I heard today Maliki has decided to start making some changes with his guys over there. He is going to make a crack down on some of the bad guys there in the city I wish this could be true still I have a few doubts. I also have this thought that perhaps when the president talked to him he told him the time had passed for him to be getting Muqtada al-Sadr in line and some of the others that are responsible for killings or, they may be some bad choices left for the Iraqi government. If we do bring in the extra troops they must be allowed to do their job so they can start bringing some sanity to Baghdad. I want to think there is an opening here I don't have anyway of knowing but I do have this hopeful feeling.
Baghdad could be the key to what sits ahead when you start talking about success in Iraq. I feel if they could apply a lot of energy there with Iraqi troops involved heavily along with the Americans and go through the areas where trouble has been most horrific and do it this time with heavy force so there will not be any doubt this time, and be sure to inflict deadly force to those that have been causing the killings in the city. It must not matter which side of the conflict those killed are on. The only matter should be that they be dispatched with urgency and when these areas are cleared reinforce them with Iraqi troops immediately. It must be a complete cleaning up of the entire city block by block if necessary.
The young men in Iraq must be put to work and the clerics must be made to get some control of their worshipers with some method. Make work projects let them understand the sooner they come together the sooner we leave. The main thing to me is that there now has to be a show of real strength made by the troops and they must be given some room to do their jobs so we can leave in a proper manner and a proper time.
06 January, 2007
05 January, 2007
watching the politicians
I spent some time today flipping through the stations and finally ending up on C-Span to see how the two sides were doing as they began their sparring. Watching and listening to both sides I was able to see that things indeed appeared much the same. Some of the same old arguments from the last congress already showing its' face to us here in the early stages of the 110th congress as they begin the struggle of power and domination. I am going to step out on a limb here and say no more than three weeks max after this 100 hour thing and it will be ugly in the halls of congress. The hostility will not be kept under wraps and the feathers will become very ruffled and the accusations are going to be flying hard and fast. I look for some especially good fights in the Ways and Means committee when Charlie Rangel starts hearings. Jane Harmon will soon be showing her disapproval with the way she was treated by the speaker and this will continue for some time. I'm not sure how it will surface but it will. Don't forget John Cohnyers and Alcee Hastings, oh wow the list goes on and on, don't cha just love watching the politicians? The five day workk week alreadyy off to a good start, lets see now....won't be starting Monday because of a ball game. Thats congress, once again taking care of the peoples business. Yeah, sure they are.
04 January, 2007
the Pelosi crowd begins
This will be a short post mainly to help me stay in the habit of writing something each day on my blog. Habits can be a good thing when it is for worthwhile projects. The proceedings went well for the new house speaker today. Lots of pomp and fanfare in the swearing in of members while family looked on with pride as their loved ones were being sworn in to office on this January day. I find myself feeling a great deal of pride in this country when events take place such as today. Here we are after quite a spirited battle and still this country is able to come together and transfer power peacefully with no guns required in the process of making that change. Quite impressive to me, quite impressive indeed.
There are lots of challenges looming on the horizon and I hope our elected officials will stay wary of what could be headed our way. Don't get us so involved within the procedures that you allow circumstance to overtake us. I have heard already today, words from the majority that were punctuated with some degree of gloating, which may be fine if kept in check and not overdone. Today the far left with Cindy Shehan in lead was crying out very loud and very strong for action on the removal of troops in Iraq and much investigation in every area. All too soon this recent power may become too much for the new majority to contain themselves. I simply say to the Democrat folk, be proud of your win in this election my friends but please don't let your glee blind your sight to the important issues facing the country. All this extra pressure on the new house leader and her party and may sway them in a direction that causes them to become so immersed in "oversight" that nothing else gets done in the house. Already the majority is closing the minority out in the house even though there was a promise made to do the exact opposite as early as this morning.
There are lots of challenges looming on the horizon and I hope our elected officials will stay wary of what could be headed our way. Don't get us so involved within the procedures that you allow circumstance to overtake us. I have heard already today, words from the majority that were punctuated with some degree of gloating, which may be fine if kept in check and not overdone. Today the far left with Cindy Shehan in lead was crying out very loud and very strong for action on the removal of troops in Iraq and much investigation in every area. All too soon this recent power may become too much for the new majority to contain themselves. I simply say to the Democrat folk, be proud of your win in this election my friends but please don't let your glee blind your sight to the important issues facing the country. All this extra pressure on the new house leader and her party and may sway them in a direction that causes them to become so immersed in "oversight" that nothing else gets done in the house. Already the majority is closing the minority out in the house even though there was a promise made to do the exact opposite as early as this morning.
03 January, 2007
courage
I heard today there were some people ashamed that the guards and witnesses were taunting Saddam when he was being prepared to hang. Many people throughout the US and abroad on the news outlets were blaming part of this on the Iraq government but mainly they said it was the fault of the US. This of course does not surprise me in the least. I wonder what the left and liberals here would truly have us do at this stage of the game. I hear many liberals talking about just getting out now and coming home. I hear nothing about what they think those same enemies we have been fighting will do once we pack our bags and head home. Do they believe they will just dance in the street and sings songs of how they defeated the US? Is there a belief that the main two groups will war between themselves and all the foreign fighters will go home once the US has left? Do we drop off a good size contingency of troops in Afghanistan before we head back? What do we do?
Main complaint from me is this; Why must our strategy be, how do we get out rather than, what do we do to complete this job and give this country back to the Iraqi people? What is so damn hard about gathering the right folks with the right attitude which says lets take this country and do what is necessary to help it stand up for itself. Perhaps it's time to step on a few toes over there and piss off a few folks if that's what it takes. We cannot allow our troops to be told to stand silent while groups are running their hit squads in the dark or even in the light of day. Our troops cannot be told just stand aside and perhaps be killed in the process. I think we have been too damn cautious over there trying not to harm the innocents and by being so careful we have lost way-way, too many people in the process.
