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Originally Posted by kranz
seems like someone has to re-take a few lessons of history.
Kosciuszko, Pulaski - do these names sound familiar?
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Dammit ya got me, kinda. We did this alot on our own burden, you can even cite Von Steuben, for teaching European style tactics to what was basically a guerrilla army.
We got major roadways in my area named after both of them.
Kosciuszko Bridge in Queens NY.
Pulaski Skyway in N jersey.
I am not saying we did it absolutely alone, but we had to earn outside confidence with the merit of our soldiers and leadership. Let them earn it, and choose what they want. Not have it forced on them in exchange for help. Then they feel "vassalized" and rebel, much like Iraq and Afghanistan, then it becomes a drawing point for extremists to kill the infidel invader Americans.
You want it done? Let someone else do it, America has had enough foolish funerals over foolish wars.
Look at Iraq and Afghanistan... Two wars that cost many lives on both sides, and nothing is better, it is worse.
Who is the west to choose their fate, is my point