The relationship between Reagan and Gorbachev let one to believe that our nations would end up very close.
However, as it seems, the United States may have squandered this opportunity by redefining Gorbachev’s decision to release Russia’s iron grip on the east.
In October of this year, one month prior to the November midterm elections, a special army unit known as ‘Consequence Management Response Force’ will be ready for deployment on American soil if so ordered by the President.
The Pentagon is in the process of a year long review in which to determine how the armed services would be effected by President Obama’s decision to repeal don’t ask don’t tell. His orders seem firm and regardless of the findings this destructive policy will likely be implemented.
It is fascinating to see people take on such a defensive stance for gay rights and the repeal of the military’s ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ policy. There are two clearly identifiable factions involved in this debate – which by the way, are not even interested in supporting the military even in general, only have their sights aimed at exacting social change – those who defend the homosexual lifestyle even though they are not gay and gay people.