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Angrybob2001

(56 posts)
27. Loss of institutional expertise
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 05:59 PM
11 hrs ago

The current conflict highlights the impact of previous administrative policies on the U.S. military. The departure of experienced personnel—whether through forced exits or voluntary resignations—has resulted in a significant loss of strategic expertise.

For decades, the U.S. has maintained the technical capability to strike Iran, provided leadership was willing to accept the resulting consequences. The seasoned professionals who once occupied key roles were essential for providing the intelligence and strategic oversight necessary for high-level decision-making. Ultimately, the complexities of national governance and warfare require a robust support system rather than the oversight of a single individual.

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Oh fuck no................... Lovie777 13 hrs ago #1
The USA has a congress? Irish_Dem 13 hrs ago #2
No way angrychair 13 hrs ago #3
Next they'll tell us the US has a Bill of Rights and US Constitution. Irish_Dem 13 hrs ago #7
This is insane angrychair 13 hrs ago #4
I really do believe that is the point of all this.. LiberalArkie 8 hrs ago #34
A quick win? It will be another quagmire and go on for years. Dave Bowman 13 hrs ago #5
I thought that the American soldiers would be welcomed with rose petals LiberalArkie 8 hrs ago #35
But of course. /sarcasm ShazzieB 2 hrs ago #51
Don't these Bozos realize they're destablizing Pakistan? Ponietz 13 hrs ago #6
How many ground troops is Israel prepping for the invasion, or did they buy the land war from us too? sboatcar 13 hrs ago #8
BiBi will fight to the last American. OGBuzz 11 hrs ago #15
I knew he hated America AnnaLee 13 hrs ago #9
Oh FFS! Jilly_in_VA 13 hrs ago #10
Very unlikely any ground invasion is being planned with only 5,000 troops. EX500rider 12 hrs ago #11
If they send in only 5K ground Troops popsdenver 11 hrs ago #22
If only 5000 will need 5000 caskets. Dan 10 hrs ago #31
No worries there. sheshe2 7 hrs ago #38
Tip of the spear orangecrush 5 hrs ago #43
Possible plans maybe to seize some of the islands at the mouth of the Hormuz EX500rider 4 hrs ago #48
I have heard Malcom Nance report, no marines were deployed to Iran. Buddyzbuddy 12 hrs ago #12
Loss of institutional expertise Angrybob2001 11 hrs ago #27
You spelled it wrongly. The Madcap 10 hrs ago #28
Legend has it the word commode was a play on Commodus Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 4 hrs ago #49
JFC! electric_blue68 12 hrs ago #13
WTF IronLionZion 12 hrs ago #14
Well, if they're banking on that few boots on the ground, this will fail far far faster than Iraq and Afghanistan. paleotn 11 hrs ago #17
Try this on: AleksS 5 hrs ago #46
5K Marines? That's it?!!! paleotn 11 hrs ago #16
Nowhere near enough. S/V Loner 11 hrs ago #18
Hello orangecrush 5 hrs ago #44
Not too surprising. But still not enough. paleotn 5 hrs ago #45
and Hegseth is on T.V. promising a ruthless war with no mercy.... OGBuzz 11 hrs ago #19
Stirring the pot for sure. Or maybe a better description... littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #24
Not the first time Kegsbreath leaked info. Crowman2009 11 hrs ago #25
Legs breath and Pedo are going to get a lot of people killed. AllyCat 11 hrs ago #20
Here we go again. This is how "forever" wars start. I though DJT said --- never mind! Fil1957 11 hrs ago #21
If you want a detailed picture of what's going on, watch Nance's Day 14 video. flashman13 11 hrs ago #23
Bookmarking to watch tomor. Bayard 3 hrs ago #50
Straight into the meat grinder to protect a pedophile Blues Heron 11 hrs ago #26
Is there a chance that our leaders invisioned the Iranians would have ground troops on camels with swords? Srkdqltr 10 hrs ago #29
Guessing here that 5000 Marine troops to stop EPSTEIN investigations!! bluestarone 10 hrs ago #30
5000 troops guarantees killed US troops Alpeduez21 10 hrs ago #32
But we already won, didn't we? twodogsbarking 9 hrs ago #33
Let me guess: Just before this was announced Eric and Don Jr. bought up shares in a casket manufacturing corporation. LaMouffette 8 hrs ago #36
Post removed Post removed 7 hrs ago #37
And they'll keep parroting it's not a war sakabatou 6 hrs ago #39
"Panicked Pentagon" certainly a confidence builder n/t hibbing 6 hrs ago #40
I respect and appreciate our Marines' abilities, but if Trump is considering going into Iran,... LudwigPastorius 6 hrs ago #41
Here's the problem: AverageOldGuy 5 hrs ago #42
There is No place where 5000 troops could do ANYTHING useful except defending bases. Ford_Prefect 4 hrs ago #47
From the OP "The Pentagon agreed..." Deminpenn 1 hr ago #52
Mission Accomplished eh? nt Blasphemer 39 min ago #53
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