Russians Buzz US Navy Ship

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/04/14/russian-jet-passes-at-close-range-over-us-warship-in-black-sea/

Since it was only one plane, I would guess it was just some young "hot shot", trying to make a name for himself.

I still say we should airmail them a little gift

I get your point but any captain will tell you their first responsibility is to protect your ship! multiple attempts to contact the rouge pilot should be made first, maybe even a warning shot, then splash him

A "rouge" pilot? Is that something between a pinko and a commie?

LOL... make up of choice is their own affair

Comrade maybe she is esteemed Russian lady pilot!

We wanna see a lady fight
Del

No its not. The first duty is to make your your political superiors asses are covered.

Smash him...you get a real bay of Tonkin episode. Much worse than if the standard countermeasures fail to work.

Ummm, you mean like the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)?

Yup, they are a territory of the UK.
A disputed one maybe...
Del

So was the U.S. Once. No worries, we're trying to pick up the slack.

(anybody know Sevastapol's new zip code?)

I agree. This is international waters so the US has a right to have a ship in the Black Sea but it is a long way from a US port. The Black Sea borders Russia. The Russian Black Sea Fleet has for their primary port the city of Sevastapol Ukraine Crimea Russia Crimea... This is a factor that many continuously overlook in the complicated politics that is happening. The only warm water port the Russian Navy has is in the Black Sea.

PS I hope the CR4 admin moves this political discussion to the breakroom instead of ending this thread.

"... intercept any and all communications in the region."

You mean like the U.S. Gov't does here in America?

not anymore, we forced you Brits to clean up the BP spill, the water is okay again

Russia is long way from the U.S.' backyard???

Not over the North Pole it isn't, nor the Bering Sea.

If they and us get in a big hurry, it's not far at all - about 20 minutes by ICBM.

Both directions.

All I can say is that I'm damn glad Fredski isn't in-charge.

GA, Lyn!

I was once taught; "Dis-aggression is the better part of valor at certain times"

and; "It is better to lose the battle and win the war than to win the battle and lose the war."

Knowing where that very fine line exists is the hardest part of an officer's decision and many have lost their lives when the wrong decision was made by an over-zealous "leader".

I personally applaude the commander's patience and grit in this case as it is very volatile in that area and the stress is high.

I have a nephew (retired now) that has been awarded the Bronze Star twice with 6 Oak Leaf clusters for personally de-fusing these types of situations when he worked in the Pentagon therefore avoiding world war 3 with Russia.

He and many other unsung heroes walk among us of which we all owe the utmost respect and appreciation.

Railgun, hell. I think we outta launch mamakhalifa and her 'LOVE spells' at 'em.

That US ship shoulda berthed at Sevastapol for some shore leave....the Crimean economy could do with a little help right now.The restaurants, bars and cafe's would have loved it.

Battleship valet berthing.....don't scratch it!

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That sounds like an opinion sport and best kept to yourself!!!

If you must insist on sharing that opinion how about a citation to prove it!

....or do something else with his hands like changing at 100...

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In all honesty, what the ^%$# is the US doing there anyway? If it was reversed, which you do anyway, it would be all over the place as bragging rights. So a Russian buzzed a ship. Is it a big deal? A huge ship was under threat from a lone aircraft? I do have my serious doubts.

If anything the pilot was just looking for someone to play with. He was lonely probably and was asking you out to play. If you invite me to come and play with you are you going to blow my home up? Come on Fredski, America is under threat from itself, not the Russian. Go match your F16 against the Suhkoi su35 and leave the big guns at home. Go have some fun and meet new friends.

The only reason we are discussing this at all is because the media has chosen to make this an issue by dramatizing the event.

Agreed. Of the hundreds of events that happen daily, we read and hear about a handful that have been pre-selected by "somebody". This is evident because whenever an unusual or sensational event is reported, you hear about the same event occurring again multiple times, even though you don't ever recall it in the news before the initial reporting.

A person's estimation of the likelihood of an event is associated with the number of times he hears about it. This estimation is skewed by the selection of "interesting" stories.

Just my OT rant...

Sadly true, but an effective propaganda scheme.

red fred was probably right . I could have picked a better spot to post this. when you have a void of leadership it will be noticed by others and eventually exploited, weakness has brought out a bully that's laughing as all of America is getting sand kicked in our face. my frustration is based in an overly passive response to being spit on.