincible and this is a BIG DEAL.
 
$2.89 and $3.08 must be nice. Around here it is $3.35 - $3.39 a gallon. Wednesday afternoon gas jumped 30 cents plus. The bums. Nice Christmas gift.
 
nasa1974 said:
I think our captains will hold back on anything close. We don't need to prove a point out there. We know we are better and can take them with one hand tied behind our back.
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Over confidence has been the downfall of many a fight. They will not be able to win the war, but they could win a battle we are not invincible.
 
nnuut said:
Over confidence has been the downfall of many a fight. They will not be able to win the war, but they could win a battle we are not invincible.
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I guess I didn't mean for the comment to sound overconfident. It's just that even with a wounded ship, our equipment and training is good enough we should be able to inflict heavy damage to the other side.

I will pick up this conversation later. Heading off to church in a little bit. Have a Merry Chistmas Norm.
 
Gas popped again, to $2.91 today..away she goes..

Just got back from my GF's parents and dinner ..lit the fireplace, warming up the Spa...loaded up the Bong...While she is in the bathroom taking off her make-up and other unmentionables, thought I'd stop by..What's the difference is between naughty and nice?...never mind, Guess I'll find out here soon...hehehehehehe..;)

Merry Christmas to all..cya later..
 
nnuut said:
This is not what we need for Xmas! Iran makes one bad move and the Santa rally will be trashed and Oil will spike up BIG TIME. These folks are NNUUTS so expect anything to happen.:suspicious:

:suspicious:Iran's Navy Begins 10-Day Drill in Persian Gulf

Published December 24, 2011
| Associated Press


TEHRAN, Iran – Iran's navy has begun a 10-day drill in international waters beyond the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the passageway for about a third of the world's oil tanker traffic.
The exercise could bring Iranian ships into proximity with U.S. Navy vessels in the area.
Navy chief Adm. Habibollah Sayyari says Iran is holding the war games to show off its prowess and defense capabilities. State TV broadcast his comments on Saturday.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/1...s-10-day-drill-in-persian-gulf/#ixzz1hStUwCBm
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Watch out- Iran has us surrounded!

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more:
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com...rrency-collapse-prompts-fear-of-oil-blockade/
 
nnuut said:
Your ignorance of reality is amazing.
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Which reality is that, Norman? The one that says our U.S. Navy official policy is freedom to navigate international waters? Or the one espoused by Faux News that would prevent Iran from exercising freedom to navigate international waters? Why would you oppose official U.S. policy and U.S. Navy doctrine?

Iran is really in a sensitive place right now, because nations are ratcheting up sanctions and trade barriers, including some European countries. Iran has said if they do that with sanctions, that they may cut off oil exports to countries imposing sanctions. Imagine that- Iran imposing sanctions on nations that impose sanctions on them. If that happens, then oil theoretically could spike upwards in price a lot.

According to the link I posted, the price of a barrel of oil could rise to $500. Great. I'm all for it. THEN maybe we could, as a nation, start actually DOING things to break our dependence on fossil-fuel oil.

Sanctions appear to be hurting Iran, squeezing its banks and sending the Iranian rial plunging to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar.


Washington recently declared Iranian banks guilty of money laundering, forcing U.S. banks to step up the reporting requirements of any banks they deal with who may be doing business with Iran.


This has made it so difficult for foreign businesses many have decided to stop dealing with the Iranians.
In November, Canada and Britain also decided to sever all ties with the Central Bank of Iran and France began calling for a European Union boycott of Iranian oil.


Last week, Issa Jafari, an Iranian parliamentarian, said, “If oil sanctions are imposed on Iran, we will not allow even a single barrel of oil to be exported to countries hostile to us.”
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Could get interesting quickly.

A quick primer:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ir.html

Iranian doctrine:
http://iranprimer.usip.org/resource/irans-military-doctrine

Iranian Navy Vessel listing:
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iran/ships.htm
 
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Merry Christmas to you Norm.

Good reason to remember the Prince of Peace's presence on earth.

[h=3]Luke 2:14[/h](NASB)


[SUP]14[/SUP] “Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace among men [SUP][a][/SUP]with whom He is pleased.”
 
James48843 said:
Merry Christmas to you Norm.

Good reason to remember the Prince of Peace's presence on earth.

Luke 2:14

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[SUP]14[/SUP] “Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace among men [SUP][a][/SUP]with whom He is pleased.”
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Same to you Jim, I'm really happy you aren't running for President.
God loves you never forget that.
Have a Great Holiday
 
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