“Im shedding that patriotic tear with ya, for buying them a cup of farkin' coffee...
Now wake up. lets get them a plan to bring them home. That would be a little more patriotic. Regardeless of your political background, our guys/girls deserve better than they are getting.”
To Gulfstream 200-
Wow, I must say that’s a response I did not expect. After all, we were just “talking” about different ways of showing appreciation for the great job our troops are doing in Iraq. I understand you are totally against the Iraq war and you definitely let everyone know about it. I respect that but you must understand not everyone agrees with you.
Well, I for one truly believe this war was totally justified! I just wish the WMD were never mentioned because I think we should have completed the job during the first Gulf war, with or without the WMD. Of course, at the time we weren’t allowed to go all the way to Baghdad because we had to listen to our so called “friends:” the Germans, the French and the Russian. After all, the agreement reached in the UN applied to the liberation of Kuwait only – and not one step further! Well, today our troops are paying with their lives for our politicians’ mistake of listening to the Europeans.
I know you believe we are losing this war, I don’t! I realize it’s a very tough battle but I have no doubts our troops will prevail. I would like to remind you that after the liberation of Europe, the Nazis and Nazi collaborators fought a small guerilla war there until 1951. There were bridges blown up, trains derailed, people executed for “working with the enemy,” etc. all over Austria and Germany at the time.
Today, even though we may have MANY disagreements with the Germans they pose no threat to us; no one would ever expect Germany to attack the US (nor any other country for that matter.) I truly believe that in 5 or maybe 10 years the same will apply to Iraq.
You think out president is not doing a very good job leading our armed forces. Well, I am not a politician and frankly don’t know much about what makes a president good or bad. However, I am sure you must remember that not too long ago President Ronald Reagan was labeled as “war monger” by most liberals? Today, even many liberal European politicians (social-democrats) acknowledge his role in liberating the “other half” of Europe from the Soviet domination.
Is it possible that 5 years from now the war in Iraq will be considered the beginning of a successful transition to democracy in the entire Middle East? Why is democracy possible in Germany and Japan, but is considered a utopian dream for an Islamic society?
I firmly believe that our soldiers’ sacrifices today will create a better tomorrow. Our troops are liberating Iraq from Islamofascist domination and eventually it will lead to a more moderate, inclusive and a safer Middle East = World.
I know you, and many others, disagree with my views, and I respect that, but I hope you will still show our men and women in uniforms some respect and appreciation for their sacrifices. They need our support right now, NOT our arguments. Those should be directed to our politicians!
In summary = Kudos to the Delta & UPS pilots who showed their support for our troops!
Sorry about the lengthy reply, hope I kept you awake…
av80r
Now wake up. lets get them a plan to bring them home. That would be a little more patriotic. Regardeless of your political background, our guys/girls deserve better than they are getting.”
To Gulfstream 200-
Wow, I must say that’s a response I did not expect. After all, we were just “talking” about different ways of showing appreciation for the great job our troops are doing in Iraq. I understand you are totally against the Iraq war and you definitely let everyone know about it. I respect that but you must understand not everyone agrees with you.
Well, I for one truly believe this war was totally justified! I just wish the WMD were never mentioned because I think we should have completed the job during the first Gulf war, with or without the WMD. Of course, at the time we weren’t allowed to go all the way to Baghdad because we had to listen to our so called “friends:” the Germans, the French and the Russian. After all, the agreement reached in the UN applied to the liberation of Kuwait only – and not one step further! Well, today our troops are paying with their lives for our politicians’ mistake of listening to the Europeans.
I know you believe we are losing this war, I don’t! I realize it’s a very tough battle but I have no doubts our troops will prevail. I would like to remind you that after the liberation of Europe, the Nazis and Nazi collaborators fought a small guerilla war there until 1951. There were bridges blown up, trains derailed, people executed for “working with the enemy,” etc. all over Austria and Germany at the time.
Today, even though we may have MANY disagreements with the Germans they pose no threat to us; no one would ever expect Germany to attack the US (nor any other country for that matter.) I truly believe that in 5 or maybe 10 years the same will apply to Iraq.
You think out president is not doing a very good job leading our armed forces. Well, I am not a politician and frankly don’t know much about what makes a president good or bad. However, I am sure you must remember that not too long ago President Ronald Reagan was labeled as “war monger” by most liberals? Today, even many liberal European politicians (social-democrats) acknowledge his role in liberating the “other half” of Europe from the Soviet domination.
Is it possible that 5 years from now the war in Iraq will be considered the beginning of a successful transition to democracy in the entire Middle East? Why is democracy possible in Germany and Japan, but is considered a utopian dream for an Islamic society?
I firmly believe that our soldiers’ sacrifices today will create a better tomorrow. Our troops are liberating Iraq from Islamofascist domination and eventually it will lead to a more moderate, inclusive and a safer Middle East = World.
I know you, and many others, disagree with my views, and I respect that, but I hope you will still show our men and women in uniforms some respect and appreciation for their sacrifices. They need our support right now, NOT our arguments. Those should be directed to our politicians!
In summary = Kudos to the Delta & UPS pilots who showed their support for our troops!
Sorry about the lengthy reply, hope I kept you awake…
av80r
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