Dr. Shane Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Every so often, an American politician takes an unpopular stand for the sake of what's right... Frequently, he takes an unprincipled stand for the sake of what's popular ...Sometimes, even, he does what's right, which also happens to be popular... Only in the rarest of instances, however, do politicians take positions that are both unpopular and unprincipled. That is where the Democratic Party leadership finds itself today on Iraq. On Sunday, some eight million Iraqi citizens risked their lives to participate in parliamentary elections -- as vivid and moving a demonstration of democratic ideals ... Whereupon Senate Democrats Harry Reid, Ted Kennedy and John Kerry took to the airwaves to explain that it was no big deal and that it was time to start casting about for an "exit strategy." ... So what is the Democratic Party's message on this inspiring exercise in Iraqi self-determination? First, that the election's legitimacy is questionable. Second, that its effects will be minor. Third, that America's presence in Iraq is doing more harm than good by generating terrorism and anti-Americanism where none previously existed. Fourth, that the U.S. has better things to do. Fifth, that American sacrifices in Iraq are best redeemed not by victory, but by the earliest feasible departure. As a matter of policy, this is a manifesto for irresponsibility. Just as the postponement of elections would have been a gift to the insurgents, a timetable for withdrawal now would amount to a concession of defeat. ... What is more astonishing, however, is the Democrats' political tone-deafness. In their indictment of Administration policy, the Senators always take care to add a few words of tribute to the American soldier. ... Today, the Democratic Party has put itself in the awkward position of hoping to gain political advantage in the 2006 elections as a result of American wartime reverses ... This is not a place any political party should wish to be. We understand that it is in the nature of the party of opposition to oppose. But there's no law in politics that says opposition has to be blind. ... The 'Exit Strategy' Democrats Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil D Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 What Has Been Accomplished? Thomas Lawrence - Chicago Let us be clear on the gains in Iraq. We've spent $200 billion, lost 1,500 soldiers, have over 10,000 wounded, and killed anywhere between 30,000 to 100,000 civilians. Saddam is alive and well (although in custody). No WMDs or terrorist connections. Most of the world is waiting for us to understand we've lost our way, our values and probably our minds. What's been accomplished? We've set up the Shiites in power atop the simmering Sunnis, and instead of giving a model for democracy for the Middle East we've contributed to the imbalances between Shia and Sunni throughout the region. The clear winner? Sistani. Eight million Iraqis voted because he told them to do so. Now that's power! Stay tuned for the Shias next gambit in the Iraqi bizarre. We'll be lucky to come how with a few good carpets for our money. ~~~~~ Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevin Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Curiously, the current front-runners are very PRO the current IRANIAN government - and the US puppet is WAY behind in the polls. Now that should make for a truely interesting time ahead. /Bevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shane Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 Again, some just cannot admit when something good has happened. No wonder the Democrat party is in shambles. Looks like Clinton is going to have to ride in on her horse and save it. She is the only Democrat talking any sense this days. Given a choice between her and Guilian I may just go with Hiliary. Quote Pastoral Family Counselor... Find me at www.PostumCafe.com Author of Peculiar Christianity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil D Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Isn't this what you are attempting to get at, Shane- []http://cagle.slate.msn.com/news/WMDsNo/images/catalino.gif[/] Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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