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Originally posted by tw
I thought I quite clearly described how we get the suspect. Even in Iraq, the US top brass feared to use the 'sneakies'. It was only when the British demanded that their SAS be given a chance at Iraqi Scud launcher did those launchers disappear or fear to be used. The sneakies - not airpower - are the only way to get mobile Scud missile launchers - or even something more difficult as bin Laden. Finally the US military will learn how to use sneakies - something totally new to top brass who may make some serious micro-management mistakes.
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I don't think I understood it when you mentioned it the first time, but now I do. And it does sound logical. (As I stressed, I do not know strategic planning...so don't ever ask me to invade a country.)
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Shocking is how many don't have a clue - thinking only with their testosterone rather than using logic. It is why Bush's statement scares much of the international world - although they knew Bush's statement was coming. If I remember the quote, "Either you are with us or your are against us". This even shocked some European governments because they fear America is dominated by the "Let's nuke 'em" extremists. Only American extremists would advocate such dangerous actions. Moderate instead have more intelligence.
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But let's look at this from another logical perspective. We have not seen the use of such weapons in 56 years. Truth be told, the United States would be one step short of insanity to use nuclear weapons. I don't remember what they called it during the Cold War, but with several countries having nuclear capabilities, no country wants to really use them.
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Furthermore if you think the whole world sees the American viewpoint, then you better take a look at Greece - a Nato ally.
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From what I've read in the Greek press, they seem to be of the "We'll hold our end up if we need to, but we're really not big on the fighting" viewpoint...similar to Norway.
NATO, the EU, and the rest of the world can be most helpful to the US in one way--objectivity. Bush gave a good speech last night, and the US seems to be regaining some of its objective perspective. But realistically, after the US has been trying to keep the world in check for so long (good and bad), it's time to give back.
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Did the Taliban get the message?
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They're between a rock and a hard place. Certainly, they do not want to be bombed to smithereens; however, to give up bin Laden would be the evil America winning again.
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The neat thing about responsible news sources - it convert extremists into moderates - people who can see many perspectives - people who can therefore be tolerant - people who would never let their emotions advocate use of nuclear weapons or "bomb them into the stone age".
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What is a "responsible" news source, in your opinion tw? I'm not asking this to be sarcastic, but am curious of your answer.