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Ernst: Trump’s Troop Deployment At Border Provides ‘Opportunity For Real-Life Training’

11.18.18 | 1:54 pm

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA): Troop deployment at border provides "an opportunity for real-life training in their roles." pic.twitter.com/6Iwen8aCHm

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dave_mb says:

November 18, 2018

So does going out in the field on base. You don’t need to go to the Mexican border for ‘real-life training’.
pshah says:

November 18, 2018

Senator Ernst is brilliant! I, for one, had not recognized the challenge of logistical planning for an unarmed “enemy”, comprised mostly of dirt-poor women and children, about a thousand miles away from where they’re stationed.

But I’m sure the Russians and Koreans are quaking in their boots as they look on at the most sophisticated military in the world standing around doing nothing.
ottis says:

November 18, 2018

Deployment to border for real life training? What the fuck is she trying to say?
teenlaqueefa says:

November 18, 2018

Forget it… she’s rolling.
caltg says:

November 18, 2018

dave_mb:

You don’t need to go to the Mexican border for ‘real-life training’.

Particularly when the “training” is primarily rigging out concertina wire. How much training does one need for that to become an expert?