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[TreasonousBastard]

nuclear bombers and missiles, carriers, submarines, and everything else to deter the Soviet nuclear threat.

It has not, however, given us enough of a military to properly subdue Iraq, or have any reserves if needed elsewhere in the world. Like the planned invasions of Syria, North Korea, and Iran.

Rumsfeld, it may once again be noted, is an asshole. In this particular case, he is an asshole because he doesn't understand the concept of an army of occupation. He seems to believe that after dropping some bombs and winning a battle or two, it is all over, and ground troops are only needed for a mopup and then can go home.

Zinni, btw, is only the most outspoken of many retired generals who are upset about the present state of things. Current ones, of course, are not allowed to speak out, but it should be noted that Rumsfeld had to get a retired hack to be Army Chief of Staff, as no one currently active wanted the job, or could be trusted to screw things up Rummy's way.