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by utahbob
Sun Sep 08, 2013 7:40 am
Forum: Weblog News Comments and Discussion
Topic: 8-Sep-13 World View -- Would America not defend Israel?
Replies: 16
Views: 14464

Re: 8-Sep-13 World View -- Would America not defend Israel?

Yes, America will defend Israel. We have in the past and will again. Plans are in place and operational. http://www.idfblog.com/2012/11/14/conclusion-of-austere-challenge-12/ http://www.eucom.mil/key-activities/exercises-and-operations/austere-challenge-2012 This is one small part of American and Is...
by utahbob
Tue May 14, 2013 6:26 am
Forum: Weblog News Comments and Discussion
Topic: 14-May-13 World View - Greece demands German war reparations
Replies: 1
Views: 4081

Re: 14-May-13 World View - Greece demands German war reparat

Afghanistan has tried to establish peaceful relations with Pakistan but, according to one Afghan commentator, "They fire rockets, they send terrorists to our soil, they destroy our jihadi leaders, clerics, influencers, our mihrabs (religious places), our tribe, our mothers, sisters, brothers, stude...
by utahbob
Wed May 01, 2013 7:29 am
Forum: Weblog News Comments and Discussion
Topic: 1-May-13 WV-Giddy politicians declare a Mideast 'sea change'
Replies: 4
Views: 8663

Re: 1-May-13 WV-Giddy politicians declare a Mideast 'sea cha

has claimed credit for massive horrific slaughter in Quetta, Pakistan, of hundreds of Shias from the Hazara ethnic group by huge truck bombs. A week ago, a truck bomb killed 6 people and wounded dozens others when it was stopped at a checkpoint en route to another Hazara terrorist target in Quetta....
by utahbob
Sun Mar 31, 2013 12:51 pm
Forum: Weblog News Comments and Discussion
Topic: 31-Mar-13 WV-U.S. military action in Syria may be imminent
Replies: 4
Views: 3745

Re: 31-Mar-13 WV-U.S. military action in Syria may be immine

I am not going to commit an OPSEC violation, but this is a bit dated, but change a few locations and update weapons systems and it would be applicable to the subject area of operations: http://www.strategypage.com/qnd/topten/articles/20060222.aspx. Look for the locations of CVNs, MEUs, Pat batteries...
by utahbob
Sun Jan 20, 2013 6:03 pm
Forum: Weblog News Comments and Discussion
Topic: 19-Jan-13 World View -- China's directive: Get Ready for War
Replies: 18
Views: 14178

Re: 19-Jan-13 World View -- China's directive: Get Ready for

With the coming soft or hard landing in China's economy, using war with a small neighbor, is a sure fire way to divert the attention of the common person. Look at Argentina did during the Falkland Island war and ready to do it again. Only a mistake or believing their own public relations spin will s...
by utahbob
Fri Oct 07, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Hello
Replies: 2
Views: 8962

Re: Hello

John,

I was wondering if I or others could set up a meeting some time in November who are members or readers of this Forum or Generational Dynamics? May be at a place like "Miracle of Science" on Mass Ave by MIT?

Bob
by utahbob
Sat Aug 20, 2011 4:27 pm
Forum: Weblog News Comments and Discussion
Topic: 20-Aug-11 World View -- Gaza-Israel violence escalates again
Replies: 3
Views: 4743

Re: 20-Aug-11 World View -- Gaza-Israel violence escalates a

I find it interesting that the Finns are asking for collateral from Greece for loans. Odds are that the Greeks will default, so I think this is a smart move on the Finns. When the Greeks default, the Finns demand an island, that is big enough for a sea and airport, then make it a sovereign territory...
by utahbob
Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:21 am
Forum: Welcome
Topic: Hello
Replies: 2
Views: 8962

Hello

Hello, I am new in joining this forum, but have been a daily reader for a few years. Currently I work in the defense industry and serve in the US Army reserve as a planner. I made arrangements for Mr. Xenakis to speak at my unit a few months ago. If you have any military questions feel free to ask. ...