Larry Gude
Strung Out
Great read for ALL:
Hold it. You anti's won't believe any of it. Why bother?
http://washingtontimes.com/op-ed/20051121-093501-9601r.htm
Fun fact:
Of note:
Of note:
Rummy:
SEND MORE TROOPS
Let's shut them down.
Now.
Hold it. You anti's won't believe any of it. Why bother?
http://washingtontimes.com/op-ed/20051121-093501-9601r.htm
Fun fact:
Fun fact: Random autopsies on dead insurgents shows a high level of opiate use.
Of note:
The .45 pistol: Thumbs up. Still the best pistol round out there. Everybody authorized to carry a sidearm is trying to get their hands on one. With few exceptions, it can reliably be expected to put 'em down with a torso hit. The special-ops guys -- who are doing most of the pistol work -- use the HK military model and supposedly love it. The old government model .45s are being re-issued en masse.
Of note:
The Barrett .50 cal sniper rifle: Thumbs way up. Spectacular range and accuracy and hits like a freight train. Used frequently to take out vehicle suicide bombers -- we actually stop a lot of them -- and barricaded enemies. Definitely here to stay.
Rummy:
SEND MORE TROOPS
Bottom line, though, and they all say this: There are not enough guys there to drive the final stake through the heart of the insurgency, primarily because there aren't enough troops in-theater to shut down the borders with Iran and Syria. The Iranians and the Syrians just cannot stand the thought of Iraq being an American ally -- with, of course, permanent U.S. bases there.
Let's shut them down.
Now.