The only thing Obama's gotten right and is getting credit for from me is for expanding the Drone/Predator successes in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq.
This is only true because his administration has allowed these programs to proceed according to previously laid plans that relied on progressing technology.
NOT because of any foresight or initiatives on behalf of Obama. His chief contribution has been to stay out of the way.
As long as these systems are in place Taliban/terrorists etc. will be confined to hiding from us. They may win an occasional battle but they will never be able to "plant their flag" anywhere we don't want them to. They will never be able to "open shop".without concessions to human rights and dignity.
DRONE used to be a negative word but I like it better every day.
1.A male bee, especially a honeybee, that is characteristically stingless, performs no work, and produces no honey.
2. An idle person who lives off others; a loafer.
3. A person who does tedious or menial work; a drudge:
This is only true because his administration has allowed these programs to proceed according to previously laid plans that relied on progressing technology.
NOT because of any foresight or initiatives on behalf of Obama. His chief contribution has been to stay out of the way.
As long as these systems are in place Taliban/terrorists etc. will be confined to hiding from us. They may win an occasional battle but they will never be able to "plant their flag" anywhere we don't want them to. They will never be able to "open shop".without concessions to human rights and dignity.
DRONE used to be a negative word but I like it better every day.
1.A male bee, especially a honeybee, that is characteristically stingless, performs no work, and produces no honey.
2. An idle person who lives off others; a loafer.
3. A person who does tedious or menial work; a drudge:
