President George ‘dubya’ Bush is has been touring Europe to try and rebuild the broken bonds of friendship and trust between Europe and America. He’s got a less than welcome reception by the people wherever he’s gone, but then again he probably wasn’t expecting anything else.
In a way it’s nice to see the boy Bush over here trying to repair the damage he caused. But on the other hand his reasons for coming are more to do with the declining value of the dollar and trade deficits than anything else, but politics is politics so we can’t hold that against him.
Today though the gun slinging President started waving his pistol around again, dispelling claims that America was about to bomb the hell out of Iran and North Korea, but warning them that “all options are still on the table.”
Now, in the face of growing opposition back home to his ‘action’ in Iraq (remember it hasn’t been a ‘war’ for a long time according to Bush), you might think that the boy Bush wouldn’t be so ready to start dropping bombs on anyone else, or come to that even threatening to do so. But it would seem that he’s willing to ‘take out’ North Korea’s nuclear program and the same in Iran. But with his military already stretched to capacity would it really be a clever move to start a war with North Korea and Iran? Especially considering the fact that back in 1994 the Pentagon projected casualty numbers of over a million on each side if America was to go to war with North Korea.
So, given the fact that I know a few of Americans read this little blog of mine, I am interested in what your opinions are on the whole American military action situation is.
Would America be right and wise to start what it calls ‘preemptive strikes’ on North Korea and Iran?
Also, why is it that America can have a nuclear arsenal, but Iran and North Korea can’t?
And, why isn’t America concerned about India and Pakistan’s nuclear strategies?
Finally, one last question. It would seem that the watching world are not feeling very good about ‘the land of the free’ these days which to my mind is a great pity as America is a great place and most Americans I have met are great people, but what is the world to think about the freedom and democracy American politics always harp on about when we see continuing pictures of men being held without charge in Guantanamo Bay. And of the few who have been released back to their own countries (the UK included) they have all been released without charge.
I’m just interested to hear what actual Americans think of the situation, rather than what the Bush Administration tells us.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 7:04 am
Dropsofjupiterihh, we’ve locked horns on the issue of the boy Bush before so we already know where each other stand there. But I have to say that your comparing North Koreans and Iranians to drunks and psychopaths isn’t the best argument I have seen. Though it does illustrate one point very clearly indeed.
May I ask you what your opinion on the holding without charge or trial of those at Guantanamo Bay is? I’m not saying that they didn’t do something wrong, but should they be handed over to some kind of international court or something? I mean America has broken yet another international treaty in keeping them so what example is that supposed to set?
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 8:21 am
Dropsofjupiterihh, I will agree that it is very hard to decipher the BS from the truth. I suppose the thing to do is try to keep as open mind as possible. look at the pictures of the happy Iraqi’s and feel good for them but at the same time remember the pictures from Aljazeera.net that showed piles of dead children in Faluja.
It’s a balancing game always I suppose. War is ugly and horrible, even if the president doesn’t call it a war.As for the UN’s ‘colors’ and your obvious opinion of that, I might perhaps say that while you don’t always agree with the directives from the UNITED Nations, they were reached democratically. America simply streamrolling democratically made decisions is a disgrace no matter which way you cook it. Bush is now having to go back to Europe and mend the bridges he burned. But then I suppose if you disagree with a legal decision made in your State you could always openly reject it and act directly against the wishes of your State. Though I am guessing you might find yourself in some bother if you do that ;-)
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 5:43 am
No, it’s not right for American to make ‘preemptive strikes’ on North Korea and Iran. Why should we be the only country with nuclear weapons? It’s only fair for other countries to feel threatned and build their own.
The government has to a great deal shoved down our throats that we live in this country that has a great deal of freedom. But we don’t. We have been brainwashed for many, many and many years into believing such an idea. So, when the U.S. sees a country and doesn’t like their version of freedom we often threaten or attack them because they should have “freedom” such as the U.S.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 6:36 am
I note only voted for Bush, I volunteered, of course you probably already know this.
Let me ask you two questions. Why is it allright for normal citizens to own firearms, but not psychopaths? Why is it allright for sober people to drive, but not for drunks?
I’m not going to debate either, I can find just as much as you can to support my view and there are just as many that agree with me as do with you. It’s all a matter of different belief systems. That’s one thing I have learned with all these political debates. I happen to think mine is right, I’m sure you feel the same about yours.
For the last person that commented, about us forcing democracy on people. Everyone is born with the right to be free. There are more and more growing movements in the middle east (including in Iran) that are pushing for democracy.
