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Old 04-08-2013, 11:02 PM
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U.S. Navy unveils laser cannon

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/08/17658147-navy-unveils-powerful-ship-mounted-laser-weapon?lite&ocid=msnhp&pos=1

Holy crap!
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Old 04-09-2013, 12:15 AM
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Now we will be able to protect Canada even better!!!
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Old 04-10-2013, 09:38 AM
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That is fantastic.

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Old 04-10-2013, 09:55 AM
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Now we will be able to protect Canada even better!!!
From the straits of Hormuz? Kinda outside its range doncha think.
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Old 04-10-2013, 10:13 AM
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From the straits of Hormuz? Kinda outside its range doncha think.
Just kidding Merrylander........as you can see by many emoticons lol
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Old 04-10-2013, 01:56 PM
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Neat-o!

When was the last time an American naval vessel was attacked by an airplane or missile?

I'm thinking WW2..............

Sure, it's still possible, but think about it.

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Old 04-10-2013, 06:13 PM
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Neat-o!

When was the last time an American naval vessel was attacked by an airplane or missile?

I'm thinking WW2..............

Sure, it's still possible, but think about it.

Dave
We'll bounce it off a satellite mirror for ground targets, or was that a 007 script?
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Old 04-10-2013, 07:18 PM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Cole_bombing

Does this relate?
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Old 04-10-2013, 07:25 PM
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No.

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Old 04-10-2013, 07:44 PM
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No.

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OK.

Where is the "I give up" icon?

You can't see, or refuse to see, so what is the point of carrying on with the discussion?
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