lostyankee
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08-21-11 06:58 PM - Post#137199
when will our men and women be coming home?
http://news.yahoo.com/libya-rebels-tripoli- gadhafi...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/af g...
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civicminded
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08-21-11 07:11 PM - Post#137202
In response to lostyankee
Wow, been away from news for awhile. Wonder where Gadhafi is, as that is very important. Anyway, likely any of our resources in the region will still be needed there for a time, and most likely will increase.
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carygold
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08-22-11 08:08 AM - Post#137210
In response to civicminded
This may be the least expensive war in US history and no deployment of ground soldiers were used.
This may also be the most effective the NATO alliance has be since its creation.
Of course this morning Fox and Friends said this is just the beginning of the bloodshed, now the terrorist leading this fight will try and take over the country's money and oil...LOL Never any good new from those folks.
I think Obama did a good job using an alliance to assist the rebels in removing a Dictator and now France and Italy, the two closest business partners to Libya can be there to assist Libya form its new government and get the oil back online.
If CEO's increased their pay at the same rate as Average Americans
their pay would average $1,384,890 not $10,621,000 |
Edited by carygold on 08-22-11 08:09 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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MissingChico
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08-22-11 11:36 AM - Post#137240
In response to carygold
The best part of the Libyan uprising is the fact the US has not branded it as our war and our effort to topple another Arab leader. This was a pure homegrown effort that we assisted from afar. Brilliant move, one less country hating us, hopefully. At least Libyans will not be delivering two headed babies due to our use of depleted uranium to topple Gaddafi.
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lostyankee
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08-22-11 02:25 PM - Post#137264
In response to MissingChico
Too bad Obama didn't have the stones to properly pay for the war. Where are the whiny libs on this one?
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MissingChico
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08-22-11 04:17 PM - Post#137287
In response to lostyankee
Nothing wimpy, just not showing our arrogance and swagger when it's not needed. Our drones seem to be doing quite well for intelligence retrieval. NATO has turned everyday x-ray techs, IT professionals, store clerks into soldiers in impressive time. Looks like a success to me and not one of our troops died in the process.
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lostyankee
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08-27-11 08:29 AM - Post#137659
In response to MissingChico
Yeah, to hell with the constitution.
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civicminded
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08-27-11 08:52 AM - Post#137661
In response to lostyankee
More than the back and forth we can all enjoy in here, I'm worried about this being an age old war tactic.....being that rebel forces, allies (whether troops or advisors) and Media are now in "downtown".....maybe right where that goofy dictator drew them in.
There are sobering possibilities here!
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lostyankee
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08-27-11 09:28 AM - Post#137663
In response to civicminded
Exactly my point. 2 to 1 we're involved in Syria in the next 12 months.
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pup
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08-27-11 10:52 AM - Post#137671
In response to lostyankee
The Military Industrial Complex must be fed.
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civicminded
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08-27-11 03:23 PM - Post#137678
In response to lostyankee
I think we will be in Syria, and I'm OK with being involved in these troubled places even though some will never want to get involved anywhere. But if my fear is realized in Tripoli, then we should be more cautious in Syria.
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lostyankee
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08-27-11 03:34 PM - Post#137681
In response to civicminded
I don't have a problem if it's approved by Congress.
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civicminded
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08-27-11 04:32 PM - Post#137685
In response to lostyankee
Yeah a good point, but they are often more concerned about politics than business.
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carygold
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08-29-11 12:05 AM - Post#137726
In response to civicminded
I think a war in Syria would be a war between the US and some allies against the Syrian government supported by Iran. Maybe we should not go there, I'll keep my fingers crossed that this time we stay out.
If CEO's increased their pay at the same rate as Average Americans
their pay would average $1,384,890 not $10,621,000 |
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