Those who call for immediate military action rarely have a long-term strategy. That is why Americas march of folly from Iraq to Libya has been a recruiting tool for jihadist forces, including ISIS . . . Today, thanks to NATO action in Libya, terrorists are taking selfies with the planes they captured. They now hold a list of aircraft with flight ranges (in nautical miles, or nm) that make it possible to reach London, Paris, Washington DC, and New York City: Airbus 319s (3,700 nm), Airbus 320s (3,300 nm), Airbus 330s (4,000-7,000 nm), and one Airbus 340 (7,900 nm). It is little wonder why, about the time the planes went unaccounted, British Prime Minister David Cameron declared that his nation is facing its greatest and deepest terror threat. Ironically, the actions of his government, and ours, created that threat under the umbrella of NATO. Right after the sacking of Libya, NATOs leader, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, declared, Together, we succeeded. Libya is finally free. His declaration joins President George W. Bushs pronouncement of victory in Iraq -- Mission Accomplished -- as a tragic example of individual hubris, which becomes the burden of nations . . .
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:41:34 +0000
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