tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991024443488082637.post1608523373653401004..comments2023-02-25T09:36:18.263-06:00Comments on Red Bull Rising: Two More Lessons from 'Three Cups of Tea'Administratorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12357128909045161891noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5991024443488082637.post-66582212078865366852010-03-31T21:45:30.596-05:002010-03-31T21:45:30.596-05:00Greg's was the first book that I read. I found...Greg's was the first book that I read. I found it excellent, and was wondering the same things.<br /><br />I think by and large, that the statement by President Obama to pull out by July 2011, was populist politics. I don't think that he --or anyone has a real plan in place to be there for the long haul. <br /><br />The best articles I've read have been by Tim Lynch (BabaTim) of <a href="http://freerangeinternational.com" rel="nofollow">Free Range Int'l</a>. He has the long range view in place, and also the frustration of seeing this "lap top" Army.<br /><br />And I might say, not only that, but this 8 -5 war. Anyway, yes, there is loads to be concerned about. I think COIN in many circles is greatly discounted. And yet, the way I see it ...winning the "heart and minds" or rather in my thought <i>being the more convenient alternative</i> is going to take time.<br /><br />I mean, be real. There are generations who have been schooled by madrassas. If all they've been taught is that we're evil, then we have a long haul before us. And it'll take patience, time, a few mistakes and unfortunately, the loss of lives. <br /><br />Let's put it this way: less laptop, more hands on learning, listening,and being there.Kananihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317494343177263398noreply@blogger.com