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Title: Iraq: George W. Bush's Victory
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URL Source: http://watchingamerica.com/News/48402/iraq-george-w-bushs-victory/
Published: Mar 23, 2010
Author: watchingamerica.com
Post Date: 2010-03-23 09:38:16 by dont eat that
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Views: 537
Comments: 11
Will history agree with George W. Bush? It is his policy of democratization in Iraq, launched seven years ago after the fall of Saddam Hussein, that is being imposed, with election after election coming, despite serious initial strategic errors. This weekend, the Iraqis have once again rallied themselves to vote, despite al-Qaida intimidation (38 deaths in attacks). The Sunni minority, abstaining up until now, has now taken to the polls. Initial surveys suggest that Islamist parties will be in decline. As Adrien Jaulmes, Figaro's special envoy to Baghdad, wrote this Monday: "The American invasion and the installation of a new regime has propelled the country into a democratic system without parallel in the Arab world, if we exclude the particular case of Lebanon." However, the media in general is being careful not to recognize the origin of this success, which goes against its sheep-like, anti-Bush analysis. Having been one of those who supported the American strategy in 2003, I am enjoying this success all the more, even if the situation is still far from perfect. The Iraqi Christians' lot remains an appalling one. To those who feel that there exists an incompatibility between Islam and democracy, year upon year the Iraqis are bringing a cry of denial, joined by the hopes of many Iranians for liberty. In the last few days, television reports have shown electoral posters of Iraqi candidates for the legislative elections, photographed without their veils (is Olivier Besancenot aware of his regression when he defends his candidate who wears a veil?). For my part, I remember the absolute insistence of these numerous commentators who assured us that a democracy does not force its way into being (despite the examples of Japan or Germany) and that resorting to force can only consolidate terrorism. The followers of "soft-power," such as France's new, high-ranking appease-niks, remain ready to temporize before this new "Islamo-Fascism," as Bush and the neoconservatives describe it. If the anti-war brigade had had their way, democracy would not have come into being in Iraq.
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#1. To: dont eat that (#0)
Yes, history will agree. Just my opinion. You know what irritates me the most? The troops that fought, and survived will not be given the VICTORY PARADE they so richly deserve. Thats why when I travel, I routinely pick up the check anonymously at airport bars/restaraunts for any of our troops in uniform. I know many of us can't do something like that, especially in these economic times. A simple, walk up and 'Thank You' however is as much appreciated as picking up the tab. I was fortunate. I only heard one time 'baby killer' while passing through an airport in uniform. Ironically, it was at the San Francisco Airport in January of 1981. Never will forget how it made me feel. It was a group of teenagers. And thats why I pick up the tab when I can.
my anti groupie can't get through life without me.
You just blew anonyimity out of the water... That said, Bullshit. Ironically, it was at the San Francisco Airport in January of 1981. Boy did you just hang yourself by the left nut, Boof. In your ongoing "autobiography", aptly to be entitled I Wear My Service On My Sleeve, you have previously and piously claimed that in January of 1981 you were in the throes of enjoying many a dark evening on the Indian Ocean waiting for the go order. But no-one is worth a lie to you. /asshole
Day 30 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 28 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
You and I disagree about the wisdom of Invading Iraq. But, as a former air-dale myself in the USN (1972-78) I appreciate your showing the troops some appreciation. They are professionals in every sense of the word.
Obammy sez it You're not going to see the Boof on this thread any more...he just got caught in a whopper of a lie.
Day 30 of Packrat refusing to register here. Day 28 of Boofer The One Eyed Wonder Bot refusing to answer: When is Blackwell going to have the recount? Jan 30, 2006 ... by saveliberty (Proud to be Head Snowflake, Bushbot...
Nobody in 1981 was still calling anyone in uniform baby killers, especially teenagers. That would have been considered at the very least passe and not cool.
I was 21 in 1981, and it's certainly not something I ever observed. Vietnam was like a distant memory. However, I wasn't living in San Francisco and who knows what parents were teaching their kids there.
So I thought, till it happened. They were just mindless teens wandering the airport. Still, it happened. Maybe just because it was San Fran Airport. And at that moment in history, the military was still considered 'the place losers go for employment'. Remember, Reagan hadn't been sworn in, the Hostage Crisis was still going on with no hope of ending. And it was only a few months after the failed rescue attempt, 18 months after the Soviets invaded Afghanistan with impunity. Between 77 - 81 you could still find 'dogs and Sailors keep off the grass' signs in Norfolk.
my anti groupie can't get through life without me.
They earned that parade, and public acknowledgement.
my anti groupie can't get through life without me.
Vietnam wasn't a distant memory to the people I served with, then again I entered the Navy in July of 1977. Saigon fell in 1975. Everybody with over ten years in service was more than likely to have been through that part of the world while we were still fighting. Hell, I had a Senior Chief that I worked for that entered in 1948.
my anti groupie can't get through life without me.
I was speaking from the point of view of a 21 year old who only had distant memories of news reports from Vietnam as a kid. I knew of no one my age at that time who equated service members with "Vietnam baby killers."
I know, I didn't take offense. Just noting what I saw and experienced back then.
my anti groupie can't get through life without me.
#2. To: Boofer (#1)
Thats why when I travel, I routinely pick up the check anonymously at airport bars/restaraunts for any of our troops in uniform.
#3. To: Badeye (#1)
I believes it
an' that settles it!
#4. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#3)
#5. To: Badeye (#1)
I was fortunate. I only heard one time 'baby killer' while passing through an airport in uniform. Ironically, it was at the San Francisco Airport in January of 1981. Never will forget how it made me feel. It was a group of teenagers.
#6. To: mininggold (#5)
Nobody in 1981 was still calling anyone in uniform baby killers, especially teenagers. That would have been considered at the very least passe and not cool.
#7. To: mininggold (#5)
#8. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#3)
#9. To: dont eat that (#6)
#10. To: Badeye (#9)
Vietnam wasn't a distant memory to the people I served with
#11. To: dont eat that (#10)
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