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To: microhoogle! who wrote (45831)	10/13/2000 11:21:00 AM
From: kvkkc1	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

Intelligence gathering is always the weak link in any military operation. The spooks are notorious for incorrect analysis, much like gov't spending programs are notoriously underestimated. I would like to know what the politically correct rules of engagement were. They shouldn't let any boat near our ships when tensions are as high as they were yesterday, without some sort of prior inspection. I wonder if the guards had ammo in their weapons. Of course, what would willy, notallthatbright, or cohen know? None of them ever spent a second in defense of our country.knc

To: microhoogle! who wrote (45831)	10/13/2000 11:24:42 AM
From: Bob	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

A strong intelligence prevents wars from happening and thereby saving billions. The direct result of the buildup of our military under Reagan was the fall of Russia. We outspent them and they went bankrupt. bobp

To: microhoogle! who wrote (45831)	10/13/2000 11:43:38 AM
From: Ish	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 769670

<<Are you suggesting a decrease in intelligence gathering and increase in mil spending. A strong intelligence prevents wars from happening and thereby saving billions. Maybe you like to see action and hence you are in favor of military build up. >> Did you even read my post? I said Jimmy Carter and his liberal friends gutted our intelligence resources. I'm in favor of having the best intelligence network possible. A strong intelligence network makes for informed armed forces. No more blowing up Chinese Embassies by mistake or Sudanese pill factories.