February 2, 2017
CASUALTIES ARE THE POINT:
U.S. military probing more possible civilian deaths in Yemen raid (Ayesha Rascoe, 2/01/17, Reuters)
U.S. military officials told Reuters that Trump approved his first covert counterterrorism operation without sufficient intelligence, ground support or adequate backup preparations.As a result, three officials said, the attacking SEAL team found itself dropping onto a reinforced al Qaeda base defended by landmines, snipers, and a larger than expected contingent of heavily armed Islamist extremists.
The Right believes that casualties--both our own and civilian--are a good thing because they somehow show that you are more "serious." It's not about winning, just making yourself feel tough.
Posted by Orrin Judd at February 2, 2017 5:40 AM