Originally Posted by
rvr1800
Yes the day we were going to picket LSC again.
Canceling was a BIG MISTAKE.
This is no different than North Korea playing multiple administrations to develop nuclear weapons, Iran playing the USA while they too develop nuclear weapons, and the North Vietnamese communist government stalling after bombing missions. They are just playing for time and/or a contract more favorable to them. B6ALPA's propensity to leave Hill 262 after getting a promise of a cease-fire is ill-advised. We'll simply have to spend more blood and treasure in the future at a time and place that is not optimal for victory. It's not everyday that investor meetings happen - this opportunity should never be wasted.
The USA dropped nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki after Japan wanted to surrender. The president decided to do it anyways to assure 100% victory for WWII and for the future of any wars. He wanted to show that nuclear war is so horrendous that no one would ever use nuclear weapons again. It worked. We fought the cold war without losing a life in war or using nuclear weapons. If we retreat now and play the
Vietnam strategy, we will lose the war.
Peace through strength. The cost of respect is eternal vigilance.
