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"When Devils Walk the Earth"-(A MUST READ article on how to deal with Terrorism)
Ralph Peters' book by way of the JPFO ^ | 2004 | Ralph Peters

Posted on 04/27/2004 4:17:57 PM PDT by redrock

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To: tertiary01
...and a BUMP...backatcha.

redrock

101 posted on 05/02/2004 3:48:23 PM PDT by redrock ("Better a Shack in Heaven....than a Mansion in Hell"---My Grandma)
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To: redrock
BTTT
I think that due to the events of the past week, this article is more important than ever to read.
102 posted on 05/11/2004 11:15:57 PM PDT by tertiary01 (DEMS- the other surrender monkeys.)
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To: tertiary01
I agree.

redrock

103 posted on 05/11/2004 11:27:34 PM PDT by redrock ("Better a Shack in Heaven....than a Mansion in Hell"---My Grandma)
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To: redrock
Great article! Lots of sound advice here. A must read. BUMPITY-BUMP
104 posted on 05/11/2004 11:31:40 PM PDT by fly_so_free (Never under estimate the treachery of the democrat party-Save USA vote a dem out of office)
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To: redrock
BTTT
105 posted on 05/12/2004 12:57:31 PM PDT by tertiary01 (At least the participants in our human pyramids still have their heads)
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To: redrock; Lando Lincoln; quidnunc; .cnI redruM; Valin; yonif; SJackson; dennisw; monkeyshine; ...
Ralph Peters' 25 points of how to defeat terrorists:

9. When in doubt, hit harder than you think necessary. Success will be forgiven. Even the best-intentioned failure will not. ....Demonstrate power whenever you can. Show; don't tell!

10. Whenever legal conditions permit, kill terrorists on the spot (do not give them a chance to surrender, if you can help it). Contrary to academic wisdom, the surest way to make a martyr of a terrorist is to capture, convict and imprison him, leading to endless efforts by sympathizers to stage kidnappings, hijacking and other events intended to liberate the imprisoned terrorist(s). This is war, not law enforcement.

11. Never listen to those who warn that ferocity on our part reduces us to the level of the terrorists. That is the argument of the campus, not of the battlefield, and it insults America's service members and the American people. Historically, we have proven, time after time, that we can do a tough, dirty job for our country without any damage to our nation's moral fabric (Hiroshima and Nagasaki did not interfere with American democracy, values or behavior).

12. Spare and protect innocent civilians whenever possible, but: do not let the prospect of civilian casualties interfere with ultimate mission accomplishment. This is a fight to protect the American people, and we must do so whatever the cost, or the price in American lives may be devastating. In a choice between them, and us the choice is always us.

13. Do not allow the terrorists to hide behind religion. Apocalyptic terrorists cite religion as a justification for attacking us; in turn, we cannot let them hide behind religious holidays, taboos, strictures or even sacred terrain. We must establish a consistent reputation for relentless pursuit and destruction of those who kill our citizens. Until we do this, our hesitation will continue to strengthen our enemy's ranks and his resolve.

 

     Nailed It!

     Moral Clarity BUMP  !

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106 posted on 05/13/2004 6:41:01 AM PDT by Tolik
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To: redrock
bfl
107 posted on 05/13/2004 6:50:33 AM PDT by dts32041 ("Liberty is not America's gift to the world, it is God's gift to humanity" George W Bush 28 Jan 2003)
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To: Travis McGee
Great Picture of Mecca taken in 2005!
108 posted on 05/13/2004 7:07:01 AM PDT by CatoRenasci (Ceterum Censeo Arabiam Esse Delendam -- Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit)
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To: tet68
Unfortunately, only after another 9/11-scale event, or larger. Too many are still asleep.
109 posted on 05/13/2004 7:55:48 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (hoplophobia is a mental aberration rather than a mere attitude)
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To: CatoRenasci; Travis McGee
>>Great Picture of Mecca taken in 2005!

I just came across this; it's pretty well done, and more than a tad amusing, in a grim way.

The Muslim World - The Average American's View (230k image)
http://www.akadel.com/albums/miscpics/MuslimWorld.jpg

I'm not sure of the author's intent for this, but I'm proud to be an average American.

110 posted on 05/13/2004 8:00:03 AM PDT by FreedomPoster (hoplophobia is a mental aberration rather than a mere attitude)
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To: redrock
Bump for later read.
111 posted on 05/13/2004 8:21:46 AM PDT by Travis McGee (----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
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To: redrock
I agree with the man. History bears him out completely. Unfortunately, our leaders seem uninterested. They seem convinced that technology has somehow changed human nature.

MM
112 posted on 05/13/2004 8:29:04 AM PDT by MississippiMan
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To: redrock
18. If the terrorists hide, strike what they hold dear, using clandestine means and, whenever possible, foreign agents to provoke them to break cover and react.

AND

24. In dealing with Islamic apocalyptic terrorists, remember that their most cherished symbols are fewer and far more vulnerable than are the West's. Ultimately, no potential target can be regarded as off-limits when the United States is threatened with mass casualties. Worry less about offending foreign sensibilities and more about protecting Americans.

I think I see where he is going with this.

But we are still at the stage of squeamishness.

113 posted on 05/13/2004 9:56:54 AM PDT by happygrl (The democrats are trying to pave a road to the white house with the bodies of dead American soldiers)
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To: Tolik
Excellent article! Thanks for the ping.

I always enjoy Colonel Peters commentaries when he does a segment on Fox.

Found Ed's comment in #16 apropos Senator Kerry worth noting:

16. Do not worry about alienating already-hostile populations. --(ED ADDED, "OR ANTI-WAR SENATORS ASPIRING TO BECOME PRESIDENT OF OUR GREAT NATION.")

114 posted on 05/13/2004 10:41:09 AM PDT by RottiBiz (Help end Freepathons -- become a Monthly Donor.)
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To: redrock
Outstanding read! Thanks for posting.
115 posted on 05/13/2004 10:44:16 AM PDT by RottiBiz (Help end Freepathons -- become a Monthly Donor.)
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To: CatoRenasci
Sooner or later. Maybe not 2005, but in our lifetimes.
116 posted on 05/13/2004 11:46:01 AM PDT by Travis McGee (----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
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To: redrock
Just keep killing them
117 posted on 05/13/2004 11:52:25 AM PDT by Unicorn (Two many wimps around The democrats would rather win the WH then win the war-Tom Delay)
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To: happygrl
"Worry less about offending foreign sensibilities and more about protecting Americans."

This one sentence (out of the whole article) is the bottom line truth of how we need to view the WOT.

IF we follow this rule...everything in the article not only makes sense...it becomes mandatory.

redrock

118 posted on 05/13/2004 11:55:10 AM PDT by redrock ("Better a Shack in Heaven....than a Mansion in Hell"---My Grandma)
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To: redrock
Bumped & Bookmarked
119 posted on 05/13/2004 12:17:00 PM PDT by Freebird Forever
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To: backtothestreets
Did you see this???
120 posted on 05/13/2004 12:19:44 PM PDT by BossLady (What do your choices cost you????)
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