North's Opinion
Good column by Oliver North. He is traveling to Iraq and writes:
As I make my way to Iraq, once again, to cover the progress U.S. troops have made in rebuilding that country, I have mixed emotions. Of course, I'm pleased and honored to spend time with some of the finest young Americans our country has produced. Relating the stories of brave soldiers and Marines as they protect innocent Iraqis who will go to the polls for their third election in a year is a job a I look forward to doing.
These young men and women have worked tirelessly to remove a brutal dictator from power -- a dictator who systematically tortured, repressed and killed his own people. They have been fighting terrorists who have infiltrated the country to try to take over where Saddam left off.
These young Americans, who have left their friends and families, have not only provided security to the Iraqi people, they have been training Iraqi security forces and rebuilding schools, hospitals and communities. They deserve our prayers, support and respect.
And that's where the mixed emotions come into play. When I arrive, I can confidently tell our young people in uniform most of the country supports them and is praying for them. But there is a vocal and influential group of people who don't. They are led by Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic Party.
Amen. The Party of Defeat wants to wave the white flag and surrender. Why? Not because of principle or belief, but because they believe that's what will get them their power back. Period. They believe that's what the American people want, when in reality it's only what their extremist kook base wants...where the $$$ are. Bottom line.
Speaking on WOIA Radio in San Antonio, Texas, last week, Mr. Dean predicted America would lose the war in Iraq. Just a week before Iraqis hold historic elections to select representatives in the nation's legislature, Mr. Dean assured us defeat is the only scenario on the horizon for Americans. Just three weeks before Christmas, as the troops and their families spend the holiday apart, Mr. Dean told our young men and women in uniform the time they spend away from their families is time spent in vain.
"The idea that we're going to win the war in Iraq," Howard Dean explained to the San Antonio station, "is an idea which is just plain wrong." He went on to say, "I've seen this before in my life, and it cost us 25,000 brave American soldiers in Vietnam."
Of course Dr. Demented has backpedaled and accused bloggers and conservative radio talk show hosts of taking his comments "a little out of context." Uh huh.
Read the rest of the column for North's excellent insight.
As I make my way to Iraq, once again, to cover the progress U.S. troops have made in rebuilding that country, I have mixed emotions. Of course, I'm pleased and honored to spend time with some of the finest young Americans our country has produced. Relating the stories of brave soldiers and Marines as they protect innocent Iraqis who will go to the polls for their third election in a year is a job a I look forward to doing.
These young men and women have worked tirelessly to remove a brutal dictator from power -- a dictator who systematically tortured, repressed and killed his own people. They have been fighting terrorists who have infiltrated the country to try to take over where Saddam left off.
These young Americans, who have left their friends and families, have not only provided security to the Iraqi people, they have been training Iraqi security forces and rebuilding schools, hospitals and communities. They deserve our prayers, support and respect.
And that's where the mixed emotions come into play. When I arrive, I can confidently tell our young people in uniform most of the country supports them and is praying for them. But there is a vocal and influential group of people who don't. They are led by Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic Party.
Amen. The Party of Defeat wants to wave the white flag and surrender. Why? Not because of principle or belief, but because they believe that's what will get them their power back. Period. They believe that's what the American people want, when in reality it's only what their extremist kook base wants...where the $$$ are. Bottom line.
Speaking on WOIA Radio in San Antonio, Texas, last week, Mr. Dean predicted America would lose the war in Iraq. Just a week before Iraqis hold historic elections to select representatives in the nation's legislature, Mr. Dean assured us defeat is the only scenario on the horizon for Americans. Just three weeks before Christmas, as the troops and their families spend the holiday apart, Mr. Dean told our young men and women in uniform the time they spend away from their families is time spent in vain.
"The idea that we're going to win the war in Iraq," Howard Dean explained to the San Antonio station, "is an idea which is just plain wrong." He went on to say, "I've seen this before in my life, and it cost us 25,000 brave American soldiers in Vietnam."
Of course Dr. Demented has backpedaled and accused bloggers and conservative radio talk show hosts of taking his comments "a little out of context." Uh huh.
Read the rest of the column for North's excellent insight.
posted by Jennifer at 3:09 AM
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