U.S. troops in Iraq will receive at least 1,000 fewer special armored vehicles than expected this year due to the amount of time needed for shipment, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.Gosh, Golly, Ghee Whizzies...
Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said the Defense Department expected defense contractors to produce 3,900 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles this year. But only 1,500 would make it to the war zone -- down from the Pentagon's previous shipment target of 2,500 to 3,000.
"If we could get 1,500 to theater by the end of this year, that would be a positive development," Morrell said.
The new goal of 1,500 was first reported by Stars & Stripes, the newspaper for troops overseas that is partially funded by the Defense Department.
The MRAP vehicle is one of the Pentagon's top acquisition priorities and the Defense Department's aim has been to buy as many as can be produced. It follows years of criticism directed at the Pentagon for not providing adequate armor to troops.
[ cf Pentagon cuts armored vehicles due in Iraq in 2007 ( emphasis Mine>]
What if this was SUPPOSE to have been The Surfiest Surge, that could Ever Be Surgier Than Ever BEFORE!!!!
For those who may not know, The Stars and Stripes IS my home town paper...
So Gosh, Golly, Gee Whiz...
What if america threw a war, and had to really count on Folks????
Can there be any OTHER Clear And Compelling Reason why now more than Ever WE MUST PRIVATIZE ZOMBIE HUNTING so that we can unleash the majikal mystical powers of the Invisible Imaginary Irridescent Fabulous Flying Foote Of The Free Marketeers....
Are YOU doing your Part to Privatize Zombie Hunting???