On 1 May, 2003 former President George W. Bush landed on the USS Abraham Lincoln sailing just off the coast of California. He was there to give a speech updating the situation for the ongoing war in Iraq. Just behind him was a banner proclaiming Mission Accomplished. While he never utter the words Mission Accomplished President Bush announced the end of major combat operations. Unfortunately, following that speech L. Paul Bremer announced the disbandment of the Iraqi army and the sacking of all government officials belonging to the Baathist party. This led to the insurgency that would claim more lives than actual combat operations.
Donald Trump used that phrase 'Mission Accomplished' in proclaiming success after the U.S., the U.K. and France bombed known chemical weapons manufacturing facilities near Damascus and Homs. While the air forces and the navies of countries involved may have incapacitated some of Syria's chemical weapons production it's foolish to exclaim that that capacity has been completely degraded.
Remember this is Donald Trump, Reality T.V. star who believes that governing and the popularity of ones administration is based on ratings. Much like a television programme rather than tangible accomplishments.
Donald Trump used that phrase 'Mission Accomplished' in proclaiming success after the U.S., the U.K. and France bombed known chemical weapons manufacturing facilities near Damascus and Homs. While the air forces and the navies of countries involved may have incapacitated some of Syria's chemical weapons production it's foolish to exclaim that that capacity has been completely degraded.
Remember this is Donald Trump, Reality T.V. star who believes that governing and the popularity of ones administration is based on ratings. Much like a television programme rather than tangible accomplishments.
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