This day has dragged along. Weather has been dreary with cloudy skies and drizzle. Early morning greeted us with a temperature of 23 degrees which slowly climbed to 32 by mid afternoon before starting a return to another very cold night with more drizzle causing roads to ice over in many places. The next few days appear to follow this pattern and it does so without my approval for sure.
Here is the news of the day. I continue to hear the same speech coming from those that assume this war is destined to end in defeat for America. I can't bring myself to accept those sentiments. I can recall when this war started. I remember thinking how the people seemed determined not to let this war end like Vietnam ended. The people pulled together at first but as soon as things didn't appear as though it would end quickly then almost immediately the same attitude and rhetoric, the same blame and impatience, the same people and slogans, the same blame America first and the same cut and run attitude appeared once more, only louder and through more forms of media, to give strength and determination to the enemy.
I can't bring myself to think these people of America, honestly want the US to loose this war. I do think these people must be naive when it comes to what they believe this enemy wants to do to us. To not understand the true desire of this enemy is to open yourself up to disaster because, they not only want to win in Iraq, they also want to defeat all that area so they once again can reestablish a caliphate from which they could begin to rule with the radical hand of a misguided religion. Ladies and gentlemen that is not their only desire. When they take control of that area they will be able to blackmail the western world through control of the oil.
The US through its adherence to certain rules of engagement in war automatically puts itself behind the eight ball when dealing with our enemy. We tend to be nice in the process of killing those trying to kill us. We try not to kill the people handing our enemies the bullets or passing them the grenades, they are just innocent bystanders. We try to limit any killing of young radicals, while they are in training to kill us, because the media refers to them as children. We also limit firing on their mosques where the radical enemy sometimes pray between the planning of their future battles and the reloading of their weapons.
Let me think now, the presidents critics said his stay the course wasn't working, he changed it. The critics said he didn't have enough troops, he increased the troop level. The critics said the Iraqis' needed to step up, the Iraqis are moving into Baghdad in bigger numbers. The critics said the Iraqi government needed to do something about the oil problem, they are dividing the oil output. The critics wants to know the number of troops that will be killed, the critics want to know when the troops will be finished, the critics want to make sure we don't upset the Iranians, the critics want to make sure we don't piss off Syria, but mainly the critics want George Bush to screw up so much they can hardly contain them selves. That is the real deal my friends.
13 January, 2007
11 January, 2007
All Aboard!
Hard for me to understand some of the attitudes that are being shown today. Perhaps It really isn't that hard when I think about it. In truth, half of those now complaining are the same ones that always complained perhaps now with a bit more emphasis since they are in the majority. Now look down the road two years and you can see why all the primping and posturing is taking place. The fact is that many on the Republican side are doing the same thing as well. It's a damn shame these people, hired to work for us and our benefit, end up putting more time and stock in building up their image for their next election than they do in building up the image of this country to the world.
So much hatred is being directed at this president from the left it is unbelievable. Sometimes when I hear these awful things about the president or our country I have to look close to see who it is saying these things, and quite often it is one of our own congressmen or senators. Unreal to me, that's what it is, just plain unreal. How can people talk about their country and their president like some of these people have done? Where does all their anger come from? Some people have so much hatred for George Bush that they have been blinded to common sense. This anger they have should be directed to those that are determined to destroy the western way of life. Their anger should be directed to those that will use whatever means available to kill innocents in an attempt to keep the hostilities going in Iraq and other places. Their anger should be directed to those that continue to plot their vengeance against what the US is, and what we stand for in this world.
Nope, these folks cannot bring themselves to do this because, if they stood strong alongside George Bush and solid against all the terrorists everywhere, then there is a possibility this war would turn around and the president would have been right all along and that means they would have been wrong. I think some of these people would do and say most anything to deny George Bush any honor. This is what I believe, as harsh as it may sound. Come on liberals please, come on and show the world I am wrong, all it takes is to get on that, "we can win train", it won't be in the station long so don't miss it, "this is the last train out".
