Posted on 03/19/2002 7:36:22 AM PST by sheltonmac
Curses. You found me out. I thought if I called myself a "privateer" that no one would ever find me! I used to call myself a mercinary, but people told me that was old-fashioned. Yes, yes, yes! I am he! The famous pirate of old!
Breaking: Text of H.R. 3076- September 11 Marque and Reprisal Act of 2001
Breaking: Ron Paul introduces Marque and Reprisal Bills in House
To halt the operation of terrorist training camps, arrest perps that formerly led al queda and Taliban ops, and insure the installation of a government that forbids and takes action against re-establishment of terrorist schools.
" What is our exit strategy?"
when the above stated goals are achieved, we leave.
"How will we know when we have achieved our goal?"
Simple intel and observation.
"Where do we strike next?"
Any terrorist ops are targets. The intent of a strike is to neutralize the threat.
"How hard do we hit?"
As hard as needs be, to insure success.
"How often? "
Remove the threat and there's no reason to strike again.
"What will our stated objective be in our next offensive? "
Depends on what's going on. If it's similar to the Afghan campaign, then the objective's the same.
"Do we just keep going until all "oppressive" regimes are wiped from the face of the earth?"
If oppressive regimes are a direct threat, yes. Oppressive regimes are not by and in themselves a threat.
"Or are we just playing it by ear?"
The US is not playing by ear now. The above outlines the sit now. Liberals play things by ear and by feelings. That's how we got the job as perpetual policeman in the Balkans and attacked and invaded other countries under x42.
That's the way it's supposed to be. You wouldn't know.
I detest smirking sarcasm. Strong men don't resort to it.
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