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Iraq
US says won't unleash "shock and awe" on Islamic State
2014-09-17
[DAWN] The United States is not preparing to unleash a "shock and awe" campaign of overwhelming Arclight airstrikes in Syria against Islamic State fighters and instead envisions a more modest, longer-term campaign, Pentagon officials told Congress on Tuesday.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the military's current plan would be outlined to President Barack Obama
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on Wednesday by the US military's Central Command and envisioned striking the group's safe havens to knock out infrastructure, logistics and command capabilities.
Posted by:Fred

#11  creative jealousy.

God forbid. I make poopie. You, I gather... well...

When hipsters and artists all smirk
And imply you're a rough-handed jerk,
Just you sing Kumbaya,
Frank, and help to end war --
Building bridges is man's noblest work!

Heh.
Posted by: Zenobia Floger6220   2014-09-17 21:24  

#10  ZF - I have creative jealousy.
Posted by: Frank G   2014-09-17 21:03  

#9  :oD
Posted by: badanov   2014-09-17 21:01  

#8  JFK say, "Me love you long time!"
Till he was cut down in his prime.
A profile in courage!
A headful of porridge!
"Oops, mom's calling. Must dash. Suppertime!"
Posted by: Zenobia Floger6220   2014-09-17 20:37  

#7  11 minutes. Love you long time ain't what it used to be.
Posted by: SteveS   2014-09-17 20:33  

#6  JFK: Your nasty comment only lived for 11 minutes, which is why we "love you so much".
Posted by: badanov   2014-09-17 20:22  

#5  which is why we LUV you soooo much

yo mama did, she serviced a couple battalions. Free
Posted by: Frank G   2014-09-17 20:16  

#4  
Posted by: Jerkface Killa   2014-09-17 20:09  

#3  "Awe and Shucks"
Posted by: swksvolFF   2014-09-17 15:57  

#2  Yeah, a nice nuanced war that won't intrude into the news cycle.

Shock and awe isn't just about massive bombing, although that part *is* fun. It is about conducting maneuver warfare at a pace the enemy cannot match. It takes personnel, not just a few 'advisors'. It takes commitment.
Posted by: SteveS   2014-09-17 13:15  

#1  instead, "hope and change"
Posted by: Frank G   2014-09-17 10:49  

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