tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post5423984854130060226..comments2024-02-28T20:56:23.768-06:00Comments on Sipsey Street Irregulars: My guess as to why the Turks have turned so hostile to Israel recently and it has little to do with Hamas or GazaDutchman6http://www.blogger.com/profile/09935420042995679958noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-52169785833776322262010-07-07T12:03:00.416-05:002010-07-07T12:03:00.416-05:00Precisely because so few colonists were resisting ...Precisely because so few colonists were resisting the King, the involvement of the French was central to the achievement of American independence. Thank Ben Franklin for that, and also the fact that France and England were at war. The US was born, in a way, in a "proxy war." <br />Thanks for posting history, because we all need to be very mindful of past and precedent.Rabid Antnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-11613647659326678502010-07-07T10:30:45.044-05:002010-07-07T10:30:45.044-05:00This was a very interesting post. Thanks.This was a very interesting post. Thanks.Anonymoushttp://www.anhonestdebate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-181370332224289592010-07-06T23:39:34.043-05:002010-07-06T23:39:34.043-05:00To be sure, you have here an amazing thesis. My on...To be sure, you have here an amazing thesis. My only question is, if the Turks think Israel is helping the Kurds, would it not be smarter to stay on Israel's better side, or at least feign it, and, being that military materiel is being bought from Israel, buy the stuff and learn how to neutralize it?in the vanguardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796434751654291581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-61589519800793995382010-07-06T19:48:50.300-05:002010-07-06T19:48:50.300-05:00What does Israel have to do with us, some of you a...What does Israel have to do with us, some of you ask?<br /><br />Ever hear of the canary in the coal mine? You betcha. The view our government takes on Israel parallels its view on Judeo-Christian values. When we have God fearing leaders, we have a strong relationship with Israel as the prophetic writings of the Bible are more likely to be heeded if not at least cautiously regarded as sound. When you have an administration that is contrary to Christian theology, the first thing to go is a relationship with Israel because it is strongly rooted in our history and belief in Scripture. If there is no value in the Bible, there is no reason to favor Israel in any degree.<br /><br />So watching how our leaders treat Israel is a clear indicator of where their minds are and what we can expect them to honor or not. Right now, it's pretty damn grim and lends tremendous credibility to the varied notions that our leadership is maintaining only the thinest veil over its open hostility towards our Christian heritage and God given rights to self defense and liberty.<br /><br />Strategically, Israel is of vast importance. Simply put, whenever we manage to get our own country back from the hands of tyrannical collectivists, we have 2 some-odd billion Muslims highly interested in seeing us suck scimitar. In the middle east, Israel is the only true ally we have against a blood thirsty global jihad. <br /><br />Seriously folks - look past the end your rifle from time to time. I thoroughly appreciate, support and back your desire to be left the hell alone and share it deeply... but the facts are that there are a lot of nut jobs out there who just won't let it be so. We need to have some far sight on global issues or we'll never a) fully understand our own predicament or b) be prepared to secure our liberties beyond simply restoring our constitution. <br /><br />I think we for sure can do a lot less nation building and picking of winners and losers abroad but there are some wars abroad that will always be worth fighting over there rather than here. Keeping a global Islamic caliphate in check is one of those wars.Christian Patriot IIInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-45126923862177851442010-07-06T17:08:44.191-05:002010-07-06T17:08:44.191-05:00I had thoughts along these lines. The Kurds and t...I had thoughts along these lines. The Kurds and the Israelis aren't the only ones facing down problems. India, Taiwan, Japan, and S. Korea will have to deal with a dragon. They however have a good bit more ability in this area.<br /><br />Physical computing platforms are hitting the point where computers were in the early '80s. They provide a potential to provide platforms for everything from MANPADS to EW equipment. Problem is, the U.S. gov won't appreciate the development of these in the states. However, if you had a country where everyone was interested enough in the development, a few engineers on a "humanitarian mission" could get quite a bit of testing done, and whoever sees their balloon go up will be able to provide field experience with these gadgets.Lorenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843550881990596267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-4592608455368163582010-07-06T16:05:08.074-05:002010-07-06T16:05:08.074-05:00"Having two politically stable and militarily..."Having two politically stable and militarily capable allies in the Middle East is a fine asset with which to protect US regional interests."<br /><br />Yes, it would be. However, the Kurds have a long memory...though one doesn't need that to remember how this nation stood by with its thumb up it rear end while Saddam butchered the Kurds in 1991 - after we had encouraged them to revolt.<br /><br />The Kurds will be none-too-quick to trust this country anytime soon, and I hardly blame them. Add to that Fauxbama's penchant for throwing people and countries under the bus for the silliest and flimsiest reasons, and any Kurdish leader would have to be certifiably nuts to trust us.