Juxtaposition of U.S. Troops is a Major Factor in Middle East War
I have advocated this in all our Blogs since U.S. invaded Iraq
In 2007 I chose 2010 as the earliest time War might Occur
And stated the likely time frame was twixt 2010 to 2015
I’ve also said repeatedly 2012 to 2015 was most Likely
I continue to believe that to be the case for a Reason!
December 15, 2009
http://www.tribulationperiod.com/
In 2007 the contingency plan was to begin the phasing out of our troops as early as 2009.
Since that time it has been like a tennis ball going around in a tornado, ever changing its position.
So, if my primary position was a time slot was a Middle East war beginning between 2010, why don’t I just chop off the 2010 to 2012 and made it 2012 to 2015. Because anyone who thinks he can tell what is going to happen to the U.S. economy is our of their mind, and when our troops begin to come home directly depends on how our economy behaves from here on out.
It takes many months to get men and equipment from the U.S. to Afghan istan,
just as it did to get them to Saudi Arabia in two Iraqi operations. The fact that we now have them in place, on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan, is the greatest deterrent to the final war of this age occurring there, as long as they are in place. We may, or may not, maintain a strong enough economy to keep them in the Middle East. If we do, the war is most likely to occur between 2012 and 2015, but if our economy goes south, it could well being between 2010 and 1012. We may have to withdraw them for economic reasons much earlier than Obama plans. So, since I am tired of having repeated 2010 to 2015 for hundreds of blogs, and I realize you are probably time of hearing it, and also because soon 2010 will rear its head, Lord willing, from henceforth I will simply say: “IT IS LIKELY TO HAPPEN BEFORE 2015,” and simply refer back to the blog.
Some of you may not like what I am about to say, but after two wars and paying my dues in Vietnam: I WISH THEY WOULD BRING ALL OUR TROOPS HOME AND LET THE FINAL MIDDLE EAST WAR BEGIN – I’M OLD, TIRED, AND WORN OUT.
I AM READY TO GO TO MY “LONG HOME” AND LOOK UPON PHYSICAL DEATH AS AN “EARLY RAPTURE.” GOD CAN CHANGE DUST JUST AS EASILY AS HE CAN ‘LIVING’ FLESH.
Ecclesiastes 12:5-7 – Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets: [6] Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or
the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern. [7] Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
When I first entered the Ministry many years ago I really did not understand what Paul wrote in Philippians 1:21-24, but after the last 35 years at Dardanelle MBC I am ‘beginning’ to understand it.
Philippians 1:21-24 – For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
[22] But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. [23] For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: [24] Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Begin Excerpt from THE UK INDEPENDENT via World News
Kim Sengupta: Afghanistan is the only game in town
December 15, 2009
In a recent speech titled ” Beyond Afghanistan” the head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, vociferously argued that defence strategy should not become too Afghancentric. Britain, said the First Sea Lord, would face other challenges and this would need the nation keeping all its options open on weaponry.
The “reprioritizing” announced by Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth today showed however, that, in reality, Afghanistan is the only game in town. The measures announced were almost entirely focused on the needs of that particular campaign with the implicit acceptance that future conflicts are likely to be similar counter-insurgency operations.
In broad terms the government is addressing the pressing needs of the Afghan war, in particular the relentless toll from roadside bombs and mines which have been responsible for 85 per cent of recent British and allied casualties. Twenty-two extra Chinook helicopters would allow much more movement by air rather than the increasingly vulnerable road convoys.
Around £ 160 million will also be spent on counter-IED (improvised explosive devices) equipment and training is designed towards the same end.
None of this comes free and with no extra funding available others would have to bear the £ 900 million cost. In the immediate period it is not Admiral Stanhope’s Navy but the strike wing of
the RAF who will be the most to suffer with the Harrier jets phases out of service earlier than the planned date of 2018, the Tornado fighter jet force based at RAF Lossiemouth, in Moray, and RAF Marham in Norfolk expected also expected to lose one squadron and cutbacks due at RAF Kinloss. There will also be job losses due to these and other measures affecting both civilian and military staff.
However, although the Navy has not been too adversely affected in this particular round of restructuring the writing appears to be on the wall th at the senior service, too, will have to make sacrifices
at the next round with the two new aircraft carriers looking particularly vulnerable.
The Army, which has been doing the vast bulk of the fighting in Afghanistan had felt short changed in the defence budget. However, most of the funding from the Urgent Operational Requirements (UORs) have been spent on equipment such as armoured vehicles and the forthcoming Strategic Defence Review is likely to see more money heading in their direction.
Today’s announcement does not provide immediate answer to the problems of Afghanistan. The extra helicopters are not due to be ready until 2012/13, at a time, according to ministers, when British troops should be in a position to start withdrawing from the conflict with Afghan security forces taking over.
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