Huge anti-Taliban operation under way in Afghanistan(11,000 Coalition troops involved)

AFP ^ | 06/14/06

[siwrcw03]

Watched ABC news this morning...national program anchor said this operation would begin TOMORROW...

and then the MSM wonders why people don't trust them...

oIw
Rick
NWAVirginia.com

[Allegra]

that progress won't have been made in Iraq until reporters can go across the street for a cup of coffee.

That may be sooner than they think (or want to let on.)

We were just now outside and heard some firefight going on right here in town. The U.S. and Iraqi forces are in the midst of a big clampdown on Baghdad. I hope those sounds we just heard was that of terrorists being wasted.

And I'm willing to bet that it was.

[rvoitier]

What would be the optimal number of days to get bin Lauden?"

How about a week before the court imposed 'silent period' for political speech before an election? That way the electorate would go to the polls feeling good about our side. (Not that the democrats/msm would observe such a law.)

[SevenMinusOne]

2 U.S.-led coalition troops killed in Afghanistan yesterday -

American warrior was killed in southern Helmand province - The second warrior (nationality not released yet) was killed in eastern Kunar province Tuesday -

[alwaysconservative]

What I wonder is WHY is everybody telling the bad guys what the plans are to do next? Isn't that a little counterproductive? I wondered this when I heard it on FOXNews this morning that the offensive will be launched tomorrow by Afghani forces. . .

[GAB-1955]

Yeah, but the German entry into Paris came after the French humiliated Prussia at Jena in 1806. This resulted in an upswing of German nationalism, and the innovations of the Prussian Army, including the invention of the modern General Staff, which the French didn't cotton onto until their defeat in 1870-1871. The French are not cowards; they just sometimes on the wrong end of military innovation.

[farlander]

Seem to have grasped the surrender concept pretty well... Strategically they're cowards. The last time they won any battle was when an Italian (Sicilian) was at the helm. And Italy hasn't seen much victory either since Caesar.

[cake_crumb]

"We were just now outside and heard some firefight going on right here in town. The U.S. and Iraqi forces are in the midst of a big clampdown on Baghdad. I hope those sounds we just heard was that of terrorists being wasted."

I believe some terrorists were wasted too. The president was just giving an overview of this operation in his presser about his Iraq visit. Also outlined PM Maliki's plans and kept emphasizing "he has a PLAN" over and over to begin each new point, LOL. Said he wanted to personally thank our troops who brought Zarqawi to justice, that our troops are dedicated, good people working in difficult circumstances and when they do a good job it's good for SOMEBODY to congratulate and thank them.

The press was a bit subdued for some reason. Gregory must have popped a blood vessel, because he came to the presser wearing something like a red smoking jacket with an orange scarf worn like a tie...the prez complimented him on them and said his jacket and tie looked POWERFUL (ouch)

I turned off the TV before the bitter sissies began the vitriole campaign under the guise of "analyzing" the speech.

Stay safe.

[Fudd Fan]

Prayers for the protection and success of the Coalition troops.

[Catholic Canadian]

KICK THEIR ASS!

[cake_crumb]

They need it. The press is really determined to destroy our troops' morale so we lose the WOT. I ought to turn the TV back on, because they're no doubt talking about this operation and spinning as evidence that the "spiraling violence in Afghanistan proves the TRalibunnies are stronger than ever" (paraphrased, but they've been saying that more and more).

[Allegra]

The press was a bit subdued for some reason.

They're still in mourning for Zarqawi.

;-)

[cake_crumb]

"They're still in mourning for Zarqawi."

LOL! That's probably true...oh, here's one you'll like from the presser: Ann Compton demanded to know if the president felt there was a comparison between Iraq and Vietnam (of course) and he answered that people voted, ratified a constitution and elected there government. FReeper Pogeysailor replied, "Yes, the media was on teh enemie's side on both occasions"

Now THAT'S one answer I'd like to hear from the president or Tony Snow!

[ConservativeMind]

One of the benefits of an upsurge in violence from the Taliban is that we can train our best surveillance equipment on them as they lead us back to the rest.

After waiting a few weeks to see what settles out, we can wipe them off the face of the earth.

[Enchante]

?? "when an Italian (Sicilian) was at the helm"

If you're referring to Napoleon, he was Corsican not Sicilian. Yes, Corsica had been ruled by Genoa so in one sense it had been 'Italian' -- but it never adopted the Italian language or culture and was eagerly unloaded (because it had been so troublesome for the Genoans to rule) to the French just before Napoleon was born. Thus, Napoleon was officially French from birth, which is why he was able to attend a French military academy and pursue a French military career, though it is certainly true that Corsicans of that era (and since) consider themselves neither French nor Italian.

[GoodWithBarbarians JustForKaos]

Reread the article. This offensive has been secretly going on for about a month - "since mid-May". The media erred yet once again by saying it starts tomorrow. I think this has been made public now, because we don't need the element of surprise anymore.

[GAB-1955]

"Seem to have grasped the surrender concept pretty well... Strategically they're cowards. The last time they won any battle was when an Italian (Sicilian) was at the helm. And Italy hasn't seen much victory either since Caesar."

Check your history again. The last big battle France won was commanded by a Frenchman, Marechal Petain, and Marechal Foch was the Commander in Chief of all Allied armies in WWI.

Napoleon was a Corsican by birth, not a Sicilian, but a naturalized Frenchman because Corsica became a part of the Kingdom of France before his birth. He would not have been granted a cadet post in the school of artillery had he been a foreigner.

1940 was an abberation. No one expected the German strategic innovation of smashing through the Ardennes. The defeats in Vietnam and Algeria were from lack of political will, not cowardice.

When Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko tried to bluff DeGaulle over the Cuban Missile Crisis, de Gaulle's response was "Et voila, messieur; nous mourions ensemble." (So, sir, we will die together).

The French can be brave and ruthless when needed. Ask many African tinpot dictators.

We may not like French policy, but we have to avoid underestimating what they can do.

[EQAndyBuzz]

"What would be the optimal number of days to get bin Lauden?"

140

[rockthecasbah]

"Why no Frenchies fighting in this operation?"

Do French Canadians count?

[Allegra]

FReeper Pogeysailor replied, "Yes, the media was on the enemie's side on both occasions"

LOL! I love it!

And so very true.