<br /><br />Nonetheless, I hope that we can have good relations with the Kurdish people - they are tough hombres, but retain the kindness to strangers that used to be part and parcel of the culture in that part of the world. We could (and do) have far worse "friends" in the world, and despite the fact that this blog is mostly about this nation and its future, it behooves all freedom-loving people to have as many friends in as many parts of the world as possible. They may someday be part of a plan to eliminate an excuse (a nuclear Iran) for reducing our liberties even further.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-67237038606004707342010-07-06T13:27:26.637-05:002010-07-06T13:27:26.637-05:00IS there no point of sanity between the rampant me...IS there no point of sanity between the rampant meddling we've done for nearly a century and total isolationism?<br /><br />Like it or not, there *ARE* strategic justifications for our ability to project force anywhere on the planet. If you're a big target, you'd better carry some big firepower.<br /><br />And yes -- there *ARE* good reasons for us to "meddle" in the affairs of other countries to some extent - though (again) much less than we have been.<br /><br />The bottom line is really rather clear: Does whatever we're contemplating enhance our own security? If so, then I believe it's justified. If not, well -- sorry 'bout your luck, Mr. Banana-Republic!<br /><br />By far, the unparalleled tragedy is the fact that we expended untold trillions of dollars and countless lives in a 60+ year war against communism, only to hand it the keys to our seats of power here at home.<br /><br />God help us -- and God Save Our Republic!Dedicated_Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375339835638311982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-22825542292900082162010-07-06T12:08:09.313-05:002010-07-06T12:08:09.313-05:00Israel and the Kurds can and should have to operat...Israel and the Kurds can and should have to operate on their own.--Anon<br /><br />By this line of reasoning, a Kurdish/Israeli alliance would also be illegitimate. What nonsense!<br /><br />Having two politically stable and militarily capable allies in the Middle East is a fine asset with which to protect US regional interests. <br /><br />Since neither Iraq nor Afghanistan possess these attributes, cultivating a strong military and diplomatic relationship with Israel and Kurdistan is good foreign policy.<br /><br />MALTHUSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-73588813749061030972010-07-06T02:00:25.123-05:002010-07-06T02:00:25.123-05:00I started cackling hysterically when I realized th...I started cackling hysterically when I realized the strategic implications of what you're saying here. If the Israelis can supply them not only with the AA and AT weapons, but also the means to maintain and even produce some of the gear themselves (get them the dies and tools and such), the Kurdistan could stand up to all regional enemies more or less indefinitely.<br /><br />Hell, they'd even give Russia a run for their money. The Bear was barely able to scrape together the functional units to conquer half of Georgia back in '09.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10197067912983972825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-84111797842783996412010-07-06T01:26:36.782-05:002010-07-06T01:26:36.782-05:00As in Turkey, the current demographic trend underl...As in Turkey, the current demographic trend underlies the disintegration of our own country.<br /><br />Very interesting article, Mike!<br /><br />-S<br />IIIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-12556225011644886772010-07-06T00:59:33.917-05:002010-07-06T00:59:33.917-05:00How does ANY of this matter to us?
Is the focus h...How does ANY of this matter to us?<br /><br />Is the focus here on America and how to preserve her liberties, or not?<br /><br />Hoping the next generation of patriots learns to appreciate J.Q. Adams' dictum that America does not go forth in search of monsters to destroy.<br /><br />Our threatre is here. No where else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-55811474791650492852010-07-05T23:59:54.865-05:002010-07-05T23:59:54.865-05:00...and they should be on their own. As far as I kn......and they should be on their own. As far as I know we have no mutual defense treaty with Israel. I hope that you do not condone our mucking around in other countries affairs, as that is part of what got us to the sad state this country is in. Just because Obama is *perceived* to not strongly support Israel (I don't buy it) does not mean that those opposed to Obama must.<br /><br />Any Fedgov with the military power to continuously arm, occupy, or operate in dozens (really over 100+) countries will also have the power and motivation to attempt to control it's own subjects with similar force.<br /><br />Israel and the Kurds can and should have to operate on their own.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-15829887183472968352010-07-05T21:54:40.397-05:002010-07-05T21:54:40.397-05:00It probably has something to do with the continuin...It probably has something to do with the continuing erosion of secular Kemalism as well. Islam is flowing into the breaches. <br /><br />Kemal Ataturk was the best thing that ever happened to Turkey, but unfortunately the state he set up is disintegrating.Witchwoodnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-34851155849682923022010-07-05T19:16:03.777-05:002010-07-05T19:16:03.777-05:00I doubt if there is any MBT out there that can tak...I doubt if there is any MBT out there that can take on a well trained crew in a fully operational M1A1 Abrams, except of course an M1A2 Abrams SEP tank. For testimonials check the surplus scrap metal that wasn't hit by the Air Force between the Kuwait border and Baghdad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-67310782151121181252010-07-05T18:57:57.427-05:002010-07-05T18:57:57.427-05:00Radars in Kurdistan?
EW gear? Comm-Intel gear?
Wo...Radars in Kurdistan?<br />EW gear? Comm-Intel gear?<br /><br />Would be very helpful to anyone monitoring Iran.sofahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05980976047602693896noreply@blogger.com