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Syria: Readers split on military engagement in Syria over chemical weapons use
The largest share of poll respondents endorsed what the U.S. government, with French and British allies, ultimately did late Friday â launch dozens of missiles at Syrian targets related to weapons delivery and production. A sizable 44 percent favored no further U.S. military intervention in the country.
April 16, 2018
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POLL: U.S. military retaliation in Syria in the event of chemical-weapons-use confirmation â should it happen?
With possible chemical-weapons use by the Syrian government again being reported and investigated by the international community and President Trump threatening missile strikes and/or further measures, whatâs your view on expanded U.S. military engagement in the country?
April 13, 2018
Channel 19
Monday round-up: 15L option in the making for Cat trucks, another âghost fleetâ debuts
Interesting news bits in a Jack Roberts interview with Caterpillar about its split with Navistar on Cat trucks. And: Tip on the new âGhost Fleetâ novel war-gaming a near-future China-U.S. conflict, techno-thriller style.
August 3, 2015
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POLL: Where do you stand on U.S. strategy against ISIS?
The United States has telegraphed a strategy of coalition-building in the region around Iraq and Syria and elsewhere to support U.S. role, primarily in a training/air capability as most recently expressed, in the fight against ISIS, aka ISIL or Islamic State. Do you support?
September 18, 2014
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Truckers favor none-of-the-above option on Iraq
A small majority of Overdrive readers favor no U.S. intervention in the ongoing crisis in Iraq.
June 19, 2014
Business
A memorial to my brother
The story of 1LT James Lyonsâ death in military combat in Iraq, told in the voice of Wendy Parkerâs brother, SGT Lehi Benton.
May 26, 2014
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What is the right course for Department of Defense spending?
Is the plan Defense Secretary Hagel outlined appropriate, or should DOD stick to lower sequestration levels â or take another route entirely? Tell us your thoughts in this poll.
March 6, 2014
Business
Poison sumac: Solution to Middle East crisis
âEither the Benadryl is working its magic, or a profound sense of clarity has come over me. I think I know how to end the crisis in the Middle East.â
September 13, 2013
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Readers: Say no to intervention in Syria
As the drumbeat toward military strikes on Syria rose in late August 2013, nearly 60 percent of Overdrive readers indicated categorical opposition to any intervention.
August 30, 2013
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Drones: How do you view their use in combat operations?
As pundits debate the growing use of drones in countries that are at least ostensible U.S. allies â Yemen, Pakistan â this poll ask for your view of drone use all told by the United States military and/or CIA.
August 30, 2013
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Roundup: Return fire in owner-operator war, driverless trucks, truck-stop cuisineâŚ
Independent rebuttal to prognosticators of insurmountable challenges of the owner-operator model; Driverless trucks: income opportunity?; Insurance: âweâve got to stop this bill dead.â
August 15, 2013
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Hot Buttons: Women in combat
What do you think about the Pentagonâs removal of the ban on women serving in combat roles in the military? Is it a good or bad idea, or just official recognition of a role women already play?
March 18, 2013
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