I know this is a financial board. But thought some might appreciate this story. Been reading about it as it’s developed over past few weeks:
“It means that around 10 per cent of HMS Vigilant's 168-strong crew have either been kicked out, quit, are under investigation or have been removed in what is believed to be one of the biggest sex and drugs scandals to hit the Navy.”http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5025485/HMS-Sex-Cocaine.html-
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The Chicago Tribune “The nuclear sub problems come as tensions around the world's most dangerous weapons are heightening. ... (There) have been reports that the United States and the world's other nuclear powers are dusting off Cold War deterrent protocols. A few weeks ago, there were repeatedly denied reports that U.S. Strategic Command - the government agency that maintains the nation's nuclear weapons - has placed its B-52 bombers on 24-hour alert, a state of readiness not seen since 1991.”http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-british-sailors-fired-20171028-story.html
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Regards,
Ted
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P.S. Here is the link to the Chicago Tribune for those who do not subscribe.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-british-sailors-fired-20171028-story.html
However, my illusion that the men and women we entrust with our nuclear weaponry are all highly responsible individuals of impeccable character has been badly shattered. Not a story that should make anyone sleep well.
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