Posted on 07/25/2006 8:42:17 AM PDT by MNJohnnie
Yesterday when Rush was discussing the "Military Experts" rantings about the Israel-Hizbollah war one thing was obviously missing. None of the "Experts" have given any thought at all to the Strategic picture and how Lebanon fits in the larger War on Islamic Fascism.
Israel should be going for the long game, a solution to this decade long cancer NOT a drama queen headline breeding short term military blitz. It would be utterly stupid for Israel to prune back Hizbollah when it is in both their's, and the the NATO powers, interests to completely eject Iran's front group Hizbollah from the Mediterranean Littoral.
All the plans advanced by self styled "Experts" would accomplish is a lot of dead Jews for a short term "Quick fix". Hizbollah would simply bleed the Israelis while pulling back into sanctuary areas in Syria and northern Lebanon. Then when the Israelis could no longer stand the blood and treasure long term occupation was costing them, Hizbollah would simply flow back into the same positions they hold now. And 5 years from now the Israelis would face the same crises in Lebanon. Basically all the "Experts" advocate is that Israel repeat the 1982 war now in 2006.
Like the US in Iraq, Israel should go for a long term FIX that uproots Hizbollah and creates a viable Lebanese Govt that can police its own territory.
That maybe why the Israelis have indicated interested in a NATO force to do in Lebanon what it is currently doing in Afghanistan. Suppress the terrorist groups while the Lebanese build a viable nation state that can provide long term stability.
For Israel, and the West, that outcome would be a durable strategic victory in what will be a very long war
I'm an oldies country fan too. Ernest Tub and Hank Williams and Grandpa Jones, anytime. Of the newer country, I like only a few, the few that sound old time. But SheDaisy is a nice replacement for the possibilities that the girl band that shall not be named could have achieved.
Yep. I got to admit it does nothing to enhance his standing with me. I merely advise caution in taking a Democrat Activists like Dana Milibanks spin on this.
For example. Steele just said about Katerina what black freinds of mine said to me. So if Steele said "In the black community many people see Katerina...." it puts a completely different spin on the story then what Milbanks reported.
I simply do NOT trust Milibanks. He has a history of being a DNC stoodge.
I don't believe Steele said these things...
You speak Truth, Johnnie. Oh well...I guess the kind of disappointment I feel is one reason I never wanted to go into politics myself. It makes me admire George W. Bush--he just takes it and dishes out kindness back. He's a true gentleman.
My latest sun is sinking fast
My race is nearly run
My strongest trials now are past
My triumph has begun
Oh come angel band
Come and around me stand
Oh bear me away on your snow white wings
To my immortal home
Oh bear me away on your snow white wings
To my immortal home
Oh bear my longing heart to him
Who bled and died for me
Who's blood now cleanses from all sin
And gives me victory
Hey Lunatic Caller,
Maybe your headline is just another lie told by the DNC whores like you?
The majority of his district is in Kane, Kendall, De Kalb, Whiteside, Henry and Bureau counties (less urban counties).
Leni (formerly Du Page county)
Hasn't Thailand been threatened by being overrun by China?
Goldie the Moonbat on the line.
Is this the "evacuee" who was interviewed on television?
I got to admit this really really disappoints me how ever knowing how the DNC stoodges like Milibanks have lied in the pst I will reserve judgment on Steele. They lied about Santroum, they lied about Thune, they lied about what Mark Kennedy said, why not lie about Steele in the hopes of hurting his campaign?
This response shows how stupid the conventional wisdom is. Elections are not won by "moderating" your positions. All that does is encourage your foes and piss off your freinds.
We sang "Angel Band" a year ago. It was ok, but a little slow for our normal style.
http://www.laurelbaptisttemple.org/images/10000/3000/202LA/user/20060709BenAndErnieWheretheRosesNeverFade.mp3
http://www.laurelbaptisttemple.org/images/10000/3000/202LA/user/20060723BenandErnieBurdensAreLiftedatCalvary.mp3
(We don't always do a good job, but we try.)
Mega dittos!
Not really...there has always been a fairly large Chinese (some Taiwan, some mainland) business presence in all of SE Asia. The real threat in Thailand is that the three Southern provinces are next door to Malaysia and there have been Al Qaeda type bombings. But if you stay away from the deep South you're safer than in most cities in America.
Yup, I grew up on the ET HW and Grandpa Jones genre. Never heard of SheDaisy and the other ones are not in my vocabulary.
re: Goldie: GET OFF THE PHONE, YA' BIG DOPE! This is a WAR!
Yep.
Musician wannabe.
Goldie needs an attitude adjustment.
Let the Hezbos help him.
Israelis don't see the blood?
MOONBAT ALERT!!!!
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