This government (and Defence) lack of understanding of non-state warfare is telling.
Yet, there is no valid reason; no valid mission that the ADF can perform in Operation:USELESS DIRT, that contributes anything to the defence of the nation, or NATO countries.
Gillard:
A visibly emotional Ms Gillard pledged Australia cannot have its war aims dictated by ''even the most grievous of losses'' after the worst bloodshed for Australians in combat in decades.
"We are making progress. I can tell you that, I've seen it with my own eyes when I have visited Afghanistan,'' she said.
Not credible. Well, credible as a chicken-hawk or as a sign of gross ignorance. I forget. What Regiment did she serve in?
What progress? The security environment there is a house of cards that will fall once military forces leave. And after we leave, it still will not have an effect on our national security. Well, if we had a strong leader that could do more than spell "national security".
Abbott:
"They died in the service of our country, trying to make the world a better place and our country will draw strength from their service and memory."
If those are the only reasons to have the ADF in Operation:USELESS DIRT, they are damn bad ones. I would rather the enemy die in the service of their country. Oh, wait. They don't have one. And, what better place Mr. Abbott? We already have plenty of examples from history. Some of the ops our brave soldiers died for in the past were a lost cause, operationally stupid or both.
Just like today.
No thanks, Mrs. Gillard. No thanks Mr. Abbott.
Strong leadership requires getting out now rather than later. THAT would impress the voting public and show an example of common sense.
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