Like many fellow progressive types I have watched that so called debate on the floor of the Senate yesterday and today. I really want to attempt to pat even some of the Republicans backs for actually making this a debate and not pulling out their GWB yes siree rubber stamps. They are few and far between. They did not learn a thing from the 2006 mid-terms and I will be more than happy watching the extreme likes of Bond, Inhofe, Chambliss and Hatch run for their political lives in 2008 when all American’s figure out that this Iraq debacle was a trumpt up profiteering idea by the Neo-Cons to gain and keep power and to raid and deplete the United States Treasury.
The many lies being thrown out for us all to continue to chew on are old and stale. They even bring up Viet Nam and the fact that we could have won there too. These guys and gals didn’t get it then....and they never will get it. Pushing Peace is the only way. We learned that military is only for our protection against attacks and should never be used to push our way of life onto anyone else. That just isn’t the true American way. To look at an Iraqi and say you have to act and think like a U.S. citizen for us to leave is pretty stupid. Look at how we act....we kill men, women and children over there with the excuse that if we kill them over there we won’t have to kill them over here....
The biggest problem the United States has and will have a tough time with is credibility. There isn’t a leader in the world today who actually believes anything George W Bush says. I would have a hard time holding back my laughter even standing next to him but these honorable people have learned diplomacy is best even when dealing with dumb-ass cowboy wanna be like daddy little boys.
We all know the mistakes made and that continue to be made. I’m not completely happy with the Democrats in congress. They should be attacking from all fronts. If it means shutting down the government to get the attention of all Americans then do so. If it means stopping the war funding then do so. Because after the November 2006 elections Americans from all walks said take a different approach.....that approach was diplomacy and peace....continuing the military presence means that the blood of every dead soldier will also be the responsibility of the Democratic majority. They have no excuses.
I have two kids in the military. I believe in a strong military to protect our country from terrorists. Iraq was not the terrorist that slammed jets into the World Trade Center or Pentagon. Least we all forget...and we all do.....it was a majority of Saudi Arabians. Remember redacted testimony that American citizens were not allowed to see....for reasons only George and Dick know right now. Maybe before we vote for any more military spending we should all request to read some un-redacted Saudi testimony. What do ya all think?
If Cheney and Bush get they’re way and attack Iran it’s everyones fault for not demanding they be yanked out of office. We all will be responsible for the outcome. We will be fighting the terror of mad as hell Muslims for 1000’s of years while Neo-Cons hide out in Paraguay and the U.A.E. and count their profits and stock dividends and drink to more wars.
Because I love my country, because I stand for good and honest behavior. Because I love my fellow man no matter what the hell he believes....as long as I am treated fairly I will treat him fairly.
I will not join in the lies of the Right and nor will I support the weakness of those on the left to do nothing.
I will commit to PEACE