Comments on: Sarah Palin: Diplomat Without Porfolio (Yet?) http://washingtonindependent.com/5641/5641 National News in Context Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:30:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Moad Dib http://washingtonindependent.com/5641/5641/comment-page-1#comment-34797 Moad Dib Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:20:24 +0000 http://www.washingtonindependent.com/?p=5641#comment-34797 And one other thing people seem to forget. The US doesn't have 300,000 combat ready troops stationed in NATO countries anymore. It's only approximately 75,000 now. Many of the old kasernes that use to be occupied by US troops have been turned over to their respects host nations and converted to civilian use. Hence, there are very few US controlled staging areas available in NATO countries to mass US troops let alone the equipment necessary to engage Russia. And they would become targets of opportunities for he Russians to take out. And with the cost of fuel there, $8 a gallon, they would be hard pressed to keep their columns rolling. Especially since Europe relies heavily on Russia for fuel and oil. And one other thing people seem to forget. The US doesn't have 300,000 combat ready troops stationed in NATO countries anymore. It's only approximately 75,000 now. Many of the old kasernes that use to be occupied by US troops have been turned over to their respects host nations and converted to civilian use. Hence, there are very few US controlled staging areas available in NATO countries to mass US troops let alone the equipment necessary to engage Russia. And they would become targets of opportunities for he Russians to take out. And with the cost of fuel there, $8 a gallon, they would be hard pressed to keep their columns rolling. Especially since Europe relies heavily on Russia for fuel and oil.

]]> By: Moad Dib http://washingtonindependent.com/5641/5641/comment-page-1#comment-34798 Moad Dib Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:10:27 +0000 http://www.washingtonindependent.com/?p=5641#comment-34798 Civilian control of the military in a McCain/Palin administration would be the first shot fired in a war with Russia. And Russia would act swiftly. Their military may be antiquated by US standards, but they're not fighting a two front war with a troop level adequate for a one front war. We would hardly be in a position to push back. And if you haven't noticed, they been spending a lot of capital upgrading their hardware. I'll bet they've been anticipating the US stepping over the line and are ready to go on the offensive if the US wants to engage in push and shove match. Civilian control of the military in a McCain/Palin administration would be the first shot fired in a war with Russia. And Russia would act swiftly. Their military may be antiquated by US standards, but they're not fighting a two front war with a troop level adequate for a one front war. We would hardly be in a position to push back. And if you haven't noticed, they been spending a lot of capital upgrading their hardware. I'll bet they've been anticipating the US stepping over the line and are ready to go on the offensive if the US wants to engage in push and shove match.

]]> By: DanV http://washingtonindependent.com/5641/5641/comment-page-1#comment-34799 DanV Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:25:35 +0000 http://www.washingtonindependent.com/?p=5641#comment-34799 Added to her misstatements on Russia, it was reported today that, while speaking to Alaskans being deployed to Iraq (of which her son was one - who timed THAT?) she more than implied that Iraq was responsible for 9/11! Palin not only has a lot to prove, but she's now in a position where she CAN'T prove to anyone of sound reasoning that she can lead. Or is she really Dan Quayle in a dress? Her nomination has been called "the best political maneuver of the campaign" It was political alright. We get that. <br><br>We live in a world where if we don't know our neighbor's every thought, word and need (as well as deed), tensions can flare up and there will sanctions followed by inspections followed by presumptive (not preemptive) war. EVERY DIPLOMATIC STEP HAS TO BE THE RIGHT ONE. False moves, false starts, inconsistencies, will eventually lead to deaths. Our fearless leader thought diplomacy was putting your best foot forward at the Ranch in Crawford, Texas. Unfortunately, every time Bush put his best foot forward, it invariably landed in a cow patty. <br><br>And the offices of President and Vice President are NOT classrooms where McCain and Palin can try out moves and ideologies, then throw them away and start new ones. There are no "redos" while you're in office. Put it this way: at this point in time - 7 weeks away from election, people won't change, policies won't change, laws won't change. Look at these two very closely and ask:<br><br>DO YOU REALLY WANT THESE TWO TO REPRESENT YOU TO THE REST OF THE WORLD?? Do you want to send a brave veteran and senator out into the wilds of the world (some of which he's seen already) along with his trusty sidekick who can only (to date) promote oil, mooseburgers and Christofascism? Take a long, hard look. <br><br>Do you really want to defend yourself from the international barbs and laughs that will follow by saying "well, ah, this was the best we could do." People around the world have been laughing at the little old former POW trotting around the Middle East and "cluck clucking" like an old hen, now they're laughing at a pretty young woman who is a dyed-in-wool Christofascist, whose speeches she has to explain again and again in confusing detail. <br><br>Als! If George Burns and Gracie Allen were alive today to teach them how to do it! Added to her misstatements on Russia, it was reported today that, while speaking to Alaskans being deployed to Iraq (of which her son was one – who timed THAT?) she more than implied that Iraq was responsible for 9/11! Palin not only has a lot to prove, but she's now in a position where she CAN'T prove to anyone of sound reasoning that she can lead. Or is she really Dan Quayle in a dress? Her nomination has been called “the best political maneuver of the campaign” It was political alright. We get that.

