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2004-07-16 Terror Networks

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Posted by Mark Espinola 2004-07-16 18:01|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Grrrr. The title stops me cold.

I am NOT terrorized, I am PISSED.

Sorry, Mark. :-/

Posted by .com 2004-07-16 6:51:24 PM|| 2004-07-16 6:51:24 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 I thought I would run the headline as is , but I fully agree, ticked off 110% on this end too :)

Posted by Mark Espinola 2004-07-16 7:11:17 PM|| 2004-07-16 7:11:17 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 It is going to take extremely sophisticated U.S. strategy and tactics, constantly dodging and weaving [and therefore under constant attack domestically and abroad for being âinconsistentâ] to meet the challenge.

This part rings true.

Posted by rkb 2004-07-16 9:48:38 PM|| 2004-07-16 9:48:38 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 A little gem in the article:

Malaysia and Indonesia, resist any further projection of U.S power in the area; for example, fast small patrol craft with Marine or Special Forces contingents. They fear their Moslem critics charging them with selling out their post-colonial sovereignty to infidels.

If these nations are so worried about "selling out their post-colonial sovereignty," they have few choices. America has a pretty sterling track record of not retaining territory taken in battle. The Philippines is a prime example. If Malaysia and Indonesia look east instead of west, it is towards their actual and one-time colonial masters, be they religious or imperialist.

The United States has not significantly colonized their region and represents the least threat of all. Especially when compared to the more insidious intentions of Muslim theocratic domination or European dealings with rogue nations. China most certainly is not their friend, as it's easily assumed somewhere in the politburo is an ancient map that shows the entire Malaysian archipelago under Chinese rule.

I'd wager the Summer Surge is a handy real-time demonstration that persuasive defense of American interests can be installed whenever and wherever on this planet that we chose.

Posted by Zenster 2004-07-17 12:36:39 AM|| 2004-07-17 12:36:39 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Zen , good point. The PM in Malaysia is a wacko, and has made numerous Nazi like statements in public.

Some national states will have to learn the hard way. Malaysia and Indonesia are two on that list.

Posted by Mark Espinola 2004-07-17 12:44:49 AM|| 2004-07-17 12:44:49 AM|| Front Page Top

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