The people of this country have got to get their courage back before it is too late. The time may already be at hand when words will not do the job. It will take more, it will take courage to stand up to the turmoil. I'm hoping the UN may come forth with a little more back bone than we have seen in the past. How much good that will be in Iraq I don't know. I know we still have Iran and North Korea on the horizon, and of course we must not forget Syria involved in the midst of all this too. Maybe, just maybe the UN can supply some distraction somewhere in there which may cause one or two of those countries to take heed if only for a brief time. The distraction may allow some good to be done in Iraq if Iran or Syria were being visited by the UN thereby keeping their attention elsewhere. It would be nice to see just don't count on that.
Main complaint from me is this; Why must our strategy be, how do we get out rather than, what do we do to complete this job and give this country back to the Iraqi people? What is so damn hard about gathering the right folks with the right attitude which says lets take this country and do what is necessary to help it stand up for itself. Perhaps it's time to step on a few toes over there and piss off a few folks if that's what it takes. We cannot allow our troops to be told to stand silent while groups are running their hit squads in the dark or even in the light of day. Our troops cannot be told just stand aside and perhaps be killed in the process. I think we have been too damn cautious over there trying not to harm the innocents and by being so careful we have lost way-way, too many people in the process.
The people of this country have got to get their courage back before it is too late. The time may already be at hand when words will not do the job. It will take more, it will take courage to stand up to the turmoil. I'm hoping the UN may come forth with a little more back bone than we have seen in the past. How much good that will be in Iraq I don't know. I know we still have Iran and North Korea on the horizon, and of course we must not forget Syria involved in the midst of all this too. Maybe, just maybe the UN can supply some distraction somewhere in there which may cause one or two of those countries to take heed if only for a brief time. The distraction may allow some good to be done in Iraq if Iran or Syria were being visited by the UN thereby keeping their attention elsewhere. It would be nice to see just don't count on that.
02 January, 2007
Pridetime America
Another president has been laid to rest and another page turns in Americas' book of history. Another year is upon us and we continue on with the writing of this monumental work of greatness called The United States of America. We all are included in this novel and each of us needs to make sure that our input is included. Our effort may be a chapter, a paragraph or a sentence, perhaps it's only a comma or period among all the goings-on of this great effort. Whatever the part your participation plays, make it count by becoming aware of what takes place in the everyday activities of our politicians as they tend the affairs of this nation. Don't let some politician write the legacy of this country without you at least checking his spelling.
We have the opportunity to make a difference in this country. We cannot make a difference sitting back doing nothing. God, how easy it is to sit down with your friends and discuss what all is wrong with things here. Next time you get with your friends tell them what you have done personally to improve any of the things that are wrong here. The world that opposes the US sees and hears very well what gets said about us and they delight in every tidbit that comes their way. Make no mistake about it just because they make a statement something like; We like the people of the US it is just the administration we disagree with. Bull----! There are a lot of jealous nations out there and they just can't help themselves. There is another group of people out there that just wants to destroy the western world, no questions asked. So, it's like this good people, we are all in this together, stand up with pride, show a united front and our enemies will realize there is no way they can defeat the strength of this nations heart. Write your line now into the history book of this good and great nation. Believe again in the goodness of America and pray for our leaders, the nation, and our troops.
We have the opportunity to make a difference in this country. We cannot make a difference sitting back doing nothing. God, how easy it is to sit down with your friends and discuss what all is wrong with things here. Next time you get with your friends tell them what you have done personally to improve any of the things that are wrong here. The world that opposes the US sees and hears very well what gets said about us and they delight in every tidbit that comes their way. Make no mistake about it just because they make a statement something like; We like the people of the US it is just the administration we disagree with. Bull----! There are a lot of jealous nations out there and they just can't help themselves. There is another group of people out there that just wants to destroy the western world, no questions asked. So, it's like this good people, we are all in this together, stand up with pride, show a united front and our enemies will realize there is no way they can defeat the strength of this nations heart. Write your line now into the history book of this good and great nation. Believe again in the goodness of America and pray for our leaders, the nation, and our troops.
01 January, 2007
Just 364 more to go
Just wanted to say Happy New Year to all and may this year hold valuable lessons for each one of us and may we all take the time to learn and implement each and every worthwhile tidbit of knowledge that chances to cross or paths.
Another day or so and the news cycle picks up from where it left off and congress begins the process of fixing the ills of the country. I do want there to be some lines drawn so there will be no doubts in the minds of citizens where our representatives stand. Hold them to a standard, one that requires them to keep their word. I look for there to be some bills passed showing how the new people get things done, although the bills will be limited. I doubt the Speaker of the house will shake many branches fearing the fall of a hornets nest. We shall see soon enough, and I do so much look forward to the next two years. It will be interesting to see now how the new majority gets on with fixing this country up. If they can solve the problems I will gladly give them the praise that would be deserved.
Another day or so and the news cycle picks up from where it left off and congress begins the process of fixing the ills of the country. I do want there to be some lines drawn so there will be no doubts in the minds of citizens where our representatives stand. Hold them to a standard, one that requires them to keep their word. I look for there to be some bills passed showing how the new people get things done, although the bills will be limited. I doubt the Speaker of the house will shake many branches fearing the fall of a hornets nest. We shall see soon enough, and I do so much look forward to the next two years. It will be interesting to see now how the new majority gets on with fixing this country up. If they can solve the problems I will gladly give them the praise that would be deserved.
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