tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post4876074266224685583..comments2023-08-20T04:31:34.580-05:00Comments on TAPLINE: America's Stanch Allies in the War on Terrorism.Taplinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00161842191574184492noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-16201233555634709212007-11-11T17:58:00.000-05:002007-11-11T17:58:00.000-05:00Alexander, I think they have shed that obsession,...Alexander, I think they have shed that obsession, long ago. I think they are however restricted by the Unconditional surrender treaty as it relates to their military. Could be wrong, but,,,,,stay well.....Taplinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00161842191574184492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-4043785264589256982007-11-11T09:14:00.000-05:002007-11-11T09:14:00.000-05:00The debate on further commitment to the Indian Oce...The debate on further commitment to the Indian Ocean operation gets intensified in the Japanese Diet.<BR/><BR/>Although leftists adhere to the pacifist constitution, Japan is expected to join NATO's global operations along with India, Australia, and even South Korea.<BR/><BR/>This is a crossroad for Japan. Now, the Cold War is over. World War II obsession must be shed away for this century.Σ. Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15933909001989916582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-69778253109094906412007-11-07T12:18:00.000-05:002007-11-07T12:18:00.000-05:00Paul,Thanks for stoppiing by......Yes! I know we a...Paul,<BR/>Thanks for stoppiing by......Yes! I know we are the world policeman, but it gets so frustrating....Seems like we just keep giving and not receiving...I also know it is better to give than receive.....stay well....Taplinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00161842191574184492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-63471418450331706192007-11-06T19:58:00.000-05:002007-11-06T19:58:00.000-05:00One of the themes of Otto's blog is that the World...One of the themes of Otto's blog is that the World Order is a result of America, and that America needs to keep being the world's policeman. It sucks in a way, but the consequences of just pulling back to our shores is too dire to even contemplate.Paul Champagnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05436813932794112221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-32659232694234368132007-11-06T16:41:00.000-05:002007-11-06T16:41:00.000-05:00Heidianne, thanks for stopping by and adding your...Heidianne, thanks for stopping by and adding your comments. stay well........<BR/><BR/><BR/>Crabby, As long as the Republicans stay in the drivers seat. We will prevail, if however, the other party is elected to fill that position, God knows what will happen.....stay well......Taplinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00161842191574184492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-91824809663223431032007-11-06T14:05:00.000-05:002007-11-06T14:05:00.000-05:00We have to stay the course in Iraq for nothing les...We have to stay the course in Iraq for nothing less than a victory can be accepted for the U.S. We have pulled out of Korea & Vietnam without a win. If we leave Iraq without a win , we have no credibility left. What makes it so bad, no one at home is sacrificing anything unless they have military memebers fighting. Life here goes on as usual.<BR/> THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS ON MY & INSPIRED"S ACCOUNT<BR/> have a Great Daycrabby old manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00828764844800942399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-30173093943441294902007-11-06T11:10:00.000-05:002007-11-06T11:10:00.000-05:00rambling can be somewhat therapeutic, tap. of cou...rambling can be somewhat therapeutic, tap. of course we must stay the course. of course we can't leave for a very long time. even if we do a phased withdrawal, i see us being in that region for many years to come...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-68014095892703707302007-11-04T23:21:00.000-05:002007-11-04T23:21:00.000-05:00LRB, No hard feelings please. I missread your last...LRB, No hard feelings please. I missread your last and felt you were advacating "lets just leave" we can't. I do not advocate making glass of the place either. I do recognize a phased withdrawal when appropriate. I also think re-education is possible, but it will take years not monthsTaplinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00161842191574184492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-43788474716554585102007-11-04T20:01:00.000-05:002007-11-04T20:01:00.000-05:00LRB, I know where you stand with the terrorist iss...LRB, I know where you stand with the terrorist issues, so I will not try to persuade otherwise, we will agree to disagree, OK thanks for stopping by.....<BR/><BR/>WHT, Angel,,, Thanks for stopping by...I know, I know, i just get so worked up when they try to get out of doing their part..... Thanks for stopping by.....<BR/><BR/>AI, As I told Angel, I know we will stay the course. If we don't who will. I understand the Aussie's and Canadians are hanging tight.Great thanks for stopping by and I will go back and read your reference....stay well....Taplinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00161842191574184492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-43964009201514983882007-11-04T18:58:00.000-05:002007-11-04T18:58:00.000-05:00Angel is right, stay the course. At the end of the...Angel is right, stay the course. At the end of the day we still need the U.S. ... big time...actually with things going mad in Pakistan as I write, now more than ever. In relation to same follow the link. <BR/><BR/>http://blogs.theaustralian.news.com.au/janetalbrechtsen/index.php/theaustralian/comments/without_bush_thered_be_hell_to_pay <BR/><BR/>Thanks Tapline, take care and I always appreciate your comments at AI as well!Ottavio (Otto) Marasco https://www.blogger.com/profile/07813984603766878752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-40945160472374643712007-11-04T14:42:00.000-05:002007-11-04T14:42:00.000-05:00hiya Tap!...lets just stay the course eh!..Keep up...hiya Tap!...lets just stay the course eh!..Keep up the good fight my friend!:)WomanHonorThyselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211851365273181636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-80424526860448489752007-11-04T14:35:00.000-05:002007-11-04T14:35:00.000-05:00TLOur Japanese friends conducted their last underw...TL<BR/><BR/>Our Japanese friends conducted their last underway replenishment in support of Enduring Freedom and were ordered to leave the area and head home. I have said ad nauseam that we need to get the heck out of the Middle East. We need to fix what is broken HERE at home. I do not expect any of our presidential wannabees to make any changes to our foreign policy. We need declare victory and move on. Have a fine Maine evening.<BR/><BR/>cfsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-77561609890920153542007-11-04T10:45:00.000-05:002007-11-04T10:45:00.000-05:00David, Thanks for visiting. I was really taken b...David, Thanks for visiting. I was really taken back when I saw this post from AI as I thought nothing could shake Japans stedfastness to cause of Terrorism. How wrong I was.....Again.....stay well...Taplinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00161842191574184492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2446897466778143968.post-58588704889601887852007-11-04T03:35:00.000-05:002007-11-04T03:35:00.000-05:00Tapline is correct, American Interest is a great s...Tapline is correct, American Interest is a great site and it is way past time for us to take a real serious look at some of the countries that claim to be our allies.<BR/><BR/>God Bless America, God Save The Republic.David Schantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946465956226658169noreply@blogger.com