[Tolik]

...Despite the enormous advantages of Western militaries, there is no guarantee we can keep ahead of terrorists - especially since they are becoming more adept while we seem tired and unsure about whom, why and how we should fight.

So far, the U.S. has been able to dodge the latest terrorist bullets. So far, Afghanistan and Iraq are clinging to their newfound democracies. So far, Israel has been able to survive Hamas and Hezbollah, and these groups' state sponsors in Iran and Syria.

But unless we in the West adapt more quickly than do canny Islamic terrorists in this constantly evolving war, cease our internecine fighting and stop forgetting what we've learned about our enemies - there will be disasters to come far worse than Sept. 11.

Nailed It! Moral Clarity BUMP ! This ping list is not author-specific for articles I'd like to share. Some for the perfect moral clarity, some for provocative thoughts; or simply interesting articles I'd hate to miss myself. (I don't have to agree with the author all 100% to feel the need to share an article.) I will try not to abuse the ping list and not to annoy you too much, but on some days there is more of the good stuff that is worthy of attention. You can see the list of articles I pinged to lately  on  my page. You are welcome in or out, just freepmail me (and note which PING list you are talking about). Besides this one, I keep 2 separate PING lists for my favorite authors Victor Davis Hanson and Orson Scott Card.

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[MizSterious]

"Nailed it" is right! This is something that should be required reading everywhere, especially by our politicians, but also every voter.

[Valin]

But unless we in the West adapt more quickly than do canny Islamic terrorists in this constantly evolving war, cease our internecine fighting and stop forgetting what we've learned about our enemies - there will be disasters to come far worse than Sept. 11.

The problem is way to many people don't really believe there is a war. And some who do, misidentify the enemy, or advocate the worng strategy for fighting it.

[yoe]

"...there is no guarantee we can keep ahead of terrorists - especially since they are becoming more adept while we seem tired and unsure about whom, why and how we should fight.

Ask any Sheriff, National Guard, Minuteman, or Border Patrol in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, or California.....many OTMs have been crossing daily for years - the enemy is here; the Mexican Drug Cartel is here; Hezbollah is here; and many in leadership continue to block the efforts to find and deport these illegal aliens. For now the MSM and Political Correctness are their preferred weapons....and the Congress does nothing......

[upchuck]

From the article:

In the Middle East, reporters are scared stiff of Islamic fundamentalists, but not the Israeli or American military.

And why are they scared stiff?

Because these reporters have seen up close and personal the barbarism spewing forth from the Islamofascists with a 7th Century mindset.

Sawed off heads, burned bodies hanging from a bridge and the general stench of death can do a lot to alter your perception of you enemy. Too bad they won't report this. The average American, through no fault of his own since the DBM is so slanted, has no idea of how truly barbaric these slimebags are.