Collapsing the Triangle of Death

National Review Online ^ | Nov. 29, 2004 | W. Thomas Smith Jr.

[SuzyQ2]

"Operating in an environment that more closely resembles the American Wild West of the 19th century than the tightly packed urban centers of Samarra and Fallujah, has forced some units to re-tool their battle plan. That's not a problem for tactically flexible U.S. and British forces, and they are training Iraqi security forces to be equally adaptable."

[Voice in your head]

I thought that this story was too positive to be reported, until I saw the author's description, at the bottom:

"A former U.S. Marine infantry leader and paratrooper, W. Thomas Smith Jr. is a freelance journalist and the author of four books, including the Alpha Bravo Delta Guide to American Airborne Forces."

At least the story was told.

[SuzyQ2]

Yes but can't an ex-service-person be objective?

[thoughtomator]

Sure. The question is, can a "professional journalist" be objective? ...to which I can find no evidence for an affirmative response.

[Rammer]

Maybe you'd prefer Dan Rather and Kevin Sites?

[SuziQ]

That's not a problem for tactically flexible U.S. and British forces, and they are training Iraqi security forces to be equally adaptable."

The new Iraqi army will be a force to be reckoned with my any Middle Eastern country or terrorist group that wants to make trouble.

[pissant]

Excellent post. This should be headline news on every major paper. But I won't hold my breath.

[bowzer313]

"Yes but can't an ex-service-person be objective?"

I think I know what you're driving at, but I would answer, "Was Ernie Pyle objective?"

[sdpatriot]

it dawned on me while reading that inspiring article that this writer is why the socialists hate the U.S. military. our military creates or refines men such as this, instills love of honor, duty, and country in them. This writer is the greatest fear of the socialists of this country, and his brothers in arms will be our next generation of writers, polititions and voters. in order to make these great men irrelevant, the socialist media must work to undermine them as they did during and after the Vietnam War. they were somewhat successful in that, and they became over confident. imagine their fear when they see this writer being respected and trusted,, and knowing a generation of men just like him will soon be coming home to vote and be involved in government and media..

there is hope people.. we must just hold the ground until these new, fresh warriors take over..

[Voice in your head]

"Maybe you'd prefer Dan Rather and Kevin Sites?"

Yes, I would prefer that people like them give reports like this, rather than serving as the propaganda wing of the insurgency.