This line proves the story is pure bullshit

"Because it had not been directed to plan for that contingency, the US military was also forced to turn down an offer. . ."

The military "plans" for virtually every contingency, so no matter which direction they find themselves they are prepared.

"The military "plans" for virtually every contingency, so no matter which direction they find themselves they are prepared."

Really? We were prepared for Vietnam? For the mess in Iraq and Afghanistan? I'd hate to see what would happen if we were unprepared.

political and military contingencies.

Our Military has always been the servant of the inept or corrupt in Washington.

and pretty much fill in the blank with any issue of importance to this country.

strategies and long range tactics with daily and weekly tactical capabilities and readiness.

The former is typically politcal in nature (at least in part). The latter is what the military plans for trying to see as many moves ahead as possible.

-- Modified on 9/30/2008 10:21:58 PM

caught.