Demoralized Rabble

“The Gulf War was quite a victory. Yet, who could not be moved by the sight of that poor demoralized rabble — outwitted, outflanked and outmaneuvered by the U.S. military. But I think the press will bounce right back.” 

—James A. Baker III, BushI Secretary of State, Gridiron Dinner, 1991.

• Editorial Comment: In time to be outwitted in the Afghanistan.

 

 

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