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2004-11-05 Southeast Asia

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Posted by Steve 2004-11-05 8:50:33 AM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Well, well - Thaksin (Toxin to his detractors - I'm now neutral on him) certainly "gets it" regards the threat. We'll soon see if the "gets it" regards the solution. I think he does... mano-a-mano fighting is something at which the Thais excel. Not at all sure about military-style coordination and professionalism, however. Hell, it's long past due that their military and police become more than ceremonial escorts for their Royals, anyway. Professionalism and training had better be on the menu, and damned soon, if they hope to stop this shit before it eats South TL.

Posted by .com 2004-11-05 3:00:04 PM|| 2004-11-05 3:00:04 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 I had the opportunity to watch part of the Thai "Tiger" Brigade in action in 1971. Those guys are every bit as good as the ROK Marines, and know the terrain. If you hear that the Thai government has sent in the Tigers, it's all over. There won't be enough Muslims left to field a girl's volleyball team.

I don't approve of genocide, but when you have one group that's making 90% of the trouble in your country, you come down on them like a ton of bricks. Anything else will only encourage them. That's the same mistake Bush is making on our southern border.

Posted by Old Patriot 2004-11-05 10:16:50 PM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2004-11-05 10:16:50 PM|| Front Page Top

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