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Politics : American Presidential Politics and foreign affairs
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To: Peter Dierks who wrote (21148)8/27/2007 2:36:15 AM
From: tejek  Read Replies (2) of 71588
 
In short, it would be difficult to construct a scenario in which the ultimate outcome of events in Iraq today would be as negative for the United States as a world in which Saddam remained in control of Iraq. So, while we are justifiably dismayed about what is happening today in Iraq, we should not allow this to obscure the central point--that the world is a better and safer place because Saddam is out of power. Looked at this way, we have already achieved a lot; what remains now--as the president and John McCain have said--is to steady ourselves and see it through.

Sorry but it frightens me that your pundits are still filling your heads with such nonsense. The disaster that has been created in Iraq and what its done to the American name globally will take years to repair. In the meantime, many of our competitors have moved ahead economically and technologically. While we throw billions into a senseless war, they are using technology to wean themselves off of oil. China is becoming a world economic power. Russia is experiencing a huge revival. BRIC.....the economic coalition of Brazil, Russia, India and China eventually will rival the EU.

Just 7 short years ago, the US was producing budget surpluses, crime had decreased significantly, more people were coming off of welfare than ever before, the American name was respected thoughout the world. All that has been reversed thanks in no small part to this incredibly misguided war. In fact, it has nearly broken the American army. We have no real choice but to end it and withdraw. Hopefully, this time we will learn the lesson we needed to learn 50 years ago.
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