OUR LITTLE WARS

A great deal has been said about bringing US troops home from Afghanistan and quitting the war against Libya. I have an alternate plan.

Bring all the troops (and their equipment) home from Afghanistan within the next 3 months. Quit operations against Libya by July 1, 2011 (and don't leave any military supplied equipment behind).

Additionally, move ALL US forces in Iraq to Germany for 2 months, then bring them to the US as well.

Then remove all US troops from the Korean peninsula and permanently close the Marine Mission on Okinawa. Return all overseas home ported Aircraft Carrier(s) to a new home port either in Guam, Hawaii, Norfolk, or Bremerton WA. We also do not need US forces stationed in Europe or Africa.

As a sentimental gesture we should re occupy Iwo Jima and make it a US outpost for historical purposes.

All other US forces stationed outside the USA should be returned home.

Once this is done, station Federal troops on the US-Mexican border to forcibly repulse the invaders from Mexico. Discharge all un needed personnel with a letter of "thank you" for their services. The Army could get along with under 500,000 men; The Air force should be retained at its present force levels; and the Navy should be reduced to no more than 6 active Carrier squadrons and two reserve Carrier squadrons. All other non essential units should be placed in inactive reserve. Submarine forces should be retained "as is".

DARTMOUTH COMMENCEMENT

I just watched an address by Conan O Brian given during the Commencement for Dartmouth University graduates of 2011. I am sad that I have never listened to any of his shows before. His speech was really quite polished and entertaining. What an impressive speaker.