I Wonder Who is Behind This One

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Is the offensive against Iraq not enough?

[prism68]

Originally Posted by By Michael Smith, Defence Correspondent

The incident is reminiscent of the exchange during the Kosovo conflict between the American general, Wesley Clark, the supreme allied commander Europe, and Gen Sir Mike Jackson, the British commander.

When Gen Clark told Gen Jackson to send British troops into Pristina airport to prevent Russian troops from taking control Gen Jackson refused. He was reported to have said: "I am not going to start World War Three for you."

This was so true a comparison!
I admire the British for their composure in this situation and the ability to work through diplomatic channels.

[bobbcat]

I admire them too, Angela. But don't you find it just a bit creepy that this Sanchez was ready attack those Iranian troops? This just adds fuel to the notion out there that this administration is just a bit too heavy handed with some aspects of their "diplomacy."

[prism68]

Originally Posted by bobbcat

...But don't you find it just a bit creepy that this Sanchez was ready attack those Iranian troops?

Oh, absolutely! That was why I was so glad the British leader had the gumption to do the right thing. It is v-e-e-e-r-r-y scary to think how close we might have been to a whole new war