The Enemy of Your Enemy
The United States' State Department announced today that the U.S. was backing Ethiopia in its war with Al-Qaeda aligned forces residing in Somalia.
Once again, the U.S. is using the ever-effective "the enemy of my enemy is my ally" approach.
And that's always good logic. Really.
Look how good it worked in Vietnam, or during the Iran-Iraq War, or in Central America.
Good sleuthing, State Department.
posted by Tuffy at 12/26/2006 04:01:00 PM
6 Comments:
Not that it's a good strategy overall, but what do you have against Ethiopia?
Or the UN-installed government of Somalia, for that matter?
From what I've heard (which isn't much), it's hard to see a downside to supporting Ethiopia.
Especially if that public support turns Somalia into a proxy war against al-Qaeda. US supplies the funding, and Ethiopia supplies the dead soldiers. It's a win-win!
Tue Dec 26, 10:11:00 PM 2006
How about "staying out of other people's business" for once.
This isn't our war. Let's keep it that way.
Tue Dec 26, 10:13:00 PM 2006
I blame the lend lease act. That brought U.S. out of our shell. Ever since then America has had to be involved. Then again every thing happening now in america is what the founding fathers wanted.
on a side note, yeah bush. Laura is a babe but no condoleeza.
Wed Dec 27, 10:35:00 AM 2006
For someone with the nickname Tuffy, you sure sound like a pussy when it comes to war.
That's the most insightful you can be when referring to such a complex undertaking as war?
I think you owe the taxpayers of Red Wing a refund, Jake.
Wed Dec 27, 02:41:00 PM 2006
A little better, but still flawed.
You fail to define "superpower" or, subsequently, address the idea that China is a "silent superpower" both militarily and economically, among other ideas.
You also fail to recognize that the U.S.'s continued involvement in worldwide military skirmishes only serves to further undermine the unstable economic future of this country.
But, again, kudos on adding further thoughts.
PS: I still have the XO-1, and the derailleur hanger is still bent. It's been upgraded to full Ultegra with 105 cranks and wheels and is used as a winter/bad weather bike.
Wed Dec 27, 03:50:00 PM 2006
What are the benefits of staying out of it?
I think the current problems of the US are the result of disengagement with the international community. Faith-based conflict is everyone's problem, and the US act multilaterally to pitch in and support Somalia's internationally recognized government against extremists.
I woulda thought you'd leave the isolationism to John Bolton and company.
As for the quick strike thing, I dont' know what that means. How does that work in the context of a guerilla war or a broad-based insurgency? Quick strike against whom, exactly?
War isn't what it used to be.
Wed Dec 27, 09:28:00 PM 2006
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