We already see what oppression does.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 6:48 am
The issue with Americans is that we are sold a belief that the majority of us, (due to lack of education), swallow hook line and sinker. You could not explain to 90 % of this countrys citizens the difference between a republic and an actual democracy so how could you possibly expect them to understand how our “cowboy” mentality affects our appearance, and other peoples opinion of our country, globally. Even fewer than 10% of our population fail to realize that our country is still considered an experiment by all well established governments about the world. Freedom is an illusion, and as you can well see by the post you have already received, an illusion that the masses will fight for tooth and nail.
I dont think preemptive strikes would be wise.
I dont think any should have a nuclear arsenal.
India and Pakistan probably dont have anything the administration wants.
And before any diehard Americans think to flame me over this and devote their time to spewing comments like “if you dont like it so much move” let me assure you that my people were here before yours so I dont need to move anywhere.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 7:49 am
I am not comparing North Koreans and Iranians to drunks and psychopaths. I am comparing their leaders.
As for Guantanamo Bay, I believe they should be charged or let go. After the colors that the U.N. have shown, I can’t say that I have any confidence in an International court. Maybe if they were charged we could then just behead them. Even set up a nice website for it. Of course I am not serious about that, but I can’t say that it hasn’t crossed my mind with all of the political propoganda that is spewed in ALL countries. I would have to say that all of those Iraqis holding up their colored fingers and dancing in the streets are happy. Then you read some BS article that they were forced to vote or lose “food rations”. Give me a break. Were they promised an extra pound of meat to dance in the streets? That is part of the reason for America’s “bad” reputation. BS Propoganda and people that fall for it “hook, line and sinker”.
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Check out how much the people pictured in this site hate Americans. Look at the picture gallery.
As for Hiccuping Kittens, just because someone does not have the same point of view as you do, does not mean that you should assume that they are uneducated. I could say that you have been sold a bunch of beliefs, hook, line and sinker.
That’s enough for me. Peace
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 8:10 am
I am really interested in seeing your comments because I have the same questions you do.
I catch American news on tv and I will never get my head around what is reported on, and more so what is not reported. I worry that complacancy makes people just believe it as fact or reject it as propaganda depending on their political slant but never really question and consider world events.
The outrage has calmed down. I myself haven’t called Bush a war criminal or a terrorist in a long time, although I still think it. ;-) Is it desensitization I wonder? We’re used to the war in Iraq and so attacking yet another country doesn’t seem so bad?
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 11:43 am
Maybe I am in the minority, but I kind of feel like the more I know, the more I feel horrible about it all. I find myself viewing the news with an air of distrust and a feeling that we’re being manipulated in some way. It’s got to the stage where I pay very little attention to it all because I feel that trying to get something balanced and true is impossible given that whatever you hear is going to be tainted with an opinion or an agenda.I guess that’s why I am not big on politics Simon. Sorry if that view is seen as ignorant or closed minded, but it is at least honest.PS. EstherKabaLaLaLa, I LOVE that little icon you have :-)
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 7:41 pm
Dropsofjupiterihh raises some interesting and good points. However I am curious about their implied belief that Hussan had something to do with 9|11. This has never been suggested but seems to be the opinion of a few, frankly ill informed, people. Also one doesn’t have to look far to learn that the pulling down of the Saddam statue was a staged event by the Americans. But I will concede that good points were indeed raised, and I will once again state that this is why I feel that one must seek to obtain information from many varied sources to try and keep an open mind as to what the truth might be.
Another question I might as a supporter of this war, aside of the obvious ‘why was the job not done the first time around?’, is ‘When can we expect to see America bomb China who have a disgraceful record on human rights?’ My point is I wish there was a little more honesty about this war and the motives behind it. Dropsofjupiterihh cares about Iraqi’s which is great, but doesn’t care about the human rights of the Chinese, or come to that the human rights of those in Guantanamo Bay?
There is no simple answer I suppose. And while it’s easy for us to judge Bush by his actions today, only history will be in a position to see if Bush was a good president or a foolish one.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 12:45 pm
i made a little video about camp x-ray a few months after 9-11 because i was in a video editing class. we collected pictures and did fade-in/fade-outs with music in the background. i used that same picture you have, with them in the orange kneeling down. everyone else did videos about what college they went to, or their family or puppies and kittens. heh.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 1:15 pm
I don’t like little children being killed either. That’s what happens when there is a war though, there is collateral damage. The bigger picture must be looked at. I don’t understand how liberals can think that they are so much more compassionate than the next person when they selectively view things. The greater good must be looked at for all.
