[rs79bm]

I don't believe we are going to send 690,000 troops for a minute. Do you realise how many troops that is? Nonetheless, just the thought of that should tone-down North Korea's reterict.

[ExSoldier]

1. The North Koreans are too crazy to pay attention to our rhetoric. The only thing they understand like most penny ante dictators (Saddam) is force.

2. 690,000 troops is just about what KLINTON gutted our military by in his initial RIF (Reduction In Force) I know because I was a very senior captain victimized by that rape. I'd be a senior 05 or maybe even a full 06 by now.

I've been offered a major's commission in the national guard, but some health problems will preclude that for about a year to get done with surgery, etc. But I and they left the door open for a year down the line. IF they still need me.

3. I would tend to agree that they'd get the numbers if they recalled the troops and officers they forced out over the last ten-twelve years. Most would jump at the chance as long as they didn't need to worry about humpin' a rucksack all over the world. Spirit is willing but many's the back and flesh that have grown weaker...lol

[Mark17]

Do you realise how many troops that is? Nonetheless, just the thought of that should tone-down North Korea's reterict.

Not to mention the fact that it might take years to get them all there. This is a logistical nightmare.

[the_doc]

I fully agree that the number 690,000 is ridiculous. Maybe the authors of the white paper thought that's the way we would wage war with a small country in a small area, but it doesn't make any sense in 2003.