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Re: Monday, March 31, 2003
No you didn't imply that it would be good, and I don't think that's what I said earlier -- but John you did say that the main reason Saddam Hussein failed is that he didn't continue into SA when he had the chance. That he had the means to do this. John, he never had the means to fully invade SA. I helped create the software to ensure that. He never had an intention of invading SA. The invasion of Kuwait had a long history to it that had nothing to do with SA. The main reason he entered across the border of SA was because SA hosted the army that was invading him. It was pure bravado from a person who lives on bravado and who is incurably optimistic about his capability. You were special ops, but that still doesn't mean that you don't bring your assumptions into the discussion -- blinder and bias if you will. I have no doubts of your bravery and your capability and intelligence, you couldn't have been special ops without these (Air Force or not -- I read the other comment). But that still doesn't necessarily give you an 'inside' track into the secrets of the war, strategy, or outcome. I think it's important that people not lose track of that within the magical aura that is 'special ops'. In other words, when it comes to outcomes and strategy, your guess is as good as mine about what will happen in Iraq with this war. Especially with Rumsfeld directing all the troop movements. And I mis-typed earlier -- it should have read "Let's not assume we bloggers..." Sorry Doc. Typical Bb typo.
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