Theory: this carrier is actually there to keep Israel from immediately doing a genocide (bad pr, super awkward press conference, oil countries get mad)

[–] InevitableSwing@hexbear.net 28 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Israel is going to commit war crimes and then the US will allow Israel to get away with it by blocking the enforcement of international law. But Biden will give speeches about human rights and he'll state "Israel has a right to defend itself" so there's that.

[–] Frank@hexbear.net 24 points 2 years ago

That seems likely. Israel doesn't actually do whatever the US tells it. Camping a whole goddamn carrier battle group on their porch might help reign them in while the US tries to paper this over before the Middle East explodes while world opinion is already against the US for this Ukraine shit and Saudi is considering breaking the petro-dollar.

[–] PorkrollPosadist@hexbear.net 23 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I think they're supposed to be bait. Could also be a base of operations for electronic warfare (i.e. to counter Palestinian drone operations, which have been very successful over the past few days.)

[–] FourteenEyes@hexbear.net 15 points 2 years ago

Probably all of it. Just a big heavy boot on the ground to say "hey what's up guys what's going on how ya doin" to make everyone pause a second and think

[–] Maoo@hexbear.net 13 points 2 years ago

Counterpoint: this is setting up a threat and target for any other countries or or orgs looking to get involved on the side of the Palestinians.

As a threat, it is a deterrent.

If they get attacked (including a false flag), it's an excuse to "help" Israel and otherwise further deploy bombers in the region.

[–] VapeNoir@hexbear.net 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think it's more that the US has been itching for an opportunity to do a show of force without provoking wwiii

[–] Findom_DeLuise@hexbear.net 6 points 2 years ago

without provoking wwiii

That's the neat thing; they might provoke it anyway posadist-nuke

[–] ProfessorAdonisCnut@hexbear.net 4 points 2 years ago

It's stated purpose is to attack any country which tries to interfere with Israel's genocide in Gaza

[–] zifnab25@hexbear.net 28 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Moving my big easy target in range of a battery of supersonic torpedoes to support the genocidal dictatorship that endorsed my opponent in the general election.

[–] hexaflexagonbear@hexbear.net 19 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Now I'm thinking does a torpedo qualify as supersonic based on speed of sound in air or in water?

[–] emizeko@hexbear.net 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

supersonic is when you upsize your order at their drive-thru

[–] UlyssesT@hexbear.net 4 points 2 years ago

It's when you collect all the chaos emeralds 💎💎💎💎 no-copyright 💎💎💎

[–] zifnab25@hexbear.net 12 points 2 years ago

Probably water, but also the real issue is whether sonar can track the object in time to protect the target of the attack.

[–] Abracadaniel@hexbear.net 5 points 2 years ago

It's based on travel through air. Nothing can go fast enough underwater to be called supersonic.

[–] SerLava@hexbear.net 24 points 2 years ago

Emotional support carrier group

[–] PolPotPie@hexbear.net 23 points 2 years ago

the us is an open carry guy always looking for an excuse to whip it out

[–] WeedReference420@hexbear.net 21 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I wonder how many Navy F35s are gonna accidentally crash in the next couple of weeks

[–] InevitableSwing@hexbear.net 15 points 2 years ago

But who is actually reasonable?

Putin