[bigheadfred]

The Soviets of the 80's had it right.

Yes they did.

Anyone out there know what their invasion of F ghanistan cost them?

[shanover]

That is not what I meant.In the mideast,kidnappings were a huge problem.US and other countries negotiated and dealt to get their people out.Part of Iran Contra was such a deal.
The Soviets were not immune to kidnappings.They usually dealt with it with an iron fist.KGB and other operators would pay a visit to kidnappers and eliminate them and or family members in creative ways.They called it “tit for tat”.US was too civilized by Democrat standards to do what had to be done.Such congressional grandstanding such as the Boland amendment and Church committee neutered us.9/11 should not have been a surprise.God help us if we get Ron Paul or have the muslim in chief for four more years.