Pulling out early and other lunacy
As Iraqi forces gain experience and the political process advances, we will be able to decrease our troop level in Iraq without losing our capability to defeat the terrorists,”
President George W. Bush
I watched Bush speaking on television last night. It was my first day off since arriving in theater one month ago.
Please, America, listen to the man.
The moment anyone puts a timetable on coalition forces leaving, we’ve lost the war. You can’t put a timetable on the good guys unless you can put one on the bad guys too. That’s ridiculous. You can’t put an exact timetable on training up the new Iraqi military and police forces. It would be irresponsible.
No one wants American troops to keep dying in Iraq and Afghanistan. I know, because I’m one of those troops and I would prefer not to die here. On the other hand, and this is what you won’t hear from most mainstream media, if I do die over here, I’ll do so with few regrets. I wouldn’t be dying for a lie, as so many minstrels of misery and mischief keep spouting.
Americans are dying in Iraq so Americans don’t have to die at home, or so that they can die of self-inflicted things like lung cancer and heart attacks instead of having a building blow up and crush them while they are inside it. Don’t kid yourself that things are otherwise. Keeping the fight in the enemy’s home court is exactly the right thing to do.
It’s sad that so many Iraqis and others are dying over here. However, when you discover you have cancer the treatment is always the same – attack it at the source. You don’t wait for it to spread. And when is the last time you heard a doctor putting a limited timetable on cancer therapy? I can picture it in my mind. “Mr. Smith, we have seen some progress with your tumor. It’s shrinking. But we need to move on now. The timetable for treating you has passed. Good luck.”
That’s what some people are trying to tell Iraq just as hope is looming on the horizon. And that disgusts me.
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Perhaps the WMD was not an object as many might think, such as a missle ect….I think the greatest “weapon of mass distruction” is the way people think and that has been proven to be very dangerous. We, as humans, are the product of our own life’s experiences, insurgents are no different. Insurgents have been born and bred to destruct,yes, thier way of thinking needs to change, they need to be civilized. And as for the liberals, I havent seen one sacrifice anything yet. Thank you for your service to our country and it is you that I will respect and admire.
Stephen
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[...] “No one wants American troops to keep dying in Iraq and Afghanistan. I know, because I’m one of those troops and I would prefer not to die here. On the other hand, and this is what you won’t hear from most mainstream media, if I do die over here, I’ll do so with few regrets. I wouldn’t be dying for a lie, as so many minstrels of misery and mischief keep spouting.Americans are dying in Iraq so Americans don’t have to die at home, or so that they can die of self-inflicted things like lung cancer and heart attacks instead of having a building blow up and crush them while they are inside it. Don’t kid yourself that things are otherwise. Keeping the fight in the enemy’s home court is exactly the right thing to do.” – http://willtoexist.com/?p=331 real real world | 05.14.06 – 11:38 am | # [...]
[...] Please, America……listen to the man.. posted by Bane at 12/01/2005 03:11:00 PM postCount(‘113347876391521663′); [...]
My my, what insight! Success is just around the corner.
Sgt Bardo
Get me out of here you dickheads.
Who ever said success was just around the corner?
[...] Posted by: The Ace at August 27, 2006 11:12 AM (8z3Ks) 74 How is a soldier in Iraq fighting for our country? I could see it if you said he was fighting at the behest of the nation, or on the orders of the CiC… but “fighting for” usually implies some sort of defense. Let’s let this guy, who is there, answer: Americans are dying in Iraq so Americans don’t have to die at home, or so that they can die of self-inflicted things like lung cancer and heart attacks instead of having a building blow up and crush them while they are inside it. Don’t kid yourself that things are otherwise. Keeping the fight in the enemy’s home court is exactly the right thing to do. Go ahead, “support” the troops by calling him a liar. [...]
[...] Americans are dying in Iraq so Americans don’t have to die at home, or so that they can die of self-inflicted things like lung cancer and heart attacks instead of having a building blow up and crush them while they are inside it. Don’t kid yourself that things are otherwise. Keeping the fight in the enemy’s home court is exactly the right thing to do. [...]
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[...] A soldier in Iraq responds to Bush’s speech last night: “Please, America, listen to the man.” When you discover you have cancer the treatment is always the same – attack it at the source. You dont wait for it to spread. And when is the last time you heard a doctor putting a limited timetable on cancer therapy? I can picture it in my mind. “Mr. Smith, we have seen some progress with your tumor. Its shrinking. But we need to move on now. The timetable for treating you has passed. Good luck.” [...]
We are all called to be Salt & Light in this world…and that requires action. Please get out and vote next Tuesday, November 7th. I know many of us are frustrated with our leaders, but staying home on November 7th to “send them a message” is irresponsible and reckless. If you do that, you will be enabling the efforts of many people who do not cling to our biblical worldview, you are helping them advance against our values, and you are assuming the problems that they can create before the next election can be erased. Do Not Stay Home on November 7…VOTE! Steve Noble from a NC website
[...] Another one of our brave men and women in Iraq tells us that what we’re doing there is right and to stay the course.It’s sad that so many Iraqis and others are dying over here. However, when you discover you have cancer the treatment is always the same – attack it at the source. You don’t wait for it to spread. And when is the last time you heard a doctor putting a limited timetable on cancer therapy? I can picture it in my mind. “Mr. Smith, we have seen some progress with your tumor. It’s shrinking. But we need to move on now. The timetable for treating you has passed. Good luck.â€The truth is, that even if the doctor tells you the cancer is growing (which the Left believes) the correct action is to get more agressive and fight harder, not just give up and go home. [...]
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Yea, I know this thread is years old and all.
But I just saw it and would like to say;
Thank you for your service.
While I’m a civilian who has never served, both my mom and dad did. And I think it’s frankly insulting to any member of the military to even insinuate that they can’t get the job done.
The members of the US Military can do anything. Just takes time…And the politicians allowing them to do their job!