The not so straight “Strait of Hormuz” has been in the news a lot lately: [image] Trump Floats U.S. Withdrawal from Hormuz 'Straight' Security Role U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday suggested the United States could step back from securing the Strait of Hormuz, floating the idea …

[image] ombugge: Maybe because no mines have been deployed? Reuters disagrees: Iran has laid about a dozen mines in Strait of Hormuz, sources say | Reuters

[image] Rock_Hill: Militaries are absolutely socialist, and in most societies are the most socialist of any entity. Everyone wears the same clothes (a uniform), everyone gets the same health care, food and housing are taken care of by the state, even the idea of sacrifice for the good of the gro…

I think you have got the nub of it regarding the military and indeed at sea generally and it helps maintain the peace where multicultural crews are the norm onboard. In Society where there is only two different cultural groups they mix quite well and there is a lot of intermarriage. Become multicul…

[image] Rock_Hill: So much that seems incorrect here. I agree. Reasons follow. [image] Rock_Hill: For one communists and fascists DO NOT get along. But if you analyse what each says is their philosophy, they are identical. Tell me what differences you see? They both seek power for …

[image] Rock_Hill: Militaries are absolutely socialist, and in most societies are the most socialist of any entity. Above is not true. The fellas below [mil-pass-in-review-great-lakes-1800] do not smoke Cuban cigars and have accommodation and dine in Waldorf Astoria. Admirals , Generals u…

[image] Jughead: Because it’s stupid and wrong. [image] Jughead: Also wrong and stupid What do you call someone who always think others are stupid, wrong, low IQ persons? Answer; a narcissist, an egomaniac, misanthrope, or even solipsist. PS: There is one person that come to mind, bu…

[image] Jughead: So we wear a uniform? It’s essential under the laws of war. And not everyone wears the same uniform. Based on rank (which is worn prominently to display your increased status within the organization) your uniform changes, you earn higher wages, are exempt from certain labor/t…

[image] ShooterMcGavin: In some cases the senior most members of the “lower class” carry with them more clout than those in even the middle ranks of the “upper class.” If I wished for clout I’d rather be a Sergent Major than most any upper class with less than 3 stars.:grinning_face:

I seemed to have touched a nerve with the comparison of military structure and socialism but I will try to clarify. Interestingly some people seem to strongly agree with me, while others think it is patently false. Part of the problem I think stems from the definition of socialism or communism, and…

[image] Rock_Hill: I would be very curious to see communism attempted I would rather never see it attempted in any way anywhere ever again.

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