... in response to Bush sends more troops to Colombia, posted by DallasSteve2 on Feb 22, 2003Steve,
I think we have been in this unofficially for some time,but mostly with advisors and equipment.It has an erie resemblence to early vietnam but FARC doesn't have the numbers or popular support of the Viet Cong.The jungle does make it harder to deal with them.
I have to agree with FARC on one thing,these guys really are
involved in the war with them and can be considered military combatants,so its not the same as the terrorism they are doing.Maybe they feel a little bolder since we have 2 big issues on our plate already.That would be a mistake.
Prediction.We will make quick work of Iraq,with most of the Iraqis just surrendering.Smoking out Saddam may be a little harder but I wouldn't give him a 50% chance of being alive in 3 months.All kinds of attrocities beyond those already known will come to light.It will have the opposite of a Vietnam effect,giving us more resolve to take on other problems,such as Korea and Colombian rebel terrorists.Nervious peaceniks and countries like France are going to come off looking stupid.
Just my prediction,it could go another way,but I seriously doubt it.We do not need to be so afraid of taking action when its the right thing to do.We have the might and the right on our side.My biggest concern in Iraq is setting up a new government and getting out.
There has been a hang wringing 25 plus years after Vietnam with fear to get involved.Our 9/11/01 wake up call shook us out of that.Tyrants and terrorist of the world are on the list,higher or lower,to deal with.Their days are numbered.
Pete
