Comments on: Drones: America's New Air Force

60 Minutes' Lara Logan Reports On The Increasing Use Of Drones In The Battlefield

[deboldt]

Note to administrator:

I can?t believe my generic term for "buttocks" was censored in my last post. If I am not mistaken, I have heard the word used a lot on CBS broadcasts and telecasts. What gives?

Also why is the prohibition against abusive personal attacks not enforced on this comment venue? It seems that a far too much ad hominem abuse is being bandied about here.

Peace,

B

[deboldt]

It took Alexander only six months to conquer Iran, but it took nearly three years (from about 330 BC - 327 BC) to subdue the area that is now Afghanistan and the adjacent regions of the former Soviet Union. Moving eastward from the area of Herat, the Macedonian leader encountered fierce resistance from local rulers of what had been Iranian satraps. In a letter to his mother, Alexander described the situation thus: "I am involved in the land of a 'Leonine' (lion-like) and brave people, where every foot of the ground is like a well of steel, confronting my soldier. This is the land of the Afghans in which (even) children are fighting valiantly against my steel forces. You have brought only one son into the world, but everyone in this land can be called an Alexander.?

http://www.onpedia.com/encyclopedia/Pre-Islamic-period-of-Afghanistan

In the same way the fierce Afghanistan tribes handed the Ruskies their collective ***** on a plate, so they will bleed the American Imperialists dry and further erode our already morally bankrupt culture and ruined economy. It couldn?t happen to a nicer outfit! We asked for it.

Peace,

Bob Boldt

[normanart]

It is interesting to see the military s continued love affair with high technology blossom into such practical weaponry. Has the cost of a dead "terrorist" gotten down to one million dollars yet? Can't hospitals be built for a lot less that a lazer guided missile? Does the military really think swatting flies on the back of an elephant is going to turn the tide in this region? Yes, many civilians are being taken out by these weapons. The suicide bombers are accomplishing the same goal at considerably less cost to the taxpayer. The apes aren't using jaw bones now, they're using computer monitors with low orbit weapons platforms.

[thrush6]

The use of drones in warfare is nothing new. The Germans launched V-1 Buzz Bombs against London in WW2. This stuff isn't any different.

[bbpkr]

hey valh, You're the friggin' Moron. President Obama is doing Exactly what he Said he'd do all thru last year's primaries & the Campaign-- Get the U.S. Military re-focused on the Real War,
in Afghanistan.
The drawdown from Iraq, Bush's Lie-based Misadventure, is going on , at a pace recommended by the Generals-who Obama, unlike Dubya, Listens to.
This Lefty is Elated by Pres. Obama's Afghanistan build-up. And Pres. Obama has promised that Definite intelligence pinpoints Osama bin Laden inside Pakistan, if the Paks won't "do the
job", WE Will.
Now, be a good little wingnut and go watch your pill-poppin' spokesman Rush.

[valh1]

Hey, leftist morons, King Barry is in charge now. Really hurts that he isn't shutting down the war, doesn't it??? And civilians are dying??? How do you reconcile your adoration for the Chosen One with these facts???

[noloyalisti]

enriquieGonzales Oh yeah, and according to the Bushoccio Crime Family, the Iraqi navy was going to invade us. Thanks for sharing your wise insights. Lay off the News for Dumb Fox.

[labrat9999]

enriquieGonzales..you really need to take off the funny cone shaped hat and white cloak. You look like a complete moron!!

[coupeditor]

Wow! That is so cool! Is there a pop corn popper in the cockpit too?

Remote combat! The only thing cooler is remote reporting! Don't even have to get your facts straight!

60 Minutes might start with this fact: Drones are killing 70 civilians per one fighter. But the pilot you interviewed says they never get it wrong... Hmmm... It's either he's lying, or the 70 civilians don't matter... Either way is horrifying.

Get a reporter on the ground to find out what the truth is, or don't file the report. Too dangerous to send a reporter? There's your story. Don't sully your otherwise excellent reputation by doing the Air Force's propaganda for them.

[noloyalisti]

Is it possible our government remotely flew the airplanes into the world trade center on September 11th? The official story is just such a line of junk and an affront to our intelligence.