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In reply to the discussion: Army secretary says US can't keep pumping money into expensive weapons that can be taken out by an $800 Russian drone [View all]
xocetaceans
(4,237 posts)47. Please feel free to elaborate on the point that you seem to think that he is making and its merits. It is...
...unclear that you have read the article or thought much beyond its headline, a trite aphorism, and a ironic attack phrase.
You might try rethinking your acceptance of his point by rephrasing it:
"We cannot keep pumping money into expensive training for soldiers who can be taken out by a 30¢ Russian bullet."
How does that work for you? Do you still think the underlying framework of his argument is correct? If so, maybe you really need to sit back and think a bit more or maybe work on some personal clock repair.
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Army secretary says US can't keep pumping money into expensive weapons that can be taken out by an $800 Russian drone [View all]
BumRushDaShow
May 2025
OP
Haha-- but we are making drones, and Ukraine has shown that drones are the future of warfare
LymphocyteLover
May 2025
#33
And the other way? How many Russian weapons were taken out by US supplied weapons?
IronLionZion
May 2025
#5
The movie iRobot with Will Smith, woke me up to the improbable possibilities, no longer improbable. ...
aggiesal
May 2025
#36
But, think of all the congress critters in both parties who are heavily invested in military equipment companies.
LiberalArkie
May 2025
#7
Nope. The US Army is also playing a propaganda game to make Russia think Ukraine's weaker than it is.
ancianita
May 2025
#24
He said the quiet part out loud. The Vids of drones blowing up armored vehicles are stunning.
mackdaddy
May 2025
#15
But we can sure chuck expensive aircraft overboard, apparently. ❤️
littlemissmartypants
May 2025
#21
Please feel free to elaborate on the point that you seem to think that he is making and its merits. It is...
xocetaceans
May 2025
#47
Credibility? Who the hell has credibility on an anonymous board? Your sense of fiction is truly outstanding.
xocetaceans
May 2025
#58
The confrontation is more likely the US and Russia against NATO as long as Mango Mussolini is in charge
JT45242
May 2025
#30
"It was hard to find information, but I found a privately held group with the name Carlisle(sp?)"
BumRushDaShow
May 2025
#51