No, we did not. We lacked the political will to do that.
The few Cruise Missiles launched into Afghanistan and Sudan did nothing -- they were akin to shooting a Bear with a BB gun.Originally Posted by IntelTrooper
I know of at least three cases where significant action by SOF people was in the advance planning or ready to launch phase and the National Security apparatus backed down.
My suspicion is the most US Presidents will lack the will to do that. Plus the San Francisco Congressional delegation would go berserk...
Sorry, I oversimplified. You're right, we let lots of international terrorists do their thing for years without any negative consequences.The few Cruise Missiles launched into Afghanistan and Sudan did nothing -- they were akin to shooting a Bear with a BB gun.
I know of at least three cases where significant action by SOF people was in the advance planning or ready to launch phase and the National Security apparatus backed down.
My suspicion is the most US Presidents will lack the will to do that. Plus the San Francisco Congressional delegation would go berserk...
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