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In reply to the discussion: Panicked Pentagon Sends Land Invasion Force to Middle East [View all]LiberalArkie
(19,709 posts)34. I really do believe that is the point of all this..
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How many ground troops is Israel prepping for the invasion, or did they buy the land war from us too?
sboatcar
14 hrs ago
#8
Very unlikely any ground invasion is being planned with only 5,000 troops.
EX500rider
13 hrs ago
#11
Possible plans maybe to seize some of the islands at the mouth of the Hormuz
EX500rider
5 hrs ago
#48
Well, if they're banking on that few boots on the ground, this will fail far far faster than Iraq and Afghanistan.
paleotn
12 hrs ago
#17
Here we go again. This is how "forever" wars start. I though DJT said --- never mind!
Fil1957
12 hrs ago
#21
If you want a detailed picture of what's going on, watch Nance's Day 14 video.
flashman13
12 hrs ago
#23
Is there a chance that our leaders invisioned the Iranians would have ground troops on camels with swords?
Srkdqltr
11 hrs ago
#29
Let me guess: Just before this was announced Eric and Don Jr. bought up shares in a casket manufacturing corporation.
LaMouffette
9 hrs ago
#36
I respect and appreciate our Marines' abilities, but if Trump is considering going into Iran,...
LudwigPastorius
7 hrs ago
#41
There is No place where 5000 troops could do ANYTHING useful except defending bases.
Ford_Prefect
5 hrs ago
#47