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To: JohnM who wrote (46118)	9/22/2002 10:50:16 AM
From: LindyBill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

I fail to see any serious reason. People love to brag. Especially in the Air Force, it looks like. I expect we will see some fallout on the Sunday Shows from any DOD people who are scheduled.

To: JohnM who wrote (46118)	9/22/2002 2:28:35 PM
From: KLP	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

The article states: This article is <based on more than two dozen interviews with uniformed and civilian Defense officials, with some advisers to Rumsfeld, and with independent military analysts and strategists who have knowledge of Pentagon thinking. It reflects their understanding of the issues confronting Rumsfeld, Franks and their colleagues and the emerging blueprint for battle. Pentagon spokeswoman Victoria Clarke declined to discuss specifics of this report, but said the department opposes publication of articles that discuss the possible conduct of war. The Post has on its own initiative withheld operational details that could potentially endanger U.S. troops. The military plans discussed in this report are still options being debated. So, wonder how much of this article is information, and how much is disinformation....

To: JohnM who wrote (46118)	9/22/2002 2:29:19 PM
From: KLP	Respond to of 281500

The article states: This article is based on more than two dozen interviews with uniformed and civilian Defense officials, with some advisers to Rumsfeld, and with independent military analysts and strategists who have knowledge of Pentagon thinking. It reflects their understanding of the issues confronting Rumsfeld, Franks and their colleagues and the emerging blueprint for battle. Pentagon spokeswoman Victoria Clarke declined to discuss specifics of this report, but said the department opposes publication of articles that discuss the possible conduct of war. The Post has on its own initiative withheld operational details that could potentially endanger U.S. troops. The military plans discussed in this report are still options being debated. So, wonder how much of this article is information, and how much is disinformation....