On Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:49:31 -0600, robert bowman
wrote:

Gunner Asch wrote:

The root cause for that of course was LBJs(D) Great Society, which made
it possible for this to happen.

I was reminded of that lovable old Texan last night while watching 'We Were
Soldiers'. He, McNamara, and Westmoreland can also be credited with an
early implementation of 'The Surge'. Petraeus might want to watch the
movie, especially the part where Gibson, playing the role of Lt. Colonel
Moore, enumerates the reasons the French got their asses whipped.
Arrogance, unfamiliarity with the land, underestimating the enemy, and
fighting on the enemy's home turf -- it never goes out of style and seldom
has a happy ending.


Very well stated.

Gunner


I am the Sword of my Family
and the Shield of my Nation.
If sent, I will crush everything you have built,
burn everything you love,
and kill every one of you.
(Hebrew quote)