The Navy’s ultimate suckup

Posted on March 17, 2012 | Comments Off on The Navy’s ultimate suckup

I have relatives who won’t like me saying this. But when it’s true, it’s true. Naming capital ships after living politicians is the ultimate suckup. Case in point: The USS George H.W. Bush. This is pathetic ass-kissing, whatever the stated reason.

Via Instapundit.

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0 responses to “The Navy’s ultimate suckup”

  1. SnoopyTheGoon's avatar SnoopyTheGoon | March 17, 2012 at 12:02 pm |

    I agree with the sentiment, with one caveat, though: if it helps Navy to get the funding for the ship, then why not?

  2. Dick Stanley's avatar Dick Stanley | March 18, 2012 at 7:32 pm |

    Because it’s not ethical. The only living people they previously named warships for were those decorated for valor.