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2003-11-25 Southeast Asia

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Posted by Dan Darling 2003-11-25 1:36:55 AM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Perhaps it's time for a carrier task force to "request" permission from the Philippines to carry out a live-fire exercise. I'm sure we know where some of these tin turbantops hang their hammocks. A bit of "shock and awe" in the outer islands may be just what the JI needs to understand their very tenuous place in society.

Posted by Old Patriot 2003-11-25 8:24:23 PM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2003-11-25 8:24:23 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 OP - I think there is some talk between the Philippines and US about having another 'joint training session'. But it is stalled in defining what role the US soldiers will take - only training the philippines or engaging in live patrols. I think the Philippine consitution forbids having foreign armed forces on the islands (or is it just permanent bases....).

Personally I think they should open on with some of those bombing runs on the training camps.... a little shock and awe as it were. Then we (and the Philippine government) will be in a stronger position in any 'Peace' (read: reload) talks.

Anyway here is some more detailed History of the Philippines from the Library of Congress.

Posted by Anonymous 2003-11-25 11:35:05 PM|| 2003-11-25 11:35:05 PM|| Front Page Top

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