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How far do our borders extend?!

You have a point. Just like, why do we send our national guard over seas to fight wars?
We should have brought those Iranians here and tried them as spies, as that is all Iran understands.
 
...not sure why the Coast Guard would be there.

...as to why we are saving Iranians in distress - it's because they are humans just like us and we should save them or anyone else in need of assistance - don't confuse political rhetoric (BS) with our obligation to each other as human beings...
 
Alinvegas said:
You have a point. Just like, why do we send our national guard over seas to fight wars?
We should have brought those Iranians here and tried them as spies, as that is all Iran understands.
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I wonder why you weren't asking that question over 10 years ago AV. being a little late to the dance aren't you? Or is it just that we have a different C-in-C that makes ask the question?

Hypocrite.
 
The United States Coast Guard responsibilities includes the enforcement of maritime law, and that includes an international component. With all the threats Iran has been making to block the Straits of Hormuz in contravention to international law, it shouldn't be a surprise that the US Coast Guard is in the area.

I believe they're also currently helping with fighting the Somali Pirates.
 
No need to call me names. I didn't ask 10 years ago, cuz I didn't think of it 10 years ago. I don't think it is the right thing to do, regardless of which party occupies the WH.
 
we need another recovery, lets have another shock and awe somewhere, we need it, right.
 
Number_58 said:
Why do we have American Coast Guard ships in the Persian Gulf and why are we wasting those resources half way around the world?? Further, why are we spending those resources saving Iranians when their leader taunts us in our own hemisphere??

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/us-navy-rescues-iranian-sailors/story?id=15331425#.Tw3Bu_nZeuI
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#58, the Coast Guard is part of the Department of Defense and as such can be used wherever the DOD needs them. As for the rescue of the Iranians, it was just the humane thing to do. Even I would rescue a capsized boat load of Republicans (after careful thought, of course) if I were the only one available to do so!
 
Oh, I guess I didn't realize that all our Navy ships were busy elsewhere...that must explain it. (end of sarcasm)
 
Hmmmm...

maybe I'll read up on his positions on the issues. Could be a man someone like me could support and vote for...you said his name is Ron Paul? :thumb:
 
I guess I didn't realize we had a deployment to the Persian Gulf right now...can you please link me to that action?
 
Number_58 said:
maybe I'll read up on his positions on the issues. Could be a man someone like me could support and vote for...you said his name is Ron Paul? :thumb:
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Better hurry...he's only got a few weeks left before the Republican National Committee destroy his candidacy.
 
Number_58 said:
Why do we have American Coast Guard ships in the Persian Gulf and why are we wasting those resources half way around the world?? Further, why are we spending those resources saving Iranians when their leader taunts us in our own hemisphere??

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/us-navy-rescues-iranian-sailors/story?id=15331425#.Tw3Bu_nZeuI
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Way back in the 60's a friend of mine had a low lottery no. and decided on joining the Coast Guard for 4 years as opposed to being drafted with no choice of what you were assigned. Well navigation falls under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard and after basic he was sent to Viet Nam to help man a tower that broadcasted a navigation beacon. He was quite surprised to say the least
 
America has "borders???"

Oh, you must mean the NORTHERN ONE, in which the Canadians sometimes turn some Americans back, without proper Identification.....

Seriously, that is the only consistent "Border" America observes, currently.....
 
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