[ssully]

It’s not odd though. This administration has been very clear that they think things like rules of engagement or caring about collateral damage are bullshit.

On a weekly basis now, they are blowing up civilian boats without any evidence wrong doing. Even if they had evidence, it still wouldn’t warrant using hellfire missiles on civilian ships, especially when the U.S. navy or coastguard is more than capable of intercept these ships.

[nerdponx]

My guess is that it's part of the whole "department of war" rebranding. War is hell, toughen up!

And someone out there is cheering for this, I'm sure.

[actionfromafar]

Not just out there. Right here, plenty.