So much hatred is being directed at this president from the left it is unbelievable. Sometimes when I hear these awful things about the president or our country I have to look close to see who it is saying these things, and quite often it is one of our own congressmen or senators. Unreal to me, that's what it is, just plain unreal. How can people talk about their country and their president like some of these people have done? Where does all their anger come from? Some people have so much hatred for George Bush that they have been blinded to common sense. This anger they have should be directed to those that are determined to destroy the western way of life. Their anger should be directed to those that will use whatever means available to kill innocents in an attempt to keep the hostilities going in Iraq and other places. Their anger should be directed to those that continue to plot their vengeance against what the US is, and what we stand for in this world.
Nope, these folks cannot bring themselves to do this because, if they stood strong alongside George Bush and solid against all the terrorists everywhere, then there is a possibility this war would turn around and the president would have been right all along and that means they would have been wrong. I think some of these people would do and say most anything to deny George Bush any honor. This is what I believe, as harsh as it may sound. Come on liberals please, come on and show the world I am wrong, all it takes is to get on that, "we can win train", it won't be in the station long so don't miss it, "this is the last train out".
10 January, 2007
now for some patience
The president has spoken tonight and tomorrow will have all the media folks denouncing what was said and their cry will be about him not listening to his last generals, too few troops to do any good, plus the public wants the troops out. I'm not a general but, there are very few options left on the list to choose from if one is interested in trying to win this war. On the other hand, if one is interested in loosing this war then I suppose the option of picking up and leaving would be a choice one could make, but not me.
I think the thing which separates the sides (R's and D's) in this war is the wining aspect and the loosing aspect. I think the liberal side believes that if we were to leave before the job is finished that the troops will just come back to the states and continue where they left off prior to our involvement in Iraq, or that perhaps we may go back into Afghanistan and do some more there. Either way I feel that they do not think there will be any further instances with terrorists once we leave there and get back on US soil. I am a R and I tend to think that the gate has been opened and it will not be closed on the terrorists by walking away from the problem. They will have fought our troops and decided that since they ran us from Iraq that, Allah had answered their prayers and given them victory. From there on the fanitical Islamist would never be satisfied until they did away with the US and Israel. That is my belief.
The president gave his thoughts on what he believes may give the Iraqi people their independence from all the violence. To some this may seem more of the same or, just more good after bad. It may be our chance to finally help the Iraqi people and the US do what so many said couldn't be done, not only for Iraq but for that whole area. I hope this effort is productive and brings the Shiia and the Sunni to realize, unless they decide to work together that there last chance of self determination and rule will have vanished before their eyes. I don't know what happens from here but I do feel a little less of this defeatist attitude from certain Americans wouldn't continue to inspire some of our enemies.
I think the thing which separates the sides (R's and D's) in this war is the wining aspect and the loosing aspect. I think the liberal side believes that if we were to leave before the job is finished that the troops will just come back to the states and continue where they left off prior to our involvement in Iraq, or that perhaps we may go back into Afghanistan and do some more there. Either way I feel that they do not think there will be any further instances with terrorists once we leave there and get back on US soil. I am a R and I tend to think that the gate has been opened and it will not be closed on the terrorists by walking away from the problem. They will have fought our troops and decided that since they ran us from Iraq that, Allah had answered their prayers and given them victory. From there on the fanitical Islamist would never be satisfied until they did away with the US and Israel. That is my belief.
The president gave his thoughts on what he believes may give the Iraqi people their independence from all the violence. To some this may seem more of the same or, just more good after bad. It may be our chance to finally help the Iraqi people and the US do what so many said couldn't be done, not only for Iraq but for that whole area. I hope this effort is productive and brings the Shiia and the Sunni to realize, unless they decide to work together that there last chance of self determination and rule will have vanished before their eyes. I don't know what happens from here but I do feel a little less of this defeatist attitude from certain Americans wouldn't continue to inspire some of our enemies.
09 January, 2007
a proud American.
I saw Ted Kennedy today on several of the pundit shows and he was talking about the situation in Iraq. Lots of confusing words about the senate and the house regarding their particular rolls funding wars and standing troops, their numbers and placement. I do think the man was quite off on his assesment of the situation during wartime compared to the presidential powers from what others were saying but I am just a citizen.
