Fyi, important. Please read the whole report.
I'm surprised the author says technology is being stressed as the solution to our problems on the ground. Inside the Pentagon, perhaps ~ not by the DoD ~ to the public. We get far more reports on 'winning hearts and minds' from CPA and CENTCOM.
Also, every Commanding officer on the ground in Iraq says he doesn't need more troops. Gen. Sanchez, supposedly L. Paul Bremer's more capable 'co-worker' ~ has not asked for more troops and says they aren't necessary. The Pres. and the SOD have both repeatedly stated that whatever Gen. Abizaid and Sanchez need ~ they will get.
Unless, of course, the troops are needed but those in positions of authority have decided that it's far more dangerous to re-institute the draft while the enemy has control of the press, Universities and international, heavily funded, anti-American activist groups ~ in which case our troops would be placed in far greater danger, as the homefront would probably erupt in a civil war this time ~ post 911, and the left sowing hate daily. The war in Iraq would end ~ and so would freedom for Iraq, the enemy would win....we ~ America, freedom, civilization, the world ~ would lose, imho.
Still, great report.
Myself, I long ago wished that we had some support system set up to provide the technology by which Iraqi's could quickly establish their own free press, and thus exercise their sovereignty and its place under God (a.k.a. in most parts "under Allah") while also asserting their sovereignty above their Constitution, above their goverment, above their governors, and above their government agents.
So I was glad to see Tony's notes on the need for better and much more sources of news and information.
I think, not just ultimately, but actually right now, the real gains are to be made as small groups of Iraqi's associate for the purpose of ensuring and enduring freedom. Their meetings require protection, and also their thoughts require confirmation, in that, in the free press, they also see where others are with them, and so that foundation for their liberty grows.
Thanks for reading all the stuff.
I'm now having to take a long break from FR and wish you, and all fighters for our liberty, well and a Merry Christmas.