We generally agree 99% here, but DJT very clearly said that W style Nation Building was out for good, and that we were only there to kill terrorist, and protect shared interest.
Here is what I posted on another thread. And remember, I am generally 75% critical of Trump.
My takeaways......
1. I give Trump 4 1/2 stars on this one. Maybe his best yet
2. The first third, it seemed he was almost channeling Reagan. (Can't believe I said it)
3. Re: India alignment (almost full blown allying) will have some interesting ireprecussions as we deal with China, and Pakistan.
4. Seemed a tad light on specifics on particular details in Afganistan. Which is understandable considering he states that we will not advertise our intentions.
5. Surprised no mention at all of NK.
6. If anyone in the military had any doubts whether DJT has their back, it was answered tonight. Frame this speech versus how the former turd POTUS treated them.
@catfish1957 Great post. I haven't had a chance to listen to the speech yet, and i admit to coming into this discussion with the operating opinion that we were in a no win situation in Afghanistan.
But i like the increased alliance with India. i never did understand why we were allies with those goat humpers in Pakistan, but not with a country with whom we do so much business and whose people share a lot of western values. i also believe that they will be a strong ally with us against China.
And i believe we have really tied the hands of our military in Afghanistan with overly restrictive ROE and this nation-building crap. Let's see what they can do it we unleash them and let them just kick the stew out of the goat humpers. I am still skeptical ; Russia didn't have ROE issues or nation building when they were there, and they ended up leaving with their tail between their legs. But I respect Mathis, so let's see.