Almost from the beginning of this war there has been a constant buzz from a certain portion of the Democrat wing trying very hard to tie this war in Iraq to Vietnam. I think they have finally succeeded in their effort. I finally found that certain something in this war which reminds me of Vietnam. I can't understand why I didn't see this before now. The thing I see here which brings to my mind images of Vietnam is, the complete loss of pride by the liberals in the pure power of our great nation.
Just like in the 70's when people were ashamed of this country and our soldiers. That lack of pride in our strength and power is the same as it is now. People blaming the US rather than laying blame where it rightly belongs, while doing all they can to look for a short simple answer that will not last. Our enemy will not be content to stay out of our country and one can be assured they will follow us when we leave if we do not pull together to confront them now where they are and with all the force we can muster. The president will give a speech tomorrow night and I will listen and I know ahead of time that I will stand behind him on his choice of action. Why you ask? We are in a war and the enemy must see us as united or they will see us as they saw us in Vietnam, weak and divided. If we leave again as in somalia or Vietnam the US will continue to be a target from here on out.
Right after the start of this war in Iraq I remember hearing someone on TV saying, this time we won't leave these people to be slaughtered like Vietnam. I sure as hell hope not I'm a proud American.
Almost from the beginning of this war there has been a constant buzz from a certain portion of the Democrat wing trying very hard to tie this war in Iraq to Vietnam. I think they have finally succeeded in their effort. I finally found that certain something in this war which reminds me of Vietnam. I can't understand why I didn't see this before now. The thing I see here which brings to my mind images of Vietnam is, the complete loss of pride by the liberals in the pure power of our great nation.
Just like in the 70's when people were ashamed of this country and our soldiers. That lack of pride in our strength and power is the same as it is now. People blaming the US rather than laying blame where it rightly belongs, while doing all they can to look for a short simple answer that will not last. Our enemy will not be content to stay out of our country and one can be assured they will follow us when we leave if we do not pull together to confront them now where they are and with all the force we can muster. The president will give a speech tomorrow night and I will listen and I know ahead of time that I will stand behind him on his choice of action. Why you ask? We are in a war and the enemy must see us as united or they will see us as they saw us in Vietnam, weak and divided. If we leave again as in somalia or Vietnam the US will continue to be a target from here on out.
Right after the start of this war in Iraq I remember hearing someone on TV saying, this time we won't leave these people to be slaughtered like Vietnam. I sure as hell hope not I'm a proud American.
08 January, 2007
next last good idea
Wednesday night there will be a speech from the president on Iraq. The question that is being asked by the media is will the number of troops in Iraq be increased or not and if so by how many will the number be increased? I feel troop increase has to be done at this time for many reasons but mainly to change momentum. There is a stalemate atmosphere that permeates Baghdad at this time. Bring in more US troops and also increase the number of Iraqi troops as well and start to utilize the power which our troops can produce. Clear and hold areas as quickly as possible with Iraqi troops in the lead as much as possible.
Here is the latest line from Pelosi and company. Bush said he would listen to the generals on the ground about the size of the force needed in Iraq. The generals don't want more troops, so why doesn't Bush listen to the generals? Here is the reason. Everyone has been saying Bush needed to change course and stop being hardheaded. The Iraq study group said there needed to be a change because what was going on in Iraq was not working. What was not working was the plans the current generals had in place for the last couple years. Remeber in the past Pelosi has also said that we need more troops in Iraq as well.
George Bush listened to a lot of folks and has come to realize that his "stay the course" was not working. The president heard the message and has decided to change this, "stay the course plan", and his new generals also believe this stay the course plan needs changing. I hope his new course is to increase the number of troops in Iraq and give the new generals a chance to implement their new plans. The opposition continues to pummel the president and Bush is, "be damned if he does and be damned if he doesn't". There are other plans for helping with job opportunities, getting the Iraq goverenment to involve all in the oil sharing and other plans as well.
