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Old November 19th 07, 11:35 PM posted to rec.aviation.military.naval
Mike Kanze
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Default Future carrier names

Year 2010. President Hillary Clinton names CVN-78 after William J. Clinton.
Year 2025. President Chelsea Clinton names CVN-85 after Hillary R. Clinton.


Presupposes no modern-day "Revolt of the Admirals," not to mention a large number among the lower ranks, the retired / former servicemember communities, and all those folks who were absolutely disgusted by Willie's low character. Clinton, along with Richard Nixon (and possibly Lyndon Johnson) are held in low enough regard that it is highly unlikely any USN ship, let alone a CV, will ever be named for one of them in the foreseeable future.

It's academic anyway. CVN-78 is already "spoken for," as the USS GERALD R. FORD - the earnest but likely futile efforts by some to name her otherwise notwithstanding.

Besides, driving a FORD or a LINCOLN has considerably better cachet than driving a CLINTON. g

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Mike Kanze

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Year 2010. President Hillary Clinton names CVN-78 after William J. Clinton.
Year 2025. President Chelsea Clinton names CVN-85 after Hillary R. Clinton.