This is a Good Move

For all you war hawks out there - read between the lines.  President Obama's plan to cut standing forces in the Army and Marines wouldn't be a good move by itself.  But he's also increasing our presence in the Asian-Pacific region, and boosting Air Force and SPOC Drone operations.  He's looking at two future wars, not two past wars.  Most leaders plan to fight the last war - but there will be no Russian invasion through the Fulda Gap anytime soon.  We will be better prepared for the Chinese threat in the Pacific - and ready to strike back at Terrorist using high tech airborne weapons and drones instead of boots on the ground (Which worked really well in Iraq and Afghanistan, didn't it?).  Good move, this time, Mr. President.  Let's see how well he follows up on this promise.  See:  Obama's Leaner Military