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2010-11-13 Terror Networks

Britain's top soldier says al-Qaeda cannot be beaten

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Posted by tipper 2010-11-13 18:39|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 I imagine stuff like this gets said merely to power London's electrical grid from the spinning in Winston Churchill's Tomb....

otherwise. ... he should be shown the door. NOW

Posted by Frank G 2010-11-13 19:01|| 2010-11-13 19:01|| Front Page Top

#2 time too find a top soldier. When you're leader doesn't believe you can win then why would the soldiers want too follow him?

Posted by chris 2010-11-13 19:51|| 2010-11-13 19:51|| Front Page Top

#3 Wasn't there a list of 'retired' generals who sided with the Donks that the surge was doomed too?

Posted by Procopius2k 2010-11-13 20:48|| 2010-11-13 20:48|| Front Page Top

#4 AQ CAN be beaten. Whether UK has the necessary will to do it is doubtful. Whether even the US has the will right now seems seriously questionable to me. I don't think it can be done without significant collateral damage, which is 'unacceptable.'

Posted by Glenmore 2010-11-13 21:10|| 2010-11-13 21:10|| Front Page Top

#5 the threat posed by "al-Qaeda and its affiliates" meant Britain's national security would be at risk for at least 30 years

And then what?

Posted by gorb 2010-11-13 21:51|| 2010-11-13 21:51|| Front Page Top

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