Posted by rskontos on March 1, 2009, at 7:35:45
In reply to Re: New York Times » fayeroe, posted by Sigismund on March 1, 2009, at 1:18:08
Sigismund,
I have always thought that in the case of the Middle East we went in and fought one type of battle, and the Middle East was engaged in a different battle. It always seemed to me, IMHO, that we were fighting in a manner in which we would/could not win. Sort of how the English tried to fight the Revolutionary War while the colonists fought in the manner of the Native Indians. In order words, we lost the battle before we even got there because our strategy was out of touch with real circumstances.
So I understand why the NYT article contained the information it did. Maybe more Americans felt like I did/do.
It would be so great if our positions overseas was healed or just improved. I traveled overseas in 07 and the sentiment regarding Americans made me very uncomfortable. It is part of the reason I tell my DH no when he wants to return.
rsk
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