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2003-04-05 Home Front

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Posted by Targus 2003-04-05 01:17 am|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I hate these armchair strategists who have never studied military history, never served, and believe the military should be used as a meals on wheels program.

Posted by TJ Jackson 2003-04-05 01:38:32|| 2003-04-05 01:38:32|| Front Page Top

#2 This war has progressed so rapidly it's gotten way inside the "publishing loop". News reporting has a tough time keeping up; pundits have an even tougher time; and for perfidious bastards like this guy, who are engaged in an organized campaign to demoralize the public by sowing fear, uncertainty an doubt, they're left frantically trying to "spin" something that's become ancient history.

"Quagmire", my ass.

Posted by Dave D. 2003-04-05 06:52:52|| 2003-04-05 06:52:52|| Front Page Top

#3 It looked like there was cause for concern a bit, and maybe there will be cause for concern in the future. But there seems to be little cause for concern at the current time.

Let's face it, the economy was going to suck whatever happened with this war.

Posted by Hiryu 2003-04-05 08:15:00|| 2003-04-05 08:15:00|| Front Page Top

#4 "I've gotta believe this was written at least a week ago... Otherwise, this guy is a blithering moron."

Say what! Timing is irrelevant he can be a blithering moron if he chooses!

dorf

Posted by Anonymous 2003-04-05 09:10:07|| 2003-04-05 09:10:07|| Front Page Top

#5 Quagmire?---That's why the 1st MarDiv has amphibious vehicles.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2003-04-05 12:05:05|| 2003-04-05 12:05:05|| Front Page Top

#6 I never expected this to be an 'easy' war, and I'm still a bit nervous with how well things have gone for the US. I'd love to believe that the Iraqi army folded like a wet dishtowel. I'd love to believe that the entire thing will be over next Tuesday, at the latest. But until the entire nation has been eradicated of Ba'ath party members, it's still going to be a dangerous place for Americans. I don't want us to drop our guard and allow some 'martyr' a chance to kill a barraks-full of young Marines or Army troops.

Civilian oversight of the military is a good concept, but not often well-implemented. I hope no one in the Bush administration declares "victory" too soon. We can declare victory once the last shot has been fired, and everyone's safe.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-04-05 13:06:16|| 2003-04-05 13:06:16|| Front Page Top

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