We live in a world where if we don't know our neighbor's every thought, word and need (as well as deed), tensions can flare up and there will sanctions followed by inspections followed by presumptive (not preemptive) war. EVERY DIPLOMATIC STEP HAS TO BE THE RIGHT ONE. False moves, false starts, inconsistencies, will eventually lead to deaths. Our fearless leader thought diplomacy was putting your best foot forward at the Ranch in Crawford, Texas. Unfortunately, every time Bush put his best foot forward, it invariably landed in a cow patty.

And the offices of President and Vice President are NOT classrooms where McCain and Palin can try out moves and ideologies, then throw them away and start new ones. There are no “redos” while you're in office. Put it this way: at this point in time – 7 weeks away from election, people won't change, policies won't change, laws won't change. Look at these two very closely and ask:

DO YOU REALLY WANT THESE TWO TO REPRESENT YOU TO THE REST OF THE WORLD?? Do you want to send a brave veteran and senator out into the wilds of the world (some of which he's seen already) along with his trusty sidekick who can only (to date) promote oil, mooseburgers and Christofascism? Take a long, hard look.

Do you really want to defend yourself from the international barbs and laughs that will follow by saying “well, ah, this was the best we could do.” People around the world have been laughing at the little old former POW trotting around the Middle East and “cluck clucking” like an old hen, now they're laughing at a pretty young woman who is a dyed-in-wool Christofascist, whose speeches she has to explain again and again in confusing detail.

Als! If George Burns and Gracie Allen were alive today to teach them how to do it!

]]> By: Moad Dib http://washingtonindependent.com/5641/5641/comment-page-1#comment-6363 Moad Dib Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:20:24 +0000 http://www.washingtonindependent.com/?p=5641#comment-6363 And one other thing people seem to forget. The US doesn't have 300,000 combat ready troops stationed in NATO countries anymore. It's only approximately 75,000 now. Many of the old kasernes that use to be occupied by US troops have been turned over to their respects host nations and converted to civilian use. Hence, there are very few US controlled staging areas available in NATO countries to mass US troops let alone the equipment necessary to engage Russia. And they would become targets of opportunities for he Russians to take out. And with the cost of fuel there, $8 a gallon, they would be hard pressed to keep their columns rolling. Especially since Europe relies heavily on Russia for fuel and oil. And one other thing people seem to forget. The US doesn't have 300,000 combat ready troops stationed in NATO countries anymore. It's only approximately 75,000 now. Many of the old kasernes that use to be occupied by US troops have been turned over to their respects host nations and converted to civilian use. Hence, there are very few US controlled staging areas available in NATO countries to mass US troops let alone the equipment necessary to engage Russia. And they would become targets of opportunities for he Russians to take out. And with the cost of fuel there, $8 a gallon, they would be hard pressed to keep their columns rolling. Especially since Europe relies heavily on Russia for fuel and oil.

]]> By: Moad Dib http://washingtonindependent.com/5641/5641/comment-page-1#comment-6362 Moad Dib Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:10:27 +0000 http://www.washingtonindependent.com/?p=5641#comment-6362 Civilian control of the military in a McCain/Palin administration would be the first shot fired in a war with Russia. And Russia would act swiftly. Their military may be antiquated by US standards, but they're not fighting a two front war with a troop level adequate for a one front war. We would hardly be in a position to push back. And if you haven't noticed, they been spending a lot of capital upgrading their hardware. I'll bet they've been anticipating the US stepping over the line and are ready to go on the offensive if the US wants to engage in push and shove match. Civilian control of the military in a McCain/Palin administration would be the first shot fired in a war with Russia. And Russia would act swiftly. Their military may be antiquated by US standards, but they're not fighting a two front war with a troop level adequate for a one front war. We would hardly be in a position to push back. And if you haven't noticed, they been spending a lot of capital upgrading their hardware. I'll bet they've been anticipating the US stepping over the line and are ready to go on the offensive if the US wants to engage in push and shove match.

