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Fortunately or not, viewpoint dependent, we tend to err on the side of hubris...:wry:

I see nothing to be unduly concerned about save excessive entitlements in the budget. :rolleyes:

Been worse...

Very much so.

However, I suspect that three things get in the way and in order of effect they are: Political will to launch and cope with the fallout; The issue of US casualties and potential...

How can you ever ascertain that, other than those who were killed in the specific attack, casualties are due to that death or action?

If you mean solely those who are nearby and thus who may be or...

the key is 'good.' The less good -- and there are a number of them about with a few years service -- are no better than the other amateurs and die off rapidly. Belief has little to do with it;...

Wilf is not alone, many of your comments seem to be absolutes which when and if questioned, are modified. :wry:

It's sort of like throwing a Grenade in the room. If it kills all the bad guys,...

or similar environment. I've also known SF officers who did not do well in a COIN or similar environment. Good and bad people abound in all walks of life. Amazingly, some who don't 100% agree with...