kallend 2,175 #26 March 25, 2005 QuoteNo I don't think so, simply because the US millitary couldn't cope and I don't think that anywhere else in the world of note will help again after the Iraq mess. Thats not a slight on the US millitary either, only recently I read about how streached they are and how recruiting s getting harder as the reality of the consequences of serving in a war zone become apparent to people at home. Also I don't think America could afford yet another war. But thats what your President has promised you 'War without end' an everlasting hardon for the Pentagon. do I think Bush would like to invade another country? Without a doubt. Do I think he will? No I think the American people won't stand for it. Bush's abuse of the reserves and national guard will haunt the army for quite a while. www.cnn.com/2005/US/03/06/military.recruiting.reut/... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #27 March 25, 2005 QuoteQuoteNo I don't think so, simply because the US millitary couldn't cope and I don't think that anywhere else in the world of note will help again after the Iraq mess. Thats not a slight on the US millitary either, only recently I read about how streached they are and how recruiting s getting harder as the reality of the consequences of serving in a war zone become apparent to people at home. Also I don't think America could afford yet another war. But thats what your President has promised you 'War without end' an everlasting hardon for the Pentagon. do I think Bush would like to invade another country? Without a doubt. Do I think he will? No I think the American people won't stand for it. Bush's abuse of the reserves and national guard will haunt the army for quite a while. www.cnn.com/2005/US/03/06/military.recruiting.reut/ "The improving economy and civilian job opportunities also are factors in recruiting, Smith said." This says more than the rest of it does. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #28 March 25, 2005 QuoteI'd be interested in any analyses that may have been published along the lines of your remarks; e.g., that it would only take a bit more geopolitical terraforming of the region (by invading Iran?) to make widespread reforms "stick". The analyses I was referring to were remarks from Army officers, not published reports. The line of thinking was that it was that Afghanistan did not produce enough of a ripple effect. Iraq produced a much larger impact that coaxed Libya to "come in from the cold" per se. Coupled with the reforms currently underway in Bahrain, Qatar however, it did not nudge the foundations of power in Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia or Iran. Leaving the picture "as is" exposes Israel (of course), Jordan and Iraq to near term instability due to their neighbors. Remember that many of these discussions and/or "speeches" were made long before some of the more drastic changes in the region most recently, all of which whose outcome is a direct influence from US activities in the region. So, the landscape is changing, the PLO and Israel may actually make real progress. Hizbollah and Hamas are actually taking political roles. Saudi Arabia actually told Syria to get out of Lebanon..etc. The cohesive "population" that makes up most of Iran sees this, and does not need, in my view, an overt military invasion to push them to be a real engine for change in their country's government. That's one hasty overview...I guess...So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
