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To: philv who wrote (19675)11/24/2003 12:46:33 PM
From: sea_urchin  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 81205
 
Phil > Donkeys of Mass Destruction .....

The Eyerakis were not the first to have used donkeys in modern warfare.

According to various historians, the British soldiers in WWI were considered to be "lions led by donkeys" and there is no doubt that a similar observation will be made by future historians about the present US occupation of Eyerak.

bbc.co.uk
strategypage.com

However, considering the top leadership, "lions led by jackals" would surely be more appropriate.



To: philv who wrote (19675)11/26/2003 2:25:59 PM
From: sea_urchin  Respond to of 81205
 
Phil, as you are a student of geopolitical intrigue, I know you will enjoy this piece.

Gives insights into the US/Russian conflict for oil and shows clearly that the "bloodless revolution" in Georgia had little to do with democracy and more to do with big power rivalry.

exile.ru