Strange news today about the US military’s JLOTS mission to Gaza: Hamas is shooting at the “under construction” Gaza aid pier, and some reports are saying that American military equipment was damaged in the attack. ABC News reports today on that ongoing construction, saying that it’s well underway: “The construction appears to have been moving quickly over the last two weeks, judging from the images, and some officials say the port could become ready as early as a week from now.”
At the Pentagon press briefing, Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder has just said that construction of the Gaza port has "begun," saying that the Roy Benavidez had started the construction. But he hasn't yet addressed the absence of army vessels, or discussed the mortar attack.
A question notes that mortars landed near the pier site, but Ryder didn't address who came under fire.
Compare this claim from Politico: "But the attack came as U.S. military personnel were scheduled to soon begin construction of the pier, which the U.S. hopes will drastically expand the amount of aid that can reach the enclave. The Pentagon has said the project will be operational by the end of the month or early May, and U.S. military ships are standing by to start the work."
...to the claim from ABC News that construction has been well underway for weeks.
When an American soldier is killed on this important mission, at least their family will know that he/she died for one of the great causes of our time, the Biden Admin's pursuit of a 2-state solution: winning Michigan and Nevada.
Am I too cynical when I think the entire plan is to sacrifice a few 'Loggies' (logistics soldiers) to justify going to war with Iran/Hezbollah/Hamas--whoever, while in the same fbomb breath--placating the anti-Israel fanatical element of the Democrats?
I'll answer it myself. No Brian. POTUS Shitshispants and the entire DOD leadership sacrificed 13 Marines and millions of Afghan people to have a neat and tidy 20 year anniversary withdrawal.
Theory: The defense lobby and neolibs really want more US military involvement in the Middle East, so they are fooling the media into spreading fake news about terrorists attacking a nonexistent US construction site.
Further the “temporary humanitarian aid pier” is really capable of multiple logistics access and uses. Oh say like Abrams M1A1 battle tanks, 155mm towed artillery, HIMIR Launchers, rolling stock of all weights and capabilities. US Marines have done ship to shore humanitarian relief efforts all over the world for more than 100 years. They did NOT need or use a full pier such the one being constructed. It seems the last time we built such an extensive pier system was June/July of 1944, at the Port of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin which supplies the allied fight on the western front in the fight against the Nazi Germany war machine. Hmmmm. It never ends one self licking ice cream cone melts in the sun and another one is ordered up. One continues to ask “what foreign policy? What defense policy? And for whom?”
By the way the US Navy vessel carrying equipment and material USNI 2nd Lt. John BoBo won’t be showing up anytime soon, seems the crew didn’t know how to put out a fire in the engine whilst at sea. A Navy that doesn’t float is not really a navy now is it? Men and ships go to rot in port.
This has an eerie resemblance to the "five-o-clock Charlie" gag on MASH, where Trapper and Hawkeye would sip martinis and place bets on how badly the hapless North Korean pilots would miss their targets.
Wait - the Freedom Fighters are shooting at the folks trying to help them gain their freedom? This doesn’t make any sense. Sounds like some disinformation. I’m gonna just confirm with NPR…
At the Pentagon press briefing, Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder has just said that construction of the Gaza port has "begun," saying that the Roy Benavidez had started the construction. But he hasn't yet addressed the absence of army vessels, or discussed the mortar attack.
A question notes that mortars landed near the pier site, but Ryder didn't address who came under fire.
Politico gets the headline right: "Gaza-based militants attack Israeli forces preparing for US pier
No U.S. equipment was damaged."
https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/25/gaza-terrorists-attack-israeli-pier-00154386
Compare this claim from Politico: "But the attack came as U.S. military personnel were scheduled to soon begin construction of the pier, which the U.S. hopes will drastically expand the amount of aid that can reach the enclave. The Pentagon has said the project will be operational by the end of the month or early May, and U.S. military ships are standing by to start the work."
...to the claim from ABC News that construction has been well underway for weeks.
When an American soldier is killed on this important mission, at least their family will know that he/she died for one of the great causes of our time, the Biden Admin's pursuit of a 2-state solution: winning Michigan and Nevada.
I’d like to suggest climate change as a likely culprit.
Am I too cynical when I think the entire plan is to sacrifice a few 'Loggies' (logistics soldiers) to justify going to war with Iran/Hezbollah/Hamas--whoever, while in the same fbomb breath--placating the anti-Israel fanatical element of the Democrats?
I'll answer it myself. No Brian. POTUS Shitshispants and the entire DOD leadership sacrificed 13 Marines and millions of Afghan people to have a neat and tidy 20 year anniversary withdrawal.
I despise these people.
bsn
Have no fear, Team America will show up and shoot at all four sides of this conflict:
IDF, Hamas, UN and overselves.
Theory: The defense lobby and neolibs really want more US military involvement in the Middle East, so they are fooling the media into spreading fake news about terrorists attacking a nonexistent US construction site.
It wasn't hamas shooting at them. Islam is a religion of peace. Don't you know! Probably MAGA/J6'ers directed by Orange Man Bad.
Danny Huckabee
I’m gonna go out on a limb here…and I know this will be controversial, but bear with me…I think the government might be lying to us!
I love Chris’s writing, but the comments are gold as well.
e.g. I’d like to suggest climate change as a likely culprit.
😆😆😆
Further the “temporary humanitarian aid pier” is really capable of multiple logistics access and uses. Oh say like Abrams M1A1 battle tanks, 155mm towed artillery, HIMIR Launchers, rolling stock of all weights and capabilities. US Marines have done ship to shore humanitarian relief efforts all over the world for more than 100 years. They did NOT need or use a full pier such the one being constructed. It seems the last time we built such an extensive pier system was June/July of 1944, at the Port of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin which supplies the allied fight on the western front in the fight against the Nazi Germany war machine. Hmmmm. It never ends one self licking ice cream cone melts in the sun and another one is ordered up. One continues to ask “what foreign policy? What defense policy? And for whom?”
By the way the US Navy vessel carrying equipment and material USNI 2nd Lt. John BoBo won’t be showing up anytime soon, seems the crew didn’t know how to put out a fire in the engine whilst at sea. A Navy that doesn’t float is not really a navy now is it? Men and ships go to rot in port.
This has an eerie resemblance to the "five-o-clock Charlie" gag on MASH, where Trapper and Hawkeye would sip martinis and place bets on how badly the hapless North Korean pilots would miss their targets.
The Administration is trying hard to light the fuse on something that would have consequences far beyond their control.
Wait - the Freedom Fighters are shooting at the folks trying to help them gain their freedom? This doesn’t make any sense. Sounds like some disinformation. I’m gonna just confirm with NPR…
Finished reading the article. My head hurts.
Gulf of Bedonkadonk Resolution incoming