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I do understand the points that you guys are making, I just can’t agree with them. What about those children that were released from prisons when the coalition went into Iraq? Where was the compassion for them? Where’s the compassion for the families of those 100s of 1000s of people buried in mass graves? How about the compassion for the people that were being fed into shredders? The ones getting their ears cut off? What about the women that were taken from their husbands, raped and fed to hungry dogs? Where was the compassion? I don’t understand how anyone cannot understand this. I really can’t.
Resolution 1441 called for Saddam Hussein to cooperate with the inspectors, it also called for HIM TO PROVE that the WMD were disposed of. He did not do that and was giving the inspectors a hard time. He did not fulfill his side of the resolution, which gave the coalition every right to go in there. He was playing head games like he had been the years prior to that. Nobody can convince me that Bin Laden had the power and the means to carry off 9/11, yet Saddam Hussein was harmless.
The real problem is, where are the WMD? I don’t even think we should’ve had a resolution. If there were a drug dealer in your neighborhood would you want the police to call him first to tell him they were coming into his house for an inspection? Would you want them to call him months in advance? Do you think he would get rid of the drugs? I do.
As for the UN, look at the scandals that have come out since resolution 1441. The oil for food scandal. France had actually stated that they would NEVER vote for the liberation of Iraq under any circumstances. That’s equivalent to saying that even if there was DNA evidence of a murder, the jury would refuse to convict the murderer. That’s ridiculous.
We, as a country, have every right to protect ourselves. If Bush hadn’t of gone in there and something else happened here, people would be screaming “What did Bush know? How come he didn’t do anything?”
Those children over there were being raised to hate Americans by their country. This needed to change also. Most of the Iraqis don’t want us there, of course, most also agree that their future is looking much brighter, Most also, are glad we are still there to stand by them. Has everyone forgotten the statues being torn down? The people dancing in the streets?
This stuff takes time. I hope you read the letter to America on that site I posted. It was written by a Marine, but very well could’ve been written by one of your soldiers from your country. It is time to support what they are doing, instead of feeding their enemies with little media victories. Please read that letter.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 3:34 pm
So… I’m going to try this again. I use dial up, and earlier this morning I had the best comment I’ve ever thought of. Lets try to be geni (LoL…I’m being dubya..making up words.. Bad me, Bad me.)(Oh yeah…geni is the plural form of genius for me =D)
So, given the fact that I know a few of Americans read this little blog of mine, I am interested in what your opinions are on the whole American military action situation is.
Well, my honest opinion is that Dubya is a moron. He’s running my troops to their death. I know, I know…some people want to “serve their country,” or that some “think it’s some big honor to fight for the ‘Good ole US of A'” but honestly, I hope Dubya is removed from office or… God forgive me for this one, dies. I don’t like him that much. Almost as much as the little orange bastard.Would America be right and wise to start what it calls ‘preemptive strikes’ on North Korea and Iran?I think that ‘preemptive strikes’ would be the biggest mistake Bush could make. Oh wait. He already made the biggest mistake he could. He changed the social security stuff. When N.K. and Iran gets pissed off, and they nuke the US, I’ll die. I don’t want to die. Dubya should let them do what they want. If we can have them, so can they. It’s like me telling you that you can’t have milk because it’s good for you. Nuclear powered communities would be better for their economy. It might even change third world countries to mini-United States’… As long as retards stay out of office. *cough Dubya cough* (See end of comment for disclaimer.)Also, why is it that America can have a nuclear arsenal, but Iran and North Korea can’t?Dubya doesn’t want anyone else to have a nuclear arsenal because he knows that when other countries get pissed off enough, they’ll nuke us. And then we’ll send out nukes, and then, pretty much EVERY COUNTRY will nuke someone, and it will be a radio-active armageddon (Spelling?! I’m not religious. Don’t do fancy End of the World words.. sorry.) It’s mainly because Dubya is a puss. He probably wouldn’t have the courage to piss on a burning building.And, why isn’t America concerned about India and Pakistan’s nuclear strategies?America hasn’t pissed off India or Pakistan lately, or at least I don’t think so… But, I’m worried about even our Nuclear crap. I don’t think anything nuclear should be allowed to exist. So much death in the spurr of the moment because somebody got mad. That’s crap. We should all find a way to resolve our differences. Like chess. Or checkers. Or hell, Bingo.
DISCLAIMER: I do not hate Mentally Handicapped children or people. Unless we’re talking about Dubya. I hate that man with a passion.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 3:36 pm
I was raised to hate stupid Americans. Are you going to let me die because I hate Dubya?
