LAUREN1d ago

Conjecture

I now believe the US Base in Bahrain was destroyed two weeks ago and NPR got wind of this through sailors returning to the US in need of toiletries. It would explain the emergency WH meeting called today. I think Orange Turd and Kegseth have been keeping this under wraps. I also think that is why so many military brass were removed from duty this week. Today's speculation about hospitalization is a distant second.

Feel free to reply after you read the article. Also chef's kiss that this is coming from NPR.

https://www.npr.org/2026/04/03/nx-s1-5770491/evacuation-bahrain-norfolk-troops

Show threadDiane

@noondlyt

I guess we're learning what the failure mode of the USA military is.

The Russians revealed they were incapable of paying for or doing maintenance.

The Americans apparently never thought anyone would shoot at them, so the bases are made of plywood and can't survive being attacked.

Apr 5 at 12:37amWeb
Show threadjollyrogue20h ago

@alienghic Yep. The US hasn’t fought a near peer state in over 50 years, and they most certainly didn’t think anyone was going attack a naval base in Bahrain.

US equipment doesn’t function without lots of maintenance. It’s high tech and fragile, which isn’t great in a war with a peer.

The US military exists to funnel money to defense contractors; it’s not about winning wars.

@noondlyt