tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519488391496270073.post6577679082313652834..comments2024-03-28T08:21:30.796-04:00Comments on War News Updates: Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- November 30, 2016War News Updates Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12034101783150523332noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519488391496270073.post-81747279749055609292016-12-01T12:50:22.794-05:002016-12-01T12:50:22.794-05:00The ex senator states, "some argue we should ...The ex senator states, "some argue we should not have extended NATO to the Russian borders, but tell that to the countries that live on Russian borders." Actually these countries "on Russian borders" need to tell the United States, its people, and its leaders why exactly they are worth placing the lives of 10s of millions of Americans in grave peril and very likely endangering the very survival of America itself. Even if America somehow "won" such a conflict which I deem unlikely, the victory would be so pyric as to be an extremely hollow one. <br /><br />The former senator along with many current and former American leaders seem to have completely lost track of just whom and whose interests they are supposed to be representing. I look forward to a day when American leadership will make it abundantly clear that American military forces are to be used for the defense of America and for the advancement of its interests. They are NOT to be used and will NOT be used as pawns in someone else's power struggles. B.Posternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8519488391496270073.post-84451643552770600502016-11-30T21:50:40.114-05:002016-11-30T21:50:40.114-05:00Time permitting I will read the Salon article, how...Time permitting I will read the Salon article, however, even the very preface provided contains so many inaccuracies that not only would I not even know where to begin. Just to briefly touch on a few of these. <br /><br />1.) George Mitchell is called "pragmatic and non partisan." This is ridiculous non sense. He was one of the people behind the woefully one sided against Israel "peace" initiatives. At best, this man is a blind ideologue. At worst, he is a complete idiot. <br /><br />2.)"There are some very unpredictable and unstable people running countries." This is quite true. The people have names like Merkel, Obama, Clinton, and most any "western" leader or recent former "western" leader would meet this definition. It remains to be seen how Mr. Trump will act or what he will do. To use an expression "the jury is still out." In contrast to "western" leaders whether we like them or not Putin, Kim Jong-un, and the leaders and followers of ISIS are quite stable. In the case of ISIS, they have a plan of attack and are being very consistent in how they carry it out. The aforementioned are "unpredictable" in the sense that deception is often used when dealing with an adversary or potential adversary. <br /><br />3.) It is suggested that first Trump should meet with "traditional European allies especially those in NATO" before meeting with Putin. This is flat out wrong. NATO, as it has become, is not an "alliance." This is a group of parasites using, abusing, and essentially sucking the United States dry. Mr. Trump was/is spot on when he suggested this needs to be renegotiated. Furthermore, when one looks to advance their interests/deal with threats and potential threats, one seeks to find the parties who can do them the most harm and who can benefit them the most. Russia can hurt the United States very, very badly should it choose to, Russia has vast military and intelligence assets that could greatly help us in the fight against ISIS, Russia wields tremendous influence over "death to America Iran" and their help here would be most helpful, and additionally the next POTUS may be dealing with US dollar as los of world reserve currency. In this case we are going to want a "soft landing." Russia can be of tremendous help here. In contrast "traditional European allies" especially NATO members can offer us nothing but continued use and abuse. <br /><br />4.) Mr. Trump does NOT need to act to reassure world leaders. World leaders especially "allies" like the ones referred to above and in this ridiculous article need to act to reassure Mr. Trump and the United States of America and they need to start doing so IMMEDIATELY.<br /><br />5.) The United States is referred to as the world's "sole superpower." At best it is debatable whether the United States is even the most powerful country in the world. This is hardly an inconvertible fact. To use an expression, this is hardly a "slam dunk."<br /><br />Given as much nonsense as is touched on the in the opening lines of this article, it is hard to imagine the rest is going to be suddenly become accurate. It's hard to believe people are paid to produce such nonsense. B.Posternoreply@blogger.com