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Reply #5: I never believed in that part of the Powell Doctrine anyway [View All]

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Toots Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Oct-10-04 06:07 AM
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5. I never believed in that part of the Powell Doctrine anyway
I believe in the overwhelming force part but how can you plan an exit strategy when you have no idea what you will encounter along the way, and you don't want to set time tables that will encourage the enemy. What you do need planning for though is what your soldiers will do to protect the people and their property after your advance. We did not do that. We plan an exit strategy after the war part is over and the Peace is secured. We have not secured the peace except at the oil terminals. We still don't have the ammo dumps guarded or the nuclear facilities. We sure as hell have the oil terminals guarded though. We have not provided any means for the Iraqi people to find employment even though the place is in need in every single area. We think it is in the Iraqi's interest to import American workers instead of hiring Iraqis. The people love us for that..
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