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To: Defender2; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub

Well said.

In addition to the reduction in Air Defense assets, how many more of our nations defenses have been stood down since we 'won' the Cold War?

The average American will never know, partly because they don't care and partly because the purveyors of 'truth' in our society have been woefully silent in this regard.

It makes the job that much more difficult for those who are still serving. Thank you for carrying the torch forward, Brother.


8 posted on 07/30/2004 9:25:45 PM PDT by HiJinx (Lt. John Kerry was a war hero. So was Gen. Benedict Arnold.)
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To: HiJinx

Thanks Very Much, HiJinx!!!!

After ALL the BUSHBASHING this week, I've had had enough and I'm not taking it anymore!!!!

I figured it's time to let the light shine on some of those who have trashed the President(get some of their skeletons out of the closet - so to speak).

I will let this Torch now shine brightly!!!!

Thanks HiJinx,

Best FReegards,

D2


13 posted on 07/30/2004 9:32:34 PM PDT by Defender2 (Defending Our Bill of Rights, Our Constitution, Our Country and Our Freedom!!!!)
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To: HiJinx

Really, before 9-11 not much thought or money was given to the air defence of CONUS. With the advent of ICBMs defence against manned aircraft became the poor stepchild of the pentagon, and most of the money given to ADC was directed at stopping manned Soviet bombers coming over the pole.
That we should of been more vigilant is a given, hindsight is always 20/20.


Re your tagline: A small difference between them is Benedict Arnold really was a hero, lt. Jacque was a medal hunter.


109 posted on 07/31/2004 6:27:27 AM PDT by Valin (Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. It's just that yours is stupid.)
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