To: angkor
Personally, I thought Rumsfield made it quite clear early on that the bombing was only one aspect of "Shock and Awe." I didn't see that many (if any) of the reporters understood. Apparently this guy doesn't totally understand either. Personally, if I was an Iraqi, the mere speed of manouver of the U.S. forces would have shocked and awed me...
To: Frumious Bandersnatch
I thought Rumsfield made it quite clear early on that the bombing was only one aspect of "Shock and Awe." Yes, you're right, I specifically recall that he did.
As a newcomer to Boyce, I've got to admit I didn't understand what Rumsfeld meant at the time. Now it's making sense. A lot of sense.
"Shock and awe" also is about .... calling opposing generals on their cellphones ... sending them email ... strangling their communications. Totally screwing with their "decision loop."
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04/24/2003 12:26:29 PM PDT by
angkor
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