On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 14:41:36 -0500, John H wrote:

On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 14:08:30 -0500, DSK wrote:

OTOH if you are angry & frustrated because you know you cannot answer
the questions, then maybe you should reconsider your political opinions.



John H wrote:
This was the question:

What part of their mission is a crock of crap, Chuck?


And I answered that question. The U.S. military has not been given a job
which in any furthers the interests of the United States in the Iraq
invasion. The Iraq war was based on lies & greed.

The U.S. military has done an admirable job in those things which it has
accomplished... all the more so because it was hobbled by profiteering.
But that does not change the fact that other than removing Saddam
Hussein from power, there is no mission to accomplish.

"Protect, promote and preserve U.S. interests in the Central Region to
include the free flow of energy resources, access to regional states,
freedom of navigation, and maintenance of regional stability" is not on
the agenda for U.S. goals in Iraq. And if it is, then we are going
backwards.

The rest of the long list which you posted is no closer to being
accomlished, judging by the best facts available.

You are welcome to post facts indicating which goals from your list
*are* being accomplished.

DSK


There was no discussion of the status of completion.

I don't wish to get into a 'smart-assed comment' contest with you.

Here is their mission. What do you consider a crock of crap. Accomplishment is
not the issue.

Whoops:

WARFIGHTING

1. Protect, promote and preserve U.S. interests in the Central Region to
include the free flow of energy resources, access to regional states, freedom of
navigation, and maintenance of regional stability.
2. Develop and maintain the forces and infrastructure needed to respond to
the full spectrum of military operations.
3. Deter conflict through demonstrated resolve in such efforts as forward
presence, prepositioning, exercises, and confidence building measures.
4. Maintain command readiness to fight and win decisively at all levels of
conflict.
5. Protect the force by providing an appropriate level of security and
safety.

ENGAGEMENT

1. Maintain, support and contribute to coalitions and other collective
security efforts that support U.S. and mutual interests in the region.
2. Promote and support responsible and capable regional militaries.
3. Promote efforts in the region to counter threats from weapons of mass
destruction, terrorism, information warfare, and drug trafficking.
4. Establish and maintain close relationships with regional political and
military leaders.
5. Develop integrated regional engagement approaches through cooperation with
counterparts in the interagency, other unified commands, and key
non-governmental and private volunteer organizations.

DEVELOPMENT

1. Promote and support environmental and humanitarian efforts and provide
prompt response to humanitarian and environmental crises.
2. Educate key leaders and the American public on the mission of USCENTCOM,
the importance of the Central Region and the contributions made by our friends
in the region in supporting vital U.S. interests.
3. Develop a positive command climate that encourages innovation, develops
tomorrow's leaders, provides for a high quality of life, promotes respect of
others, and increases appreciation of regional cultures.
4. Participate in concept and doctrine development, assessment of desired
operational capabilities and integration of validated capabilities.
5. Maintain regional awareness of security, political, social and economic
trends.

--
John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."