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Once again, the military establishment proves...
On Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:48:26 -0400, wrote:
On Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:29:16 -0700, "nom=de=plume"
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On Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:22:02 -0400, bpuharic wrote:
So far this war is getting close to two times as long as WW II and no
sight of peace.
that's the nature of guerrilla insurrections. we don't have to 'win'.
we just dont have to lose
We did so well in Vietnam, what could possibly go wrong
If you listen to the generals of that era, it was the politicians' fault for
not letting them finish the job.
I agree with Harry on this one.
Generals are hammers, all problems look like nails to them.
Did you ever see the movie "The battle of the Bulge"?
Watch the Robert Ryan monologue at the end of the movie where he says
he will do anything to keep wearing that uniform and waging war.
I see the same thing in our military policy.
No one would deny that the job of Generals is to fight wars.
Do you deny that they are controlled by politicians? If we are in Afghanistan
another ten years, it will be because Presidents wanted us there.
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I hope your day is simply *SPECTACULAR* !!
John H
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