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To: Hoppean
There's a few differences between this operation and Somalia:

1 - The UN was in charge in Somalia. We are in charge now.

2 - We didn't have overwhelming force in Somalia. We do here.

3 - Norman assumes the Iraqis want to defend this butcher.

4 - We didn't have any locals in Somalia to do our dirty work for us. We will here.
14 posted on 03/16/2003 9:41:59 AM PST by McGruff (HBO Special: Dixie Chick live from Baghdad - March 17th. Pyrotechnics by US Military)
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To: McGruff
There's a few differences between this operation and Somalia:

You forgot the most important difference:

Clintoon was in office and refused to provide overwhelming support power in Somalia even though US advisors asked for armor before going in. He denied the request

I doubt President Bush is ignoring any advice or questions.

59 posted on 03/16/2003 11:38:45 AM PST by pfflier
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