Future carrier names

Besides, what sailor would ever want to sail on "the Big Dick", "the Big Johnson", or "the Big Willie"?

Actually, I could imagine quite a few...

And not to forget, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) was known as "Big John," which drew a few snickers as the extra-curricular exploits of its namesake gradually became public knowledge.

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Mike Kanze

"In the age of globalization, every world citizen owns a piece of the rest of the world's bad habits."

- Debra J. Saunders, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE (9/21/2007)

"Jeb" wrote in message ...
On Nov 19, 6:35 pm, "Mike Kanze" wrote:
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.

Besides, what sailor would ever want to sail on "the Big Dick", "the
Big Johnson", or "the Big Willie"?

And not to forget, USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) was known as "Big John,"
which drew a few snickers as the extra-curricular exploits of its
namesake gradually became public knowledge.

Heck, JFK's exploits were well known around Washington long before the
keel of CV-67 was laid. In fact, he had that reputation while still a
senator.

I first heard about his "accomplishments" in 1960, from a friend who was
a Washington journalist.

vince norris