fontman
01-02-07, 08:48 PM
A general calls it right!
The below is certainly worth reading!
I awoke this New Years Day to a front page covered with gloom, doom and doubt with respect to our fight against Islamofascists and sectarians in Iraq. I canceled my subscription last year for about six months due to what I perceived as biased anti-war, anti-Bush coverage but came back because I missed the local news and since many of my friends and acquaintances are aging - the obituaries.
Regrettably, I am now convinced that we are two nations within one border. One which says nothing is worth fighting for, "peace at any price" and has no concept of the long term strategic interests of the United States. The other sees this conflict for what it is and that is nothing less than the long term survival of our country through denying our enemy the geographical base in the middle of a strategic region from which he can promote Islamofascism/terrorism. And yes, oil is a factor for the free world - let some of the anti-war folks go without gas for their cars or pay six bucks a gallon or more or lose their jobs because of the economy is failing. Unfortunately because of the mainstream media they will still blame our President - God Bless him for his resolute determination and clear view of what is essential to our survival. History will treat him kindly.
We honor our losses, every one, and are thankful for their sacrifice, however, the quit-now crowd dishonors those who gave their lives in what they considered a fight to preserve freedom and democracy not only in Iraq/Afghanistan but in the entire free-world - remember, they are patriots/volunteers! Our president told us on day one this would be a long struggle, 10 - 20 years; the enemy is patient, has no borders, economy, or infrastructure to be otherwise. The arguments of WMD are irrelevant, what is relevant is that the vital strategic interests of the entire free-world are at stake. We inherited the mission as guarantor of freedom for the entire free-world as we emerged from WWII as the only superpower on this planet, to abrogate that responsibility now would be unconscionable and destroy our God given leadership role. France Germany and the UK are already saturated with Muslims sympathetic to Islamofascists. If we don't get a handle on our legal/illegal immigration we will not be far behind.
We are currently in danger of losing our national identity through all of the feel-good, sensitivity programs that excuse immigrants who don't learn our language, our history, or assimilate into our culture. Prime minister Howard of Australia and his Cabinet Ministers have it right when they say publicly: "learn our language, our history and assimilate or leave the country" - Amen to that. To vote on election day and pick up a ballot written in a foreign language (paid for by our tax money) is offensive and a corrosive element to our national identity.
Trustful sources say there are already a couple of Islamic enclaves in two states. Their scenario is to set up a theocracy based on the argument of freedom of religion, then they circumvent US law with Islamic law and our fussy-thinking politicians and far-left liberals will think that acceptable - "sensitive".
Finally, I implore you to support this noble effort in Iraq, Afghanistan and wherever else it is required and think of what is in our national interest first and foremost instead of short term political interests. I have spent my life as a warrior and was a strong volunteer for five combat tours (Korea & Vietnam) with ground forces and as a fighter pilot and would be in combat operations today if they would have this aging warrior.
Sincerely,
L. W. Svendsen, Jr.
Major General, USAF (Ret.)
The below is certainly worth reading!
I awoke this New Years Day to a front page covered with gloom, doom and doubt with respect to our fight against Islamofascists and sectarians in Iraq. I canceled my subscription last year for about six months due to what I perceived as biased anti-war, anti-Bush coverage but came back because I missed the local news and since many of my friends and acquaintances are aging - the obituaries.
Regrettably, I am now convinced that we are two nations within one border. One which says nothing is worth fighting for, "peace at any price" and has no concept of the long term strategic interests of the United States. The other sees this conflict for what it is and that is nothing less than the long term survival of our country through denying our enemy the geographical base in the middle of a strategic region from which he can promote Islamofascism/terrorism. And yes, oil is a factor for the free world - let some of the anti-war folks go without gas for their cars or pay six bucks a gallon or more or lose their jobs because of the economy is failing. Unfortunately because of the mainstream media they will still blame our President - God Bless him for his resolute determination and clear view of what is essential to our survival. History will treat him kindly.
We honor our losses, every one, and are thankful for their sacrifice, however, the quit-now crowd dishonors those who gave their lives in what they considered a fight to preserve freedom and democracy not only in Iraq/Afghanistan but in the entire free-world - remember, they are patriots/volunteers! Our president told us on day one this would be a long struggle, 10 - 20 years; the enemy is patient, has no borders, economy, or infrastructure to be otherwise. The arguments of WMD are irrelevant, what is relevant is that the vital strategic interests of the entire free-world are at stake. We inherited the mission as guarantor of freedom for the entire free-world as we emerged from WWII as the only superpower on this planet, to abrogate that responsibility now would be unconscionable and destroy our God given leadership role. France Germany and the UK are already saturated with Muslims sympathetic to Islamofascists. If we don't get a handle on our legal/illegal immigration we will not be far behind.
We are currently in danger of losing our national identity through all of the feel-good, sensitivity programs that excuse immigrants who don't learn our language, our history, or assimilate into our culture. Prime minister Howard of Australia and his Cabinet Ministers have it right when they say publicly: "learn our language, our history and assimilate or leave the country" - Amen to that. To vote on election day and pick up a ballot written in a foreign language (paid for by our tax money) is offensive and a corrosive element to our national identity.
Trustful sources say there are already a couple of Islamic enclaves in two states. Their scenario is to set up a theocracy based on the argument of freedom of religion, then they circumvent US law with Islamic law and our fussy-thinking politicians and far-left liberals will think that acceptable - "sensitive".
Finally, I implore you to support this noble effort in Iraq, Afghanistan and wherever else it is required and think of what is in our national interest first and foremost instead of short term political interests. I have spent my life as a warrior and was a strong volunteer for five combat tours (Korea & Vietnam) with ground forces and as a fighter pilot and would be in combat operations today if they would have this aging warrior.
Sincerely,
L. W. Svendsen, Jr.
Major General, USAF (Ret.)