To: stuck_in_new_orleans
This isn't WWII. This isn't VietNam, and this isn't even the same as the most recent war in Iraq. This a new form of warfare, and the leaders and planners MUST take into account the political ramifications of what exactly they direct our forces against. We would be viewed as much worse than "weak" if we indiscriminantly attack when provoked. This calls for particular nuance, and here's hoping they have (and use) it.
Having said that, it is difficult not to call for all-out direct assault on any enemy positions. Even in a Mosque.
To: tongue-tied
Update:
Estimated 100 fighters have attacked.....This is the 1st Marine Division HQ building.
209 posted on
04/06/2004 12:33:53 PM PDT by
Dog
To: tongue-tied
This calls for particular nuance, and here's hoping they have (and use) it. Jeez, you sound like Jean Francois Kerry.
340 posted on
04/06/2004 12:56:36 PM PDT by
Aeronaut
(How many liberals does it take to change a light bulb? None - they like being in the dark.)
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