bjc said:

*God bless them all that fight on the front lines of freedom.
*Sounds like a surge to me, and with a winning strategy; But not a peep out of P-BO, Harry Reid, Nazi Pelosi

That’s because they don’t/can’t take credit for continuing the policies of Bush.

The assault, the first major Afghan operation by the Obama administration, is part of an overall effort to secure militant strongholds ahead of Afghanistan’s national elections next month.

Though ‘bama has been an offensive presence since his inception, the very first time he takes the offensive militarily is to secure the outcome of a foreign election.

Why is this not surprising given that he saw how well it worked in Iran?

On July 3rd, 2009 at 2:06 pm, Regulus said:

And with NATO having already given Hope-a-Dope the middle finger when he asked them to pony up more troops, if more troops become necessary to sustain the offensive, where are they going to come from?

I suspect the draw down in Iraq is where they will come from, nothing that happens there will keep BHO from doing that so he can send whatever number may be needed in Af’stan. And you won’t hear a peep from the left about how much time soldiers may have at home before they are re-deployed.

I too have respect for all our armed forces. However, I am not to keen on pink panty wearing fools letting women into my Marine Corp. That was a shock.

Women can do some good things in the military. Like flying helos, birds, and even driving ships. I just do not think they belong at the point of the spear. Sorry.

I think of what is going on over there for our toops every day, and I pray G-d sends his strongest Angels to watch over them.

On July 3rd, 2009 at 7:45 pm, richardbo said:

Cal City #21–Toward the end of the Tet offensive in 1968 we were being overrun in our area in I Corps. The army came from the south and saved our behinds. I have nothing but respect for ALL members of the U.S. armed forces.

Glad they could lend a hand! I agree with your last sentence for sure!

On July 3rd, 2009 at 2:47 pm, Ragspierre said:

Go Army Aviation!!!

Please, please, please, let the Taliban mass for a fight!!!

Right on!!! Were you a pilot by any chance? Just figuring you were an officer from your posts.

I was a 67 victor from 83 to 86 at FT. Hood.

I also get tired of hearing how it’s always the Marines doing all the fighting, far from the facts. All the services play a VITAL role in getting the missions done. Don’t try to tell me air support isn’t as valuable as anything else.

U.S. and Afghan forces have refrained from using artillery and other indirect fire weapons. No air strikes were conducted

How sad is it that we shackle our troops like that? It’s like they are prevented from actually waging a winning strategy against the enemy.

And how difficult must it be for our brave soldiers and sailors to keep up a positive attitude when they are essentially not allowed to kick ass nor take names…?