Wrote the following comment on Feb 24, 2005 at 7:14 pm
While there were reasons for economic sanctions and global cooperation against Iraq for their refusal to cooperate with weapons inspectors, I cannot agree that we can just invade countries based on rumor and conjecture. There was no open act of aggression, just defiance. This could have been handled with diplomacy; instead it has been transformed into a war causing tens of thousands of deaths, global mistrust of Americans and the blundering of billions of dollars.
As for the obvious corruption and murdering nature of Saddam and his regime, this should have been taken care of back in desert storm. Because we didn’t have the stomach to finish the job, he was continued to reign in his nation. This was a mistake on everyone’s part that was involved in that war.
I feel that the United States is often unfairly portrayed as a bullying and power hungry nation. If you actually sit down and talk to us, you’ll find that there are two general viewpoints. A) We are the most powerful and successful country in the world, therefore we need to aid other nations in feeding their starving and protecting their innocent. i.e., we need to give back to those that have made us so successful. Or B) We are the most powerful and successful country, everyone else can fend for themselves. Lets just worry about continuing our own success.
In generally, I’ll support view A because I believe we all have a responsibility to care for our fellow man. However, I will never support a war unless every alternative has been tried and failed. No matter what evidence the bush administration say they have, I cannot believe that they exhausted every means of peaceful resolution to the defiance of Saddam.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 25, 2005 at 9:56 am
I have to disagree with you on the whole Iraq being chums with binLaden thing, but we’ll agree to disagree there. As for going to war with China, well, everyone knows how that would end so it’s not even worth a debate. China are forcast to be the leading finacial power of the world soon enough anyway. Hopefully then changes in their human right will just progress naturally.
It’s good to hear about your friends son telling stories about how he is being greeted warmly. I hope to hear more and more of those stories as soldiers come home.
Going back to the original point, I wonder, could you tell me (without Googling it) what the name of Irans leader is, or North Korea’s. I’m not trying to make you look stupid or anything, I couldn’t tell you either. But isn’t funny how we all know they are lunatics, but we don’t know their names.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 25, 2005 at 1:27 pm
LOL, Pam I think you cheated! But for a moment there I was like “Huh!!” I’m still laughing :-)
Wrote the following comment on Feb 25, 2005 at 8:02 am
RYN: Thanks. Ditto
Check out this link. Until all of my curiosities are satisfied I ould be foolish to deny a link between Iraq/Al Queda/9/11. There will be controversy for years to come as more and more is known.
https://www.jaynadavis.com/
I’m sure the military did set up the pulling down of the statue. At the time the citizens didn’t have the resources. Does that explain the people riding his head down the street? Beating it with shoes? Giving the military flowers and candy. The thumbs up? -> I ‘ve actually heard this spun as their way of saying “F.U.”, how nice that it came with big smiles.
A friend of mine’s son was sent to Iraq in the fall and he told her that people appeared out of nowhere to wave to them along the side of the road. Still.
When there is one house burning on a street of 20, this is what the media covers. Unfortunately.
As for the rights of those at Guantanamo Bay, I stated my opinion on that. Get them tried and convicted. If convicted, sorry, they lose rights, in my opinion.
China? Of course there are more reasons than just one to go into Iraq. The liberation of the people was only one. Threats, being another, years of broken resolutions another, keeping oil fields and WMD out of the hands of terrorists who are trying to control the world, another, history of aggression, another, planting the seeds of democracy and trying to change the belief system in the Middle East, starting with the young, another. Yet still America is perceived as the “bad” guy. So, we are supposed to go into China for just human rights?
Our country cannot do everything. If you have problems with the plumbing in your house, one pipe has a drip, another a slow leak, another is flooding the basement and you don’t have the resources to cover all, you assess the situation and fix what you can, as you hope for others to help.
I agree on your final paragraph and happen to believe that Bush is an intelligent man with good character and the courage to try and make major changes for the better in this world. I thank God everyday that he won and hope in the future many more will. Of course, he is only human and has and will make mistakes, but he is trying to do good for not only us but the world.
Have you heard the “Secret Bush Tapes”? Funny how the media tried to make something big out of that, but they have nothing on them but a President speaking his mind and staying true to his word. Watch how fast that subject is dropped.
Have a good one.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 25, 2005 at 5:43 pm
Well said Emme402. We’re having hearings over here in the UK, hearings that are focusing on how Tony Blair came to take us to a war that the majority of people didn’t want. A war that saw 2,000,000 people march in the streets of London one Sunday afternoon to protest against the UK going to war. A protest that was ignored, as expected.
Of course I am happy that the people of Iraq are ‘under new management’. History will judge us for going in there and liberating them from Saddam, a man who it is unarguable has done terrible unthinkable things to his own people over many years. The sword is indeed double edged.
