Originally Posted by
Blacksheep
What I heard President Trump say was that the US would no longer be engaged in nation building, but intended simply to win. That sounds like reducing a terrorist threat by whatever means is necessary, it does not sound like the US is any longer interested in "building up a fragile democracy". It isn't a NATO situation and "by whatever means" will increase radicalisation and international terrorism - we should stay out of it.
Couldn't agree more. Likewise for all the previous disquiet.
How many more body bags will have to pass thru Brize for no good reason ? I can only hope that Parliament has the sense to say no, reflecting the will of the people who have had enough of these ridiculous wars.
is this another of those situations where spineless top brass will bravely adopt the 'can do' approach in the face of obvious lack of people and kit ? Or, might we be lucky enough to finally witness the politicians being told that we actually can't do what they expect, quoting various SDR decisions. Sadly, I think not.