And by the way-I was there. I launched on the first E-2 mission from USS America (CV-66), January 17 1991. But over at John Cole’s place they noticed something I had too-we are too busy sniping about Sarah Palin to notice the 20 year anniversary of Desert Storm: Because the Persian Gulf War made a… Continue reading A good point……
Category: Why I miss the British Empire
Happy Boxing Day!
Which, if the world looked the way I wished it would: Would be a global holiday!
It is not always about us………
So I watched Gordon Brown throw in the towel on TV today. And then, later on, I had a chance to read a multitude of flawed commentary on the election by US observers who should know better-but don’t-draw conclusions based on the paradigm of US experience. Britain’s election was about Britain-and it’s unique set of circumstances… Continue reading It is not always about us………
Mr. Will votes no.
Not that anyone will listen to him-but from a purely American interests standpoint-he may be right: U.S. forces are being increased by 21,000 to 68,000, bringing the coalition total to 110,000. About 9,000 are from Britain, where support for the war is waning. Counterinsurgency theory concerning the time and the ratio of forces required to… Continue reading Mr. Will votes no.
Why I feel strongly…..
About what a huge mistake it was to invade Iraq. Because this is the future-and its not worth the price we paid, and are continuing to pay: I don’t think Americans yet recognize that we’re not going to like the long-term result in Iraq. The best-case scenario is probably the emergence of another strong man,… Continue reading Why I feel strongly…..
The Gamble
I finished Tom Ricks book The Gamble a couple of weeks ago. I’ve been going back and re-reading certain sections to make sure I understand exactly what he was trying to say. Here is my take on the book. 1) At first I was truly worried that Ricks had drunk the Petreaus kool-aid and allowed… Continue reading The Gamble
Another sign of the Apocalypse……
Ralph Peters and I agree on something: USA Today February 24, 2009 Pg. 11 The Mendacity Of Hope The U.S. essentially has four options – from best to worst – going forward in Afghanistan. By Ralph Peters The conflict in Afghanistan is the wrong war in the wrong place at the wrong time. Instead of… Continue reading Another sign of the Apocalypse……