Jocko has survivors of the USS Liberty on to tell their story - Kotaku In Action 2

Jocko has survivors of the USS Liberty on to tell their story (jockopodcast.com)

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– RealDrJester -12 points 2 years ago +1 / -13

American after straffing a few times?

Yes,

The torpedo boats then closed in and strafed the ship's hull with their cannons and machine guns.[citation needed] According to some crewmen, the torpedo boats fired at damage control parties and sailors preparing life rafts for launch. (See disputed details below.) A life raft which floated from the ship was picked up by T-203 and found to bear US Navy markings. T-204 then circled Liberty, and Oren spotted the designation GTR-5, but saw no flag.[citation needed] It took until 3:30 pm to establish the ship's identity. Shortly before the Liberty's identity was confirmed, the Saratoga launched eight aircraft armed with conventional weapons towards Liberty. After the ship's identity was confirmed, the General Staff was notified and an apology was sent to naval attaché Castle. The aircraft approaching Liberty were recalled to the Saratoga.

You honestly think you have more authority than them to comment on it

My opinion is based on the investigations, and not on the opinion of a single individual.

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– RealDrJester -6 points 2 years ago +1 / -7

I think it is two or three. Even then, it doesn't beat the investigation, the comments of other crews and more. Fog of war is a MASSIVE bitch. There has been multiple friendly fire incidents over the years. Even when modern tech fails.

Heck, flying Falcon BMS, with modern IFF simulation and I still managed to shoot a friend 2 days ago during the campaign.

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– RealDrJester -1 points 2 years ago +1 / -2

they could have verified the ship was a spy ship or even carrying weapons before firing

How? Remember, this is the 60s, limited radar was at play. Middle of a massive war. And the ship was outside the minimum coastal distance. It also looked like Egyptian ships.

he comments of other crews are better than theirs?? That just sounds like anyone who supports my position is helpful;

That is exactly the point I made when I made the comments that the other survivors(more numerous) disagree with them. So, I prefer to base my position on the investigation.

anyone else is a grifter and not helping encourage the RIGHT position

Considering the amount of money Israel paid to them, yes... It sounds like the guy ran out of money and is trying to get more.

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