Folks, The Daily Smug tends to have reliable information sooner than many outlets. I will not say they are to be taken as gospel - no single source should be, when possible. But this tidbit, if it proves accurate, will likely mean a nuclear First Strike against America. If you have read my blog for any time at all, you know I do not go for the sensational or "tinfoil" stuff, I don't do hyperbole, and I usually demand at least 2 reliable sources before I go with a story.
In this case I have partial triple-sourced confirmation (living in DC my entire life does have perks): It started with a ZeroHedge story yesterday - The USS George Bush (CVN 77), the centerpiece of US Navy Strike Force Two, (CSG-2), is headed into the Med (scheduled), and rumors (partially confirmed - enough to peg my WTF? Meter) suggest one of the greatest military blunders of all time may be shaping up - rumors are that CSG-2 may be ordered into the Black Sea.
A few of us have talked about the ever-present X-Factor, also known as Black Swan Events, over the last few days. Well, if this turns out to be true, it is one big f'n deal.
The Kremlin will not tolerate a US Carrier Battle Group in the Black Sea. They have had operational naval forces there since the 1700's - and they consider the Black Sea not simply private property - they consider the Black Sea inviolate when flexing military muscle, and absolutely essential to the very survival of Russia. If our Commander-in-Chief takes the decision to attempt to send CSG-2 into the Black Sea, it is time we all pray for the first military coup in Americans History and that some Admiral wearing an American uniform belays that order.
If POTUS orders CSG-2 into Russia's grill at this moment, there will be a nuclear war. And do not forget that to the Russian mind, a nuclear war with America is winnable, as they define a "win".
It is not time to shit the bed just yet. It is time to watch very, very carefully, to see what actually plays out.
It is also time to be ready to initiate any nuclear protocols you may have - on damned short notice. Good luck with that...
Here's the link. It is being picked up by more and more media even as I type.
Folks. we can win what is generally called a "Civil War" in America, rather easily I contend. But the moment foreign troops put real boots on the ground, you'd better know Russian or Mandarin, because that game will be over.
Kerodin
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