Bohemian Conservative
Quick Bits
Just a few things for your morning; nothing heavy, just enough to get the cobwebs out and bring the brain to life.
First, you all have got to go to Chrenkoff. Look for the post entitled "The disadvantages of pissing off America" and enjoy the "before and after" photos.
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I don't know what to make of this. I have some ideas, but I would like your input before I share them.
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At first glance this looks really bad:
"CARMEN DE APICALA, Colombia - Colombian police arrested two U.S. soldiers for alleged involvement in a plot to traffic thousands of rounds of ammunition — possibly to outlawed right-wing paramilitary groups, authorities said Wednesday."
But then you read on and find out that not only do our guys have diplomatic immunity...
"Colombian Attorney General Luis Camilo Osorio said the two Americans will not face Colombian justice because they are protected under a 1974 treaty that gives U.S. servicemen working here diplomatic immunity status."
but that the US government is paying what I feel to be a more than fair amount for the privilege:
"The United States has provided more than $3 billion in aid under Plan Colombia. Up to 800 U.S. troops are permitted simultaneously in Colombia, according to U.S. law, to train Colombian armed forces and provide logistical support. Up to 600 Americans are also permitted in the country as U.S. government contractors."
If these guys were working in a covert capacity, they need to be a little more covert. If it was pilfering and profiteering, they are two bad apples who dishonor their uniforms.
First, you all have got to go to Chrenkoff. Look for the post entitled "The disadvantages of pissing off America" and enjoy the "before and after" photos.
*************************************
I don't know what to make of this. I have some ideas, but I would like your input before I share them.
*************************************
At first glance this looks really bad:
"CARMEN DE APICALA, Colombia - Colombian police arrested two U.S. soldiers for alleged involvement in a plot to traffic thousands of rounds of ammunition — possibly to outlawed right-wing paramilitary groups, authorities said Wednesday."
But then you read on and find out that not only do our guys have diplomatic immunity...
"Colombian Attorney General Luis Camilo Osorio said the two Americans will not face Colombian justice because they are protected under a 1974 treaty that gives U.S. servicemen working here diplomatic immunity status."
but that the US government is paying what I feel to be a more than fair amount for the privilege:
"The United States has provided more than $3 billion in aid under Plan Colombia. Up to 800 U.S. troops are permitted simultaneously in Colombia, according to U.S. law, to train Colombian armed forces and provide logistical support. Up to 600 Americans are also permitted in the country as U.S. government contractors."
If these guys were working in a covert capacity, they need to be a little more covert. If it was pilfering and profiteering, they are two bad apples who dishonor their uniforms.
posted by Mae at 7:51 PM
3 Comments:
The guy was wrong in passing the secrets to the Israelis and should be tried and punished. That said, I don't believe we should keep any secrets from the Israelis. Israel is one of our strongest allies in the world. Man for man not military can compare to the Israelis, even the United States. They spend their whole lives in life and death situations and are honed to perfection. I've heard USAF fighter pilots saying that the Israeli pilots are the best in the world. Also, a more important reason to support Israel is found in the Bible where God told Abraham concerning the Jews....Genesis 12:3: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed
I agree to a point, Bob, that Israel is one of our best allies in the world and certainly our only real ally in the ME, and I know we share intelligence with them. So I don't know how much of a "story" this really is. My initial thoughts, because of it being a "non-issue" was the MSM trying to make something out of nothing, a way of getting people not to trust Israel: "See, the Jewish spies are at it again. They're not really our allies..."
That said, I still have issues with the USS Liberty incident, so I feel that anything we share with them still go through proper channels.
Hey, Bob, did you see my article on "Why They Turn Left?" There's a little Mustang plug in there.
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