Iraq War Good American Policy? Two Thumbs Up for W.?
Regarding Abe's last post, it's time to put the issue of whether we should or should not have gone into Iraq to rest. Sure, the administration knew what they were doing when they exaggerated intelligence to sell the war to the American people. If you look at the mindset of the current Bush Administration hawks, you easily conclude that they did seek to stabilize the Middle East through democratization. This is Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz and Cheney doctrine and has been something they have envisioned for at least a decade, if not two. They had to put this risky idea into a nice package for the American people to buy. Can you criticize them? Sure, that is not the way a democracy like ours should work. But, if the ends justify the means in this case, then I will agree that it was worth it. The Middle East, and more precisely, Islamic fundamentalism must be quashed in my view. And I am not a hawk by any means. What are the alternatives? Diplomacy? No, these guys believe they are adhering to religious principle, albeit, evil and misguided. They have proven how strongly they believe in their cause by flying suicide missions to spark their jihad. These jihadists, anti-capitalist, anti-westerners or whatever you would like to call them do not understand modern government and negotiation. Their mission is to rid the world of cultures and countries that do not believe in their god. That is the truth, believe it or doubt it, your choice. They respond and, for this matter, back down, only when they are forced. This idea is etched in their psyche that is largely nurtured by Islamic Law practices. What other alternatives do we have? Economic sanctions? Probably not, Saddam and Iran have shown that this is not the best method. The end result is an impoverished populous that only breeds additional anti-American sentiment. Remember, these folks have a different perception of reality due to the propaganda and lies they are told. For instance, whether you believe American troops burned a qouran or not, they believe that is typical of the American goal of ridding them of their god. Stupid? Sure, considering we are a rather religious tolerant society. I don't like the way action was taken in Iraq (through deceptive means), nor did I agree with electing W. for another term because he would handle the war better. If you read Kerry's plan on the mid-east, it is actually bolder that W's. Seriously, take the time. Of course, Kerry had a difficult time presenting his ideas and his credibility, for no good reason, was questioned when it came to war policy. My point, the elections is over, we are in Iraq and we can really make changes if we show the folks in Iraq that they will live better, more prosperous lives under their people's government which was helped along by the United States. I hope history will tell that our soldiers died an honorable death by brushing back the evil of Islamic Fundamentalism and thus promoting a life free from fear. A loyal, partisan Democrat...........
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