Mosul Bombing
Haven't blogged much as I've been busy, and not really any specific news items at the moment that get my blood pressure up. But I will comment on the bombing of the mess tent in Mosul, Iraq, and the situation in Iraq in general.
Sometimes I am at a loss to understand the left because their views are so distorted to me. The anti-war movement during Vietnam had legitimate concerns and they were a small minority battling conformity, the system, and "the man" that was keeping them down. Now, they are "the man", keeping everyone else down through political correctness and their smug, condescending attitudes toward anyone who disagrees. They control all of the government bureaucracy, all of academia, the main stream press and much of the judicial branch of government.
And what is the nature today of the anti-war movement? What is the source of the passion with which they disagree with our policy in Iraq? How can they be so vehemently opposed to this action? I will admit that I don't understand it, and much of the reason for that is probably our differing perspectives at the start. So, I will try to outline my thoughts and where I come from on the issue. If anyone can explain the nature of their opposition, it would be much appreciated.
First, I don't know if attacking Iraq was the right thing to do or not. But it seemed reasonable and logical enough to me that if that is what the president decided was necessary in the wake of 9/11, I was on board. Why do people act like it was an outrageous act of aggression? Why do they act like Bush made it all up? I don't know about anyone else, but I've been following the news the last several years. I know what Iraq and Hussein represented. The murder, persecution, weapons programs and the threat to the U.S. After 9/11, when the terrorists proved they could hit us, and hit us hard, on our own soil, could we risk a regime like Iraq supplying them with WMD's? Yeah, WMD's. I'll bring it up. Because I remember that everyone knew they were there prior to our going in.
All that being said, the fact is we are in Iraq today. So looking at it currently and where we go from here, I see it this way. What we accomplished in Afghanistan is nothing short of amazing. Does anyone remember Russia's campaign there? Or any of the history of the region? Afghanistan has gone from binLaden's playground to democratic country in less than 5 years. Is it all over and a done deal there? Obviously not, but the progress to date is still remarkable.
As for Iraq, I saw a picture in the paper of some election officials being executed in the street. Election officials. What these people fear most is freedom, and that is the same commodity that helps us the most. What countries have been some of our most staunch allies through this conflict? Eastern Europe. People who value their newly won freedom. I can think of no blow to Islamo-fascism more deadly than democracies sprouting up in the Middle East.
So why is it so hard now to get on board with this effort? Regardless of whether you thought it was the right thing to do in the beginning, how do you not see that seeing it through is now the right thing to do? The Afghans and Iraqis are risking their lives for freedom. We are taking the fight to the enemy. We have accomplished amazing things in a short time period with very few casualties. (Not to mention the fact that we have had no more attacks on our soil. Who would have put money on that on 9/12?).
And yet what do I hear in the news? Rumsfeld has got to go. 20 soldiers were killed in a suicide attack - maybe this is just not worth it. The world hates us. Bush is a moron and a simpleton.
I'm sorry, I guess I'm a simpleton too because I just can't see things that way. Fire the SECDEF after all these accomplishments? 20 soldiers? God bless them and their families, but the loss of 20 soldiers is going to have us questioning our resolve? Bush is a moron? Well, they said the same thing about Reagan as he was bringing the Soviets to their knees. My Christmas wish is that we always have such morons leading the country in times of crisis.
Sometimes I am at a loss to understand the left because their views are so distorted to me. The anti-war movement during Vietnam had legitimate concerns and they were a small minority battling conformity, the system, and "the man" that was keeping them down. Now, they are "the man", keeping everyone else down through political correctness and their smug, condescending attitudes toward anyone who disagrees. They control all of the government bureaucracy, all of academia, the main stream press and much of the judicial branch of government.
And what is the nature today of the anti-war movement? What is the source of the passion with which they disagree with our policy in Iraq? How can they be so vehemently opposed to this action? I will admit that I don't understand it, and much of the reason for that is probably our differing perspectives at the start. So, I will try to outline my thoughts and where I come from on the issue. If anyone can explain the nature of their opposition, it would be much appreciated.
First, I don't know if attacking Iraq was the right thing to do or not. But it seemed reasonable and logical enough to me that if that is what the president decided was necessary in the wake of 9/11, I was on board. Why do people act like it was an outrageous act of aggression? Why do they act like Bush made it all up? I don't know about anyone else, but I've been following the news the last several years. I know what Iraq and Hussein represented. The murder, persecution, weapons programs and the threat to the U.S. After 9/11, when the terrorists proved they could hit us, and hit us hard, on our own soil, could we risk a regime like Iraq supplying them with WMD's? Yeah, WMD's. I'll bring it up. Because I remember that everyone knew they were there prior to our going in.
All that being said, the fact is we are in Iraq today. So looking at it currently and where we go from here, I see it this way. What we accomplished in Afghanistan is nothing short of amazing. Does anyone remember Russia's campaign there? Or any of the history of the region? Afghanistan has gone from binLaden's playground to democratic country in less than 5 years. Is it all over and a done deal there? Obviously not, but the progress to date is still remarkable.
As for Iraq, I saw a picture in the paper of some election officials being executed in the street. Election officials. What these people fear most is freedom, and that is the same commodity that helps us the most. What countries have been some of our most staunch allies through this conflict? Eastern Europe. People who value their newly won freedom. I can think of no blow to Islamo-fascism more deadly than democracies sprouting up in the Middle East.
So why is it so hard now to get on board with this effort? Regardless of whether you thought it was the right thing to do in the beginning, how do you not see that seeing it through is now the right thing to do? The Afghans and Iraqis are risking their lives for freedom. We are taking the fight to the enemy. We have accomplished amazing things in a short time period with very few casualties. (Not to mention the fact that we have had no more attacks on our soil. Who would have put money on that on 9/12?).
And yet what do I hear in the news? Rumsfeld has got to go. 20 soldiers were killed in a suicide attack - maybe this is just not worth it. The world hates us. Bush is a moron and a simpleton.
I'm sorry, I guess I'm a simpleton too because I just can't see things that way. Fire the SECDEF after all these accomplishments? 20 soldiers? God bless them and their families, but the loss of 20 soldiers is going to have us questioning our resolve? Bush is a moron? Well, they said the same thing about Reagan as he was bringing the Soviets to their knees. My Christmas wish is that we always have such morons leading the country in times of crisis.
posted by The Man at 7:48 AM
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