from g
....The notions of going ashore are predicated on a Liberal assumption ...
Depends on why you are going ashore - for what purpose - and with what resources. I wasn't thinking Peace Corps (a fine organization where it can be used). Think MEU.

Actually, the idea was Todd's. I'll have to let him know that his operational tactics are based on "Liberal assumptions". That will get him going.

When all is said (above by various posters), what is done depends on political will - which at present is not committed to a military solution of any kind - other than limited self-defense measures.