With the military engagement in Haiti that opens up America's third active military campaign. Korea could turn into the fourth at any time.
Not normally a political analyst but doesn't this seem a bit dicey. In all three we are either the major military presence or the only one from a "power". Iraq seems like a long term deal - as does the Afgan patrols - and Haiti - I assure you could be the worst of all. The elected leader says he was kidnapped and has urged peaceful resistance and the rebel leader can now safely say he won't disarm because of that resistance.
I don't see any plan that keeps our boys out of bullets way without totally leaving these places and creating a situation of chaos in three areas of the world. Not only chaos but hate at America for sticking their noses in chaos.
I don't know the answers - but I think we need a major public relations campaign to make sure that when we leave these countries - and we have to - we are not considered the fall guy. Having said that - I know it is hard to advertise as you are getting shot at.
These are major obstacles that will affect us for years to come - and don't seem to promote peace now or in the immediate future.
Not normally a political analyst but doesn't this seem a bit dicey. In all three we are either the major military presence or the only one from a "power". Iraq seems like a long term deal - as does the Afgan patrols - and Haiti - I assure you could be the worst of all. The elected leader says he was kidnapped and has urged peaceful resistance and the rebel leader can now safely say he won't disarm because of that resistance.
I don't see any plan that keeps our boys out of bullets way without totally leaving these places and creating a situation of chaos in three areas of the world. Not only chaos but hate at America for sticking their noses in chaos.
I don't know the answers - but I think we need a major public relations campaign to make sure that when we leave these countries - and we have to - we are not considered the fall guy. Having said that - I know it is hard to advertise as you are getting shot at.
These are major obstacles that will affect us for years to come - and don't seem to promote peace now or in the immediate future.
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