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Heibges

06-27-07 03:19 PM

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Again we disagree about the type of war we should be fighting. I see our only need for land forces is if someone makes it to America. I depend on the Navy and Airforce to blow anyone out of the sky/water who tries to make it across any body of water to reach us....

I have to disagree with this one. A land force is a requirement for any power projection. Navy and Airforce can do what they want, but without the man on the ground, not much will really change. This is why the Army is still given ultimate command over all other forces in any conflict.

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I agree with you Subman, I'm saying I think the Army should only be used to fight on US soil. Of course, if another Superpower arises I reserve the right to change my mind.

But I do think the President should be able to use special ops and run appropriate intelligence operations overseas.

Heibges

06-27-07 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hakahura

If you ask me (And you didn't, I know) Puster bill has answered this thread perfectly.

"I suspect that they suffer from 'Hammer Syndrome' (ie., when the only tool you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail). We need a full toolbox."

No one knows what shape the next conflict a country may face. Preparing to fight the last war again is definitly a huge mistake.
The only solution is to try and attempt to have mixed balance of forces to attempt to cater for as many situations as possible. "Full Toolbox"
Of course for most countries this is economically and politically unrealistic.

I think for the United States it is economically unrealistic. We spend more now than all of NATO and Russia combined. I know folks will say it is still a relatively small percentage of our GNP, but we're talking a huge amount of money that could be used to build and repair a lot of our infrastructure.

baggygreen

06-28-07 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Heibges

I agree with you Subman, I'm saying I think the Army should only be used to fight on US soil. Of course, if another Superpower arises I reserve the right to change my mind.

China?

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Originally Posted by Heibges

But I do think the President should be able to use special ops and run appropriate intelligence operations overseas.

agreed!:D

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