[thethirddegree]

We need to turn our troops loose to do what they were trained to do: kill the enemy. Forget this hearts and minds crap—that’s how we lost in Vietnam.

[GoldenPup]

Lieberman: Rules of engagement hurting troop morale in Afghanistan.

Should read: "POLITICIANS in Washington hurting morale in Afganistan."

[Captain Kirk]

We need to turn our troops loose to do what they were trained to do: kill the enemy. Forget this hearts and minds crap—that’s how we lost in Vietnam

The Soviets were "turned loose" in Afganistan and they lost. Before them, the British were "turned loose" there too and they lost. If you expect miracles in that quagmire by guaranteeing more civilian deaths through another gimmick, you are headed for disappointment. Let's bring the troops home.

[BlueLancer]

"We need to turn our troops loose to do what they were trained to do: kill the enemy. Forget this hearts and minds crap—that’s how we lost in Vietnam."

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Cordes Et Mentes Veniant

[Grab them by the balls
And their hearts and minds will follow.}