]]> By: DanV http://washingtonindependent.com/5641/5641/comment-page-1#comment-6356 DanV Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:25:35 +0000 http://www.washingtonindependent.com/?p=5641#comment-6356 Added to her misstatements on Russia, it was reported today that, while speaking to Alaskans being deployed to Iraq (of which her son was one - who timed THAT?) she more than implied that Iraq was responsible for 9/11! Palin not only has a lot to prove, but she's now in a position where she CAN'T prove to anyone of sound reasoning that she can lead. Or is she really Dan Quayle in a dress? Her nomination has been called "the best political maneuver of the campaign" It was political alright. We get that. <br><br>We live in a world where if we don't know our neighbor's every thought, word and need (as well as deed), tensions can flare up and there will sanctions followed by inspections followed by presumptive (not preemptive) war. EVERY DIPLOMATIC STEP HAS TO BE THE RIGHT ONE. False moves, false starts, inconsistencies, will eventually lead to deaths. Our fearless leader thought diplomacy was putting your best foot forward at the Ranch in Crawford, Texas. Unfortunately, every time Bush put his best foot forward, it invariably landed in a cow patty. <br><br>And the offices of President and Vice President are NOT classrooms where McCain and Palin can try out moves and ideologies, then throw them away and start new ones. There are no "redos" while you're in office. Put it this way: at this point in time - 7 weeks away from election, people won't change, policies won't change, laws won't change. Look at these two very closely and ask:<br><br>DO YOU REALLY WANT THESE TWO TO REPRESENT YOU TO THE REST OF THE WORLD?? Do you want to send a brave veteran and senator out into the wilds of the world (some of which he's seen already) along with his trusty sidekick who can only (to date) promote oil, mooseburgers and Christofascism? Take a long, hard look. <br><br>Do you really want to defend yourself from the international barbs and laughs that will follow by saying "well, ah, this was the best we could do." People around the world have been laughing at the little old former POW trotting around the Middle East and "cluck clucking" like an old hen, now they're laughing at a pretty young woman who is a dyed-in-wool Christofascist, whose speeches she has to explain again and again in confusing detail. <br><br>Als! If George Burns and Gracie Allen were alive today to teach them how to do it! Added to her misstatements on Russia, it was reported today that, while speaking to Alaskans being deployed to Iraq (of which her son was one – who timed THAT?) she more than implied that Iraq was responsible for 9/11! Palin not only has a lot to prove, but she's now in a position where she CAN'T prove to anyone of sound reasoning that she can lead. Or is she really Dan Quayle in a dress? Her nomination has been called “the best political maneuver of the campaign” It was political alright. We get that.

We live in a world where if we don't know our neighbor's every thought, word and need (as well as deed), tensions can flare up and there will sanctions followed by inspections followed by presumptive (not preemptive) war. EVERY DIPLOMATIC STEP HAS TO BE THE RIGHT ONE. False moves, false starts, inconsistencies, will eventually lead to deaths. Our fearless leader thought diplomacy was putting your best foot forward at the Ranch in Crawford, Texas. Unfortunately, every time Bush put his best foot forward, it invariably landed in a cow patty.

And the offices of President and Vice President are NOT classrooms where McCain and Palin can try out moves and ideologies, then throw them away and start new ones. There are no “redos” while you're in office. Put it this way: at this point in time – 7 weeks away from election, people won't change, policies won't change, laws won't change. Look at these two very closely and ask:

DO YOU REALLY WANT THESE TWO TO REPRESENT YOU TO THE REST OF THE WORLD?? Do you want to send a brave veteran and senator out into the wilds of the world (some of which he's seen already) along with his trusty sidekick who can only (to date) promote oil, mooseburgers and Christofascism? Take a long, hard look.

Do you really want to defend yourself from the international barbs and laughs that will follow by saying “well, ah, this was the best we could do.” People around the world have been laughing at the little old former POW trotting around the Middle East and “cluck clucking” like an old hen, now they're laughing at a pretty young woman who is a dyed-in-wool Christofascist, whose speeches she has to explain again and again in confusing detail.

Als! If George Burns and Gracie Allen were alive today to teach them how to do it!

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