This is one of those 'push' diaries to another site, but I think it's a perspective not often seen on DKos, so will risk the wrath of the "It's not a Diary" crowd.
I will also add that, IMHO, this website is one of the best for being informed on and debating naval matters on the web. If you don't think that's important, and don't live in Alaska, just look east from Carolina or west from San Francisco.
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