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Possibly. China does pose that threat but hitting a moving ship out at sea is incredibly difficult and the guidance system on those missiles isn't real world tested. The 16 inch guns throwing up thousands of pounds worth of airburst munitions would be great for anti-theater ballistic missile protection.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taernath
A battleship having a theoretical range of 100 miles is immaterial as planes and missiles have much longer ranges, and are more accurate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Androidpk
Being an Air Force vet I would have thought the effect of air power on naval dominance would have been drilled into your head. Isn't Billy Mitchell like a god to you guys?
Air power is great but it can't exist by itself. I believe in combined arms strategy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Taernath
Where then?Quote:
Originally Posted by Androidpk
Jeb Bush argued Tuesday that the United States is "creeping toward multiculturalism" and described it as "the wrong approach."
His answer came in response to a question at an Iowa diner Tuesday from a woman who wanted to know how the former Florida governor would help refugees and immigrants integrate into U.S. society and "empower them to become Americans."
"We should not have a multicultural society," the Republican presidential candidate responded.
Incidentally, the reason why the U.S. is a coherent entity on the world stage, vs the EU ... is its cultural unity.Quote:
Originally Posted by Androidpk
Multiculturalism inevitably leads to regionalism, all the way down to the local level.
I don't agree at all with that sentiment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Atlanteax
Well, look at Canada and Quebec...Quote:
Originally Posted by Androidpk
What about them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Atlanteax