[churchillbuff]

the debate and criticism stops when the troops start to move!

I don't agree that merely because troops are moving, you can't criticize the policy that's making them move. I was critical of Lyndon Johnson during the Vietnam war - BECAUSE OUR TROOPS WEREN'T ALLOWED TO WIN.

I was critical of Reno went she sent (domestic) "troops" into Waco, and into Elian's home. The mere fact that people wearing American uniforms or one kind or another have been sent on a mission doesn't mean I can't criticize the policy choices of those who have sent them.

[SierraWasp]

Hey! People don't always have the luxury of being absolutely consistent, without making some distinctions in the real world, expecially when it's stupid to do so... get a grip and quit being so defensive. I know everyone is after your differential for your comments, but this is an emotionally charged moment in history... so maintain your cool without being overly simplistic.

We're in a poker game where you don't call everybody out at once!!!