As Trump's 'Red Line' is crossed: Pentagon Rules Out Striking Iranian Cultural Sites, Contradicting Trump: "Mr. Esper acknowledged that striking cultural sites with no military value...

BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky

"Mr. Esper acknowledged that striking cultural sites with no military value would be a war crime, putting him at odds with the president, who insisted such places would be legitimate target."

" Updated 5:55 a.m. ET, January 8, 2020:

Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases housing US troops. It comes days after President Donald Trump ordered a strike that killed Iran's top general. "

BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky

"American officials said today that there were no immediate indications of deaths or injuries to U.S. personnel after Iran hit two military bases in Iraq.

Senior Iraqi officials later said that there were also no Iraqi casualties. The attacks involved more than 20 ballistic missiles.

Tehran called the strikes “fierce revenge” for last week’s killing of Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, a top commander. The Iranian foreign minister later said the attacks were “concluded” and that his country didn’t seek “escalation or war.”

President Trump struck an upbeat tone, writing on Twitter, “All is well!” "

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

BigWahoo wrote:

"Mr. Esper acknowledged that striking cultural sites with no military value would be a war crime, putting him at odds with the president, who insisted such places would be legitimate target."

" Updated 5:55 a.m. ET, January 8, 2020:

Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases housing US troops. It comes days after President Donald Trump ordered a strike that killed Iran's top general. "

Are you fluent in English?

BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky

LWW wrote:

Are you fluent in English?

As usual an ignorant and nonsensical post by you.

BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky

BigWahoo wrote:

"Mr. Esper acknowledged that striking cultural sites with no military value would be a war crime, putting him at odds with the president, who insisted such places would be legitimate target."

" Updated 5:55 a.m. ET, January 8, 2020:

Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases housing US troops. It comes days after President Donald Trump ordered a strike that killed Iran's top general. "

We can hope that Trump sees that this was a face saving response from Iran and he doesn't escalate the hostilities.

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

BigWahoo wrote:

As usual an ignorant and nonsensical post by you.

Then please explain where Trump advocated 'striking cultural sites with no military value' as your source claims.

BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky

LWW wrote:

Then please explain where Trump advocated 'striking cultural sites with no military value' as your source claims.

Don't get out much?

BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky

"The president repeated the threat Sunday on Air Force One, saying, “They’re allowed to kill our people, they’re allowed to torture and maim our people … and we’re not allowed to touch their cultural site? It doesn’t work that way.”"

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

BigWahoo wrote:

Don't get out much?

So, you can't.

Vietnam Vet

When Trump was told it was against the law to strike the cultural sites he decided against it

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

Vietnam Vet wrote:

When Trump was told it was against the law to strike the cultural sites he decided against it

It wasn't even that.

The OP claimed that Trump wanted to bomb such sites that held no military value.

The implication being that Trump wanted to bomb these sites just for shiites and giggles.

The reality is that Trump was clearly talking about when such sites are used as launch points for military/terrorist attacks and/or hiding places.

The further reality is that the left would prefer dead soldiers and citizens rather than return fire on a mosque.

Why does the left always side with evil?

BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky

LWW wrote:

It wasn't even that. br br The OP claimed that Tr... (show quote)

cul·ture
/ˈkəlCHər/
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noun
noun: culture; plural noun: cultures

1.the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.
"20th century popular culture"

a refined understanding or appreciation of culture.
"men of culture
2. the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

BigWahoo wrote:

cul·ture
/ˈkəlCHər/
Learn to pronounce
noun
noun: culture; plural noun: cultures

1.the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.
"20th century popular culture"

a refined understanding or appreciation of culture.
"men of culture
2. the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.

So you concede your source lied to you.

BigWahoo Loc: Kentucky

What do you think the 'Iranian culture' that Trump spoke about in his tweet meant.

I know that you Trumpsplainers try to white wash his words; but the whole world listens to what he says and what the President of the United States says and he should get his head out of his rear end.

LWW Loc: Banana Republic of America

BigWahoo wrote:

What do you think the 'Iranian culture' that Trump spoke about in his tweet meant.

I know that you Trumpsplainers try to white wash his words; but the whole world listens to what he says and what the President of the United States should get his head out of his rear end.

I suspect it was a warning to no longer use them for attacks or hideouts.

It is truly moronic to believe otherwise, why would any POTUS use the US military to fire upon targets of no military value? I suspect you would be hard pressed to find a field commander who would follow such an order should it be issued?

Read the UCMJ for enlightenment.