I share his stated political bent and fully approve of his statement. Lasers rule, Republicans drool...*

Here is how you defend against lasers

Yes. They are called “liberal democrats”.

Haha

Just a matter of time before some squid is shooting cafeteria trays off the bow.

It’s not modular, in the sense that you can’t take it apart, but pretty much all large naval ships are built in pieces and then welded together. More efficient that way apparently (or more cynically, easier to distribute pork around to multiple shipyards).

It’s really hard to fathom the size of this ship.

American saber-rattling in China’s backyard—me like. Me like a lot.

Fear not! My promised land will come to you!

Just wait. The F35 will prove to be the finest air combat craft we have ever developed.

First, scroll up to the fellow who posted an article link to the lengths this volunteer Dept goes through to do exactly what you suspect they won’t. They’re capability and resilience seems to bequite enviable. I’ll comment again with his name, I can’t see it while in this window.

This story represents one of the things I love best about the United States of America. Thanks, Sgt. Narvaez, for keeping your eyes open for such an opportunity.

I actually spent a week in Puebla working at an orphanage for disabled children in 2013. Quite the experience, I agree it gives you a real sense of what’s important in this world. While I’m atheist I also believe in a duty to help those less fortunate. We have quite a bit in common. I hope there are more face to face…

Well as far as DECISIONS go I’m glad we DECIDED to help our less fortunate neighbor in a sign of goodwill. Hopefully we DECIDED to follow up and ensure they’re able to put it to good use. I’m optimistic that every culture might DECIDE to work on its failings a little more in the near future, America included.

What, because you think those south of the border are too stupid to keep a truck up? my the arrogance of your statement.

This is not an F-14

Can they use it? it’s a truck with a bunch of pumps on it. You realize they have engineers and PHDs in that country. And more than a few auto mechanics. And the ability to read. They just don’t have the manufacturing base or the wealth to acquire things like this on any scale. But they are more resourceful than you or…

It was essentially free.

Much better than thumb in our ass.