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« on: June 20, 2006, 07:34:36 AM »
In the interest of the USMC? Yes, I believe the decision was for that reason. As to orders, I believe he was following orders. He may easily have been ordered to do the reverse. Nothing happens without a tactical thought process behind it. I don't suspect that he simply made a choice and never cleared it with anyone. I don't know, for certain of course, but I suspect this was discussed at length.
On the "Big Picture", I think there are plenty of people who have a pretty big picture Bryan. Few of us get our info from CNN or FOX, but rather from operators who are there...and other places. At one class recently I had three Special Forces operators attending. I have old friends who are working secretive jobs here in CONUS. Trust me, our info is as current as it can be. Did you know for example that there are several cells inside CONUS planning terrorist activities as we speak?
Incidentally, what do you think about GITMO? Zarquawi's death? Our presence in Iraq and eventual invasion of Iran?
Today people are suspicious of Muslims. Right or wrong, this is reality. This will stop as soon as terrorism is no longer used as a tactic by those who have highjacked your religion. As well, when the mass of world muslims condemn Zarquawi, Bin Ladin, et al as terrorists and murderers, and leave Israel alone, this will no doubt stop.
The collective silence, however, is deafening. It is even getting quieter with the new focus on Iran.
As I said, I have my ideas about what this entire war is about. Israel is the focal point. As long as we support Israel, we will be targets as well. Certain alliances both political and military are made in war for various reasons.
Being a private citizen, although I try to be fair and "live in peace with everyone", I do not need to develop alliances I don't want, nor watch what I say for any reason other than being polite. In fact, I can be as politically incorrect as a leoprad skin coat at an animal rights convention if I wish to. Few animal rights activists are found as my students and clients.
Well....this being Crafty's house I will stand down now. Besides, I have a class to prepare for.