This may or may not work according to plans but regardless we must not let this war end by us walking out of Iraq and breaking our commitment to the Iraqi people. There is a group of people in Iraq that are torn by what they hear from the news media. They hear the US will pull out and leave it to their new government before they are ready. Lots of the people there sit on the fence and are afraid if they go to the side of the new government and then the US leaves again that, they will be targets of the terrorists and sectarian violence because of their choosing to become involved in helping the US. These are a people that have lived under such violence so long that, their will perhaps is not strong enough yet so we must not give the impression that we will leave them stranded. We can do this if we do not lose our nerve and present a strong united front to those we struggle with and those we struggle against during this perilous time.
Here is the latest line from Pelosi and company. Bush said he would listen to the generals on the ground about the size of the force needed in Iraq. The generals don't want more troops, so why doesn't Bush listen to the generals? Here is the reason. Everyone has been saying Bush needed to change course and stop being hardheaded. The Iraq study group said there needed to be a change because what was going on in Iraq was not working. What was not working was the plans the current generals had in place for the last couple years. Remeber in the past Pelosi has also said that we need more troops in Iraq as well.
George Bush listened to a lot of folks and has come to realize that his "stay the course" was not working. The president heard the message and has decided to change this, "stay the course plan", and his new generals also believe this stay the course plan needs changing. I hope his new course is to increase the number of troops in Iraq and give the new generals a chance to implement their new plans. The opposition continues to pummel the president and Bush is, "be damned if he does and be damned if he doesn't". There are other plans for helping with job opportunities, getting the Iraq goverenment to involve all in the oil sharing and other plans as well.
This may or may not work according to plans but regardless we must not let this war end by us walking out of Iraq and breaking our commitment to the Iraqi people. There is a group of people in Iraq that are torn by what they hear from the news media. They hear the US will pull out and leave it to their new government before they are ready. Lots of the people there sit on the fence and are afraid if they go to the side of the new government and then the US leaves again that, they will be targets of the terrorists and sectarian violence because of their choosing to become involved in helping the US. These are a people that have lived under such violence so long that, their will perhaps is not strong enough yet so we must not give the impression that we will leave them stranded. We can do this if we do not lose our nerve and present a strong united front to those we struggle with and those we struggle against during this perilous time.
07 January, 2007
still trying
I felt down some today with a need to rest and lay low. I hope tomorrow will come with some refreshing thoughts that I can focus on and give my opinion. I still haven't been able to get my line of thought going in the right direction. My thoughts want to sort of glance off target and that isn't what I want to be taking place in these posts. It will take more effort on my part to bring things together so as to present a more readable thought or two.
The year is young and I am making the effort to put something down here each day. Every day presents an opportunity to hit it out of the park but for a while I'll be satisfied with a few lucky rolls from an occasional bunt. Lots of topics will be in the news every day for me to choose from. This year will be especially busy and lots of it will be from events about terrorists. There will be lots of these events from abroad but I feel there will some unfortunately be right here in our own country. I hope people are becoming aware of all the possibilities out there and realize the need to be alert and become more aware of events in the news. Try to watch your representatives and also school yourselves on our government and politicians so you can make the right choices when the time comes to stand up and make those critical choices on election days from here on.
I will continue trying to learn more about myself as I struggle in the process of writing each day. While I am doing these daily writings I hope I am able to gain an insight on the world around me. I trust somewhere along the line I will gain a greater understanding of many things, but hopefully among what I learn I hope the greatest is about people.
The year is young and I am making the effort to put something down here each day. Every day presents an opportunity to hit it out of the park but for a while I'll be satisfied with a few lucky rolls from an occasional bunt. Lots of topics will be in the news every day for me to choose from. This year will be especially busy and lots of it will be from events about terrorists. There will be lots of these events from abroad but I feel there will some unfortunately be right here in our own country. I hope people are becoming aware of all the possibilities out there and realize the need to be alert and become more aware of events in the news. Try to watch your representatives and also school yourselves on our government and politicians so you can make the right choices when the time comes to stand up and make those critical choices on election days from here on.
I will continue trying to learn more about myself as I struggle in the process of writing each day. While I am doing these daily writings I hope I am able to gain an insight on the world around me. I trust somewhere along the line I will gain a greater understanding of many things, but hopefully among what I learn I hope the greatest is about people.
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