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In reply to the discussion: To those who say drones and B-52's are indistinguishable, a question. [View all]cliffordu
(30,994 posts)44. Well, OK then!!
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A B-52 has a on-board human crew. It's longest bombing mission was 35 hours.
Agnosticsherbet
Feb 2013
#1
All true, but respectfully, I feel you are dodging the point I am trying to make. nt
Bonobo
Feb 2013
#6
Well their argument is that a drone is "preferable" because it is more "surgical"
Bonobo
Feb 2013
#5
Yes, but he could also "get away with" strikes launched by manned aircraft. (nt)
jeff47
Feb 2013
#16
I think I see your point. The difference is that sooner of later, Pakistan or somebody will shoot
Egalitarian Thug
Feb 2013
#19
I seem to remember President Clinton shooting cruise missiles all over the goddamn place
alcibiades_mystery
Feb 2013
#20
I'm rather more shocked that you lived through the Clinton Admin and are so ignorant
Bonobo
Feb 2013
#27
I have no idea what your sig line was, I never reported on it and I don't care. nt
Bonobo
Feb 2013
#37