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Cimarron29414 · 03-29-2011, 07:48 AM

Wait. We were only better equipped/prepared because we got off our asses weeks ago with a little foresight and positioned our equipment - something that France and Britian could have done, if it wasn't the perpetual assumption that the World's policemen do it.

Yes, I want the explanation to go back that far - three weeks ago. Explain to me why all of those nations couldn't have moved their forces the way way we did, with the understanding that the US would NOT be dropping bombs in this endeavor. We have provided roughly 640 KaPows so far. Certainly those other nations could have scrounged around for that many and kept our flag and President from being burned in Sri Lanka.

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rb, indeed you did. And while you may even be correct on all points, I need it to come from the man who signed the order. One of the challenges we all face in formulating our opinions is that we do so with whatever information we have available and choose to consume. Clearly, the President knows things about this that we don't. I'm sorry, but I think we should all have high standards when it comes to military involvement. I know that you do. I believe that I do. Did his explanation truly satisfy you, or perhaps you are injecting your assumptions...benefit of the doubt, if you will...into your rationale?

Again, I've come to a different conclusion than you guys. I'm willing to change it if I consume some information which indicates that WE had no choice (three weeks ago) but to get in position and, ultimately, act.

03-29-2011, 07:48 AM	#164 (permalink)
Cimarron29414 Still Free Location: comfortably perched at the top of the bell curve!	Wait. We were only better equipped/prepared because we got off our asses weeks ago with a little foresight and positioned our equipment - something that France and Britian could have done, if it wasn't the perpetual assumption that the World's policemen do it. Yes, I want the explanation to go back that far - three weeks ago. Explain to me why all of those nations couldn't have moved their forces the way way we did, with the understanding that the US would NOT be dropping bombs in this endeavor. We have provided roughly 640 KaPows so far. Certainly those other nations could have scrounged around for that many and kept our flag and President from being burned in Sri Lanka. ---edit---- rb, indeed you did. And while you may even be correct on all points, I need it to come from the man who signed the order. One of the challenges we all face in formulating our opinions is that we do so with whatever information we have available and choose to consume. Clearly, the President knows things about this that we don't. I'm sorry, but I think we should all have high standards when it comes to military involvement. I know that you do. I believe that I do. Did his explanation truly satisfy you, or perhaps you are injecting your assumptions...benefit of the doubt, if you will...into your rationale? Again, I've come to a different conclusion than you guys. I'm willing to change it if I consume some information which indicates that WE had no choice (three weeks ago) but to get in position and, ultimately, act. __________________ Gives a man a halo, does mead. "Here lies The_Jazz: Killed by an ambitious, sparkly, pink butterfly." Last edited by Cimarron29414; 03-29-2011 at 07:56 AM..