I think the communication and surveillance satellites we have in space now are what allow us to do what our military can do. Other nations are developing ways of taking those resources out of action. That's what we need to defend.

I don't know if a special branch of service is required for this instead of just having the Air Force handle it. But it seems obvious that modern military operations demand the use of space to effect what happens on the land and sea. If we lose our ability to operate in space, we are in big trouble down here. Plus, I would suspect great devastation could be inflicted on our economy by disruption of communications, and gps assets in orbit.

My thought exactly.

Jarhead

I get your point Kart. But we are making these assumptions based on what WE know about our military assets.

There is no telling what kind of weaponry that we have already built or deployed.

Mike

Bingo. And this is where Obama and those of that ilk want to take us.

Maybe we should figure out a way to get out of the mess we've been in for the last 16 years first.

"star wars" development to find way to defend against missiles should be done. So much of the other baloney we do with our armed forces should be limited to pay for it.
I would rather see a "space force" than a trump wall.

Am I the only one who suspects trump's announcing this has something to do with changing the subject away from the kids and parents being separated at the border?

Ah yes, the old "need to know" basis.

Any vet that had a clearance knows most of us really don't have a clue.

Better to keep the masses ignorant, the herd sleeps better at night . . . .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKC8pSFg1Vw

Brother sent me this...

I've always liked the Dead Kennedy's cover better.

Mike

E-Z to find space cadets today......they should fill the ranks quickly.

I hope Trump sticks to his guns on immigration. I will pray for him to find the strength.

If you approve of little kids being locked up and separated from their shackled parents at the border then you are no Christian and you have no soul. Just like the hollow hypocrite you helped put in the White House.

Jarhead

Buddy posted this on FB!

I'm just glad our lawmakers are focused, concerned and diligent on tackling the issue of National Debt:
http://www.usdebtclock.org

Seems like it was only November 2017 (pre-election) when this was being discussed as a "top issue". Maybe during the next Presidential election it might come up again?

The children and parent receive the result of their actions. It is their choice to cross the border illegally thus they have control of their fate not I.

Enforce the law.

Any American single parent that gets locked up has the same thing happen to them and the children so, why have you not protested that? Its been happening for hundreds of years.....why do illegal aliens have a whole lot of morons wanting to give them special treatment that even Americans do not get?

If I am homeless and hot or cold and hungry should be able to kick your door in and get warm and have a good meal for myself? The Christian thing to do?

What kind of alternate reality do you folks live in? These people are breaking the law to come here and take things from Americans. It cost many billions of dollars just to try to stem the flow....the consequences need to be greater than they are now and then you will have a good deterrent. No 3 hot meals and a place to live while 'detained'...I say work camp sentences of a few years for being here illegally. Chain gang style.

It was done to Americans......it can be done to illegals.

How is that for no soul?

Americans are suckers for a sob story.......and the Libs know it.

I am American.

I think that soft, stupid people are suckers for a sob story. Right now we are looking at the last opportunity to save America.

Get on board and row or get out of the way.

Well Trump folded. Now he has to try to figure out how to put Humpty-Dumpty back together again without ending up with a bunch of orphans on our hands. Brilliant!


Jarhead

If anyone can figure out how to put ol humpty back together it is Mr. President....

Marty addressed your attack , quite well I might add. I suggest you attempt to address his points . However , I doubt you can without sounding like you have a complete disconnect with reality .

What part of "Unaccompanied Minors" has parents with them? LOL

Since Trump has caved, does he fall into your soft stupid suckers category?