A pretty interesting theory is
that if you don't support the war, you are anti-American. Who is
on this bandwagon? Why Dr.
Phil among others. I have a problem with that thinking. The
problem is, that sheep don't master the world. I was also in the
service, so to think that I would have worn a uniform for my country
and then turned around and decided anyone else who does that same
thing is wrong...well in the words of Phil, "What are you thinking?"
The truth is, it wasn't the soldiers and warriors who made the decision
to go to war, it was the agenda-driven in charge.
I also am a strong believer is
in the arts and sciences, and one of my heroes, Dr. Albert Einstein,
(maybe Phil has heard of him?), had a wonderful quote that is quite
applicable when explaining why people would protest war, and get
boo'ed by sheep, "Great spirits have always encountered violent
opposition from mediocre minds." Remember, Einstein may have
discovered some of the mathematics that helped create atomic bombs
but he also was an ardent proponent against the results of the use
of such bombs, "when the war is over, then there will be in
all countries a pursuit of secret war preparations with technological
means which will lead inevitably to preventative wars and to destruction
even more terrible than the present destruction of life." For
the record, Korea still maintains an atomic arsenal simply because
of the fear that has been flamed since the Iraqi War. ALL actions
and INACTIONS have consequences, el prez, all of them.
Every time I watch television,
and be assured, I can be glued and depressed as all get out, I see
boys, about 19, and girls, 18, and hear stories of how they had
to leave infants with parents. I hear how four family members are
all deployed on the same day, leaving just their mother at home.
The difference between this war and Viet Nam is that in this war,
we're jungle free. The actions our country is taking is similar
to those that the english took against India.
Before you freak
out at my alleged misinterpretation of history, think of from where
my point is coming.We, a strong nation, decided that another nation
had poor leadership, (and YES I know that is beyond true there),
and it was our right as a big bad nation to go in and kick some
ass. We now have senators making statements that when the war ends,
we must create an American Democracy in this area. Perhaps these
senators forgot, when they attended their universities and studied
world history, that the middle east has been at war since as long
as there has been written words, and imposing an eminent domain
approach hadn't worked for England either. That is the point I am
making there..perhaps the lack of success of the English in taking
over Pakistan when they fought for India is why they were so ardent
in their decision to be one of the only countries to be "on
our side". Oh, had you forgotten? The Pakistan/India fight
is still going on, and Pakistan also has claims to nuclear arms.
Ten days after he took office
Bush decided to bomb Saddam's house. Ten days after he took office
Bush decided to bomb Saddam's House. TEN DAYS after he TOOK office
BUSH decided to BOMB Saddam's HOUSE. Am I making my point? Here
we have a president who wants the "christian world to understand"
that the "reign of terror and terrorism" is the reason
why we want to prevent others from having the SAME ARMAMENTS WE
HAVE, and yet ten days after taking office, Bush launched an assault
agains the man, who, "You must remember, this guy tried to
kill my daddy." Saddam is this generations Goebels, don't get
me wrong, his sons are mini-Hitlers as well, but Saddam is not a
known member of Al Quaeda...remember those guys, they supported
the terrorists who had taken down the pentagon? Oh you remember,
it wasn't JUST the WTT's that went down. In my heart of hearts,
I believe Bush and his adminstration is in a war partly as the ultimate
re-election campaign. His own father said that this was the key
way to ensure a continued stay in office. But I digress...
Eventually Bush will have to
contend with the 1.2 MILLION people who are still unemployed since
9-11, and have no benefits left - and therefore are no longer counted
in the Unemployment Numbers. Eventually. Possibly around re-election.
Eventually, Bush will have to deal with the fact that school districts
around the country are now shutting down due to lack of funding.
Eventually.Oh, you know those elections sure do bring out the supporters
of education, but the actions are bigger than the promises, right?
Eventually, Bush will have to attend a single funeral for a single
soldier who lost her life. (YES I meant to type HER.) Maybe he will
see the face of one of his daughters as he looks down about that
soldier's casket. Maybe he will wake up. Eventually. I'm sorry,
I know that was a pretty funny thought.
The day that the Rumsfield, I
mean Bush Adminstration declared that we would begin our assault,
I wrote a new version of the National Anthem. It really was just
a fluff piece, with quotes I got from soundbytes on tv news shows,
sent to friends, heroes, and to a few newsgroups I subscribe to,
and to this date, nearly everything I've mused has turned true.
So Phil, I guess not all of us liberals are idiots. It's not the
soldiers we blame it's our leaders. And NO I don't support this
war. And the right for you to disagree with me is EXACTLY why I
wore a uniform.
Oh say can you see
"Our reporter is in the tank, and as we listen we may
hear, yes we hear screaming..."
by the dawn's early light
"If we attack during the night, it can be aired on US
television during the day, and ratings will improve, and the networks
will boom"
What so proudly we hailed
"do we dare call him chief? He won't even acknowledge
our tribe"
at the twilight's last gleaming?
The Bush twins were found last night in a bar, and were reprimanded
by local Austin police. Said one, "My daddy won't draft me,
so I chose a draft of my own."
Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
"No one knows for sure, if the academy award nominees will
walk the red carpet."
through the perilous fight,
"We are not at liberty to say how many civilians we expect
to have martyred for this cause."
O'er the ramparts we watched,
"Continue watching MSNBC for live shots of the night flying
missiles, and for up to the minute images, visit our website, at
MSNBC.com"
were so gallantly streaming?
"The American Embassies have been asked to remove their
flags, and to authorize police actions against anyone who would
harass American citizens abroad. The French have placed American
flags in trash cans around the city of Paris in protest."
And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
"My name is Staff Sargeant.. .., and I want to pass the
message to my family back home in Texas, this is the best video
game I've ever played, and I'm going to get the high score."
Gave proof through the night
"There is no word tonight where Dick Cheney nor Air Force one
is at this moment."
that our flag was still there.
"In a claim of patriotism, Anna Nicole says today she
will tattoo the US Flag on some part of her body. Says Miss Smith,
'This is the least I can do to support my troops.'"
O say, does that star-spangled banner
yet wave
"Children in grade schools will be assembling on Friday
to talk about what will happen if and when the Koreans decide to
launch bombs in our country."
O'er the land of the free
"The Dixie Chicks have faced the backlash of thousands
of radio listeners who protested the comments made by Natalie Maines.
Quote one, 'Freedom of speech doesn't mean bashing the president'"
and the home of the brave?
http://www.robotpolishers.com/dhs/
(catheb, 2003, ex navy)
