Fred,
Putting aside for a moment the usual malarkey and foolishness we engage in, I've gone to read the post to which Phil refers.
I must say, I am astonished that a rational person could believe the things in that post, much less post them on an open thread.
You accuse the government of cynicsm and then exhibit similar behavior. Are you actually suggesting that our elected representives would sacrifice the lives of our service people just so they could attempt to manipulate the political situation in the Middle East? Surely not.
Since the previous administration was unable to bring those evil people in their terrorists organizations to justice with their methods, is it not time that the present administration attempt to do so with alternate methods?
Who are these people to whom you attribute such behavior? Let us not insinuate here, Fred, speak your piece.
Please, in view of the correspondences we have shared, enlighten me as to your meaning so I may understand just what it was you were saying.
Thanks for your thoughtful response, I am confident it will be forthcoming.