I agree, too much was made of the shock and awe campaign (by the media).
We were told quite simply to expect something that would "shock and awe" us.... Now if that initial wave of attacks at noon didn't set you back twenty feet then you have no heart and are a completely unemotional person. I turn 25 in June, so I am still a "young 'un" but that was the FIRST time in my life I actually felt like we were at war ... besides of course the fact I realized we would be on 9/11. That 5 minutes of footage made me feel like we were at war more than all the Gulf War footage put together.
I think thus far, considering the fact we are using ground troops in the manner we are.. The U.S. military is doing extremely well. Keep in mind folks, we also have NO IDEA what are special ops are doing, god only knows how many Iraqi officials have been sniped, etc etc etc....
I think this situation could become quite ugly however if either Iran or Syria decide to help Iraq out. I was also very worried that China would become involved as adimant as they were about a peaceful resolution, but then I realized if they are for peace why would they get involved in a war? Which made me hapy as hell because they are one of the few countries that really scares the *** out of me!!
My thoughts? Within 3 weeks this will be either over or very near an end......
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03-31-2003
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