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patphil

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14. It's a good thing they need a navy to attack those tankers.

Reply to Dunc (Original post)

Mon Mar 9, 2026, 02:14 PM

Mar 9

Aircraft, missiles, drones...It's a given that none of those things work against ships.

Between the cost of the ship, and the worth of it's cargo, no company is going to authorize it's captain to sail right on through the Strait of Hormuz. Also, no captain is going to risk his life, the lives of his crew, and his ship by doing this.

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Trump is now giving advice to tanker captains.This will definitely bring down the fuel prices. [View all] Dunc Mar 9 OP

An idiot who thinks he's a genius! surfered Mar 9 #1

From his vast sailing experience and knowledge of nautical affairs dalton99a Mar 9 #2

Don't forget the Trump Princess canetoad Mar 9 #16

He should ride on one. Show how safe it is! leftstreet Mar 9 #3

Yes MustLoveBeagles Mar 9 #17

A genius in his own mind. Diamond_Dog Mar 9 #4

What about the sharks and electric batteries? Bmoboy Mar 9 #5

Good God in Butter what an idiot. Botany Mar 9 #6

And Yet... ProfessorGAC Mar 9 #7

The owner of the ship, not the captain is in charge Johonny Mar 9 #8

All Iran has to do is hit one ship with a drone and it all stops again. Renew Deal Mar 9 #9

Again, Biglinda 52 Mar 9 #10

what a stupid statement ! Nigrum Cattus Mar 9 #11

Their orange $atan thinks he's the king of the world while Justice matters. Mar 9 #12

The insurance underwriters says no Norbert Mar 9 #13

It's a good thing they need a navy to attack those tankers. patphil Mar 9 #14

This imbecile's... GiqueCee Mar 9 #15