Another Way Forward
Civil War or not: Iraq is Vietnam on steroids. Fiasco: By Thomas E. Ricks is the best book I have read on the subject of Iraq also his candor in highlighting the positive and negative of U.S. military actions. Why we are where we are! We must keep reminding ourselves that Iraq had absolutely no involvement with 9/11 because the current administration keeps fibbing regarding this important fact. I will recommend that all future leaders of this country seeking public office and senior military leaders make this a MUST read and require study or cause celebre. If not, I would consider this a dereliction of duty and responsibility.
In my own commentary, I have identified myself with the analysis and conclusion in which the author put forth. In the finally analysis, the civilian leaders and military leaders made major misjudgments both before and after 9/11. Great powers will in time decline when fighting indigenous wars in the Middle East fails. Throughout the centuries, many have tried, but they have all failed.
How do we assess blame? That is not the lingering question. How do we, as a nation, repent, find absolution and regain moral integrity? Providing that we can contemplate such a thing before we reach a zone of no return, thus, follow the pass of past great civilizations to extinction upon the heath of history.
Our president, President George W. Bush will address the nations soon. He is at a crossroad in his presidency and the war in Iraq. The country has spoken on Nov 7. Staying the “course” will not get us where we need to be. If I had one comment for the president, when you come to a fork in the road take the right one for the sake of our nation.
I have given a considerable among of thought and passion to this situation in Iraq. Since 71 percent of the Americans are of similar mindset, this senseless war would end and bring home the troops. This is not about appeasing anyone. This is common sense. We send our men and women off to war to fight for noble causes. This war is not a noble cause. It is about O-I-L…oil.
In my own commentary, I have identified myself with the analysis and conclusion in which the author put forth. In the finally analysis, the civilian leaders and military leaders made major misjudgments both before and after 9/11. Great powers will in time decline when fighting indigenous wars in the Middle East fails. Throughout the centuries, many have tried, but they have all failed.
How do we assess blame? That is not the lingering question. How do we, as a nation, repent, find absolution and regain moral integrity? Providing that we can contemplate such a thing before we reach a zone of no return, thus, follow the pass of past great civilizations to extinction upon the heath of history.
Our president, President George W. Bush will address the nations soon. He is at a crossroad in his presidency and the war in Iraq. The country has spoken on Nov 7. Staying the “course” will not get us where we need to be. If I had one comment for the president, when you come to a fork in the road take the right one for the sake of our nation.
I have given a considerable among of thought and passion to this situation in Iraq. Since 71 percent of the Americans are of similar mindset, this senseless war would end and bring home the troops. This is not about appeasing anyone. This is common sense. We send our men and women off to war to fight for noble causes. This war is not a noble cause. It is about O-I-L…oil.
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