Tuesday, October 01, 2024

U.S. to Send Thousands of Extra Troops to Middle East

The U.S. is sending an additional "few thousand" troops to the Middle East to bolster security and to be prepared to defend Israel if necessary, the Pentagon said Monday.

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... The increased presence support multiple fighter jet squadrons, Pentagon spokeswoman Sabrina Singh told reporters during a press briefing.

It follows recent strikes in Lebanon and the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, a significant escalation in the war in the Middle East, this time between Israel and Hezbollah. There are fears Israel could launch a ground invasion of Lebanon, significantly escalating the conflict. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-10-01 12:45 AM

Imperialism running Amok.

War in the Middle East coming soon.

American Chapter One......

More to Come....

#2 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2024-10-01 12:52 AM

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes (Carnage Mix) (1984)
www.youtube.com

Lyrics excerpt...

genius.com

...
When two tribes go to war
A point is all that you can score
Score no more! Score no more!
When two tribes go to war
A point is all that you can score
Working for the black gas

Cowboy No. 1
A born-again poor man's son
Poor man's son
On the air America
I modeled shirts by Van Heusen
Working for the black gas
Yeah..

You know..

When two tribes go to war
A point is all that you can score
Score no more! Score no more!
When two tribes go to war
A point is all that you can score
Working for the black gas

Switch off your shield
Switch off and feel
I'm working on loving, yeah. Yow
Giving you back the good times
Ship it out, out!
Working for the black gas
A point is all that you can score
When two tribes go to war

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A point is all that you can score

We've got two tribes
We got the bomb! We got the bomb! Yeah! Yeah..
Sock it to me biscuits, now

Are we living in a land where sex and horror are the new Gods?
Yeah
...


(wow, first time I've seen genius.com not have all the lyrics. But, considering this song, not a surprise.I mean, "mine is the last voice your will ever hear")


#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2024-10-01 12:59 AM

More proxy war. Yay!

#4 | Posted by BellRinger at 2024-10-01 11:02 AM

I hate war... it's the stupidest our species does... next to snorting fentanyl... or washing down donuts with Diet Coke.

#5 | Posted by RightisTrite at 2024-10-01 01:25 PM

Because sending a few thousand troops to help out in NC is such a risky move. Biden/Harris for dog catcher.

#6 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2024-10-01 03:11 PM

Yesterday: Biden answers "No" when he was asked if he'll deploy more troops to the Middle East.
www.newsweek.com

Today: Pentagon announces that more U.S. troops are being deployed to the Middle East.

#7 | Posted by oneironaut at 2024-10-01 07:34 PM

its almost like something new happened ...

#8 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2024-10-01 07:37 PM

#5

Or supporting Donald Trump.

#9 | Posted by Corky at 2024-10-01 07:41 PM

"The additional deployment includes squadrons of F-15E Strike Eagle, F-16, A-10, and F-22 fighter jets, along with the personnel needed to support them. The jets were originally scheduled to rotate in and replace the squadrons already stationed there.

Instead, both the existing and new squadrons will remain in place to double the airpower on hand, enhancing U.S. military capabilities in the region.

On Sunday, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also announced that he was temporarily extending the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group and its associated squadrons in the region, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to ensuring stability in the face of growing tensions.

The jets are not there to assist in an evacuation, Singh clarified, stating, "they are there for the protection of U.S. forces."

This move underscores the U.S. intention to deter aggression and maintain a robust military presence amid the ongoing conflicts involving Israel and its adversaries."

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It's a freaking invasion!! Break out the Jill Steins!

Some of the lovely lefier than thous amongst us crack me up.

You'd think it was the half million troops Bush(R) sent to the ME... after lying to Congress about why.

#10 | Posted by Corky at 2024-10-01 07:45 PM

leftier

#11 | Posted by Corky at 2024-10-01 07:46 PM


its almost like something new happened ...

#8 | POSTED BY ALEXANDRITE

You mean you couldn't have read the "news" papers?

Biden to speak with Netanyahu amid dispute, fear of all-out war
m.jpost.com

#12 | Posted by oneironaut at 2024-10-01 08:37 PM

How about just checkin with the TN national guard

Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 09:32am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. " More than 700 Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard's 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment are departing Saturday, September 28, on the first leg of a year-long deployment to the Middle East.
www.tn.gov

You TN where the Hurricane hit.

#13 | Posted by oneironaut at 2024-10-01 08:40 PM

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