Most of the 52 subscribers I have, have for one reason or another decided not to comment on the war. Maybe because they know me to be (or have labelled me) a liberal, and therefore not in favor or a fan of Bush’s war for oil. But outside of these comments one of my subscribers emailed me to ask if I ever supposrted going to war in the first place.
For the record, I feel uneasy when ANY country uses violence against another. I feel uneasy when violence and bloodshed is used to overpower violence and blooshed. But at the same time I was not blind to what Saddam Hussan had done to his people, and for all I knew, still was doing.
My problem was that Bush revved up the American public to hate the United Nations, the French, and anyone who stood in Bush’s way of finding and destroying Saddam Hussans cache of weapons of mass destruction. I might have felt more at ease with the action had Iraq not been a country rich in oil. I might have felt better about it if America was indeed the land of the free and home of the brave. I might have felt better about it if the leaders of the free world agreed to ALL embark on an operation in Iraq.
As I’ve said though, history will be the judge of all of this. But for what it’s worth, I do sincerely hope that President George W. Bush is remembered as a great leader and a President who made good decisions that helped the people of the world because the alternative is quite unthinkable.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 25, 2005 at 11:12 am
Hmm? Let me see, is Iran’s leader the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? I’m not entirely sure on that, you’ll have to check.As for North Korea that’s an easy one, it’s Kim Jong-il who took over from his father Kim Il-sung who after the Korean War introduced the personal philosophy of Juche, or self-reliance, which became a guiding light for North Korea’s development. I’m sure you’ll agree with me that it’s most interesting that the post of president has been assigned “eternally” to Kim Jong-il’s late father.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 25, 2005 at 4:40 pm
I’ve read and re-read your post and all comments. The whole situation saddens me. Ahhhh. Where to start? U.S. military action in Iraq? I think it was a decision made in haste. Haste makes definite waste. Sadly, the waste is in human lives…Iraqi, American, English, Polish…all lives. The United Nations was established for a purpose. I still believe in that purpose. I believe that ALL NATIONS should band together to make sound decisions and weigh possible consequences for actions contemplated. There are those who will tell you that the Iraqi people needed to be “saved”. I’m sure there are those in Darfur that would like to be saved from the genocide they are experiencing as well. I’m not against helping other nations. However, when the U.S. goes on a strike without the support of the world theater, it makes me a little uneasy. I am saddened by the continued violence and bloodshed. The military are facing a situation in Iraq today that was similar to that of Vietnam. They are not fighting against a uniformed army. They are fighting unknown faces. The insurgents are not “dressed for combat”, but mingle undistinguished among a sea of innocents. I know many Marines too. One young man has been so much a part of my family that he calls me Mom. He and a friend stayed with us when they came back from Iraq from their second tour of duty. Both are only 21. Both are weary, much older than their years, and have had a great precious piece of life taken from them. Both have been wounded. They told me (very emotionally) that they would have to return a third time. I do not agree with the statement “you cannot support the troops if you do not support the mission”. I support the troops. I support their right to stand up for what they believe in. In good conscience, I don’t feel all that was possible was done to come to a peaceful solution prior to initiating combat. I’m not even sure that I am totally clear on our primary reason for attack. Was it WMDs? Was it to spread democracy? Was it because it was felt they spawned the terrorists responsible for 9/11? It’s a rather moot point now. We are there, but how do we get back home?
Wrote the following comment on Feb 25, 2005 at 4:41 pm
I’m not a political activist. I just want peace.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 26, 2005 at 1:59 am
Well Pam, I’m not calling you dim or anything like that my dear, but Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?? I’m thinking you might just have cheated, just a teensy weensy bit? :-)
Wrote the following comment on Feb 25, 2005 at 9:36 pm
monomia -you are droppin the ball on the postings. it’s saturday. come on. ;-)
Wrote the following comment on Feb 26, 2005 at 12:59 am
Simon, are you suggesting I didn’t know that stuff?
Wrote the following comment on Feb 26, 2005 at 3:38 am
;-)
Wrote the following comment on Feb 27, 2005 at 5:32 am
Hello Simon, I am the father of 4 children and crossed your xanga following a link that someone left on my 16 year old daughter’s xanga. You see I am very involved in my children’s lives. In fact I would give my very life for just one of theirs. I have read with interest most of the entries answering your call for input from Americans. Quite honestly this is the first time I have read any blogs from abroad. It is very interesting to hear what others think of us Americans. I have one view that has not been addressed and for me and millions of other Americans is very likely the most important result of the war, call it what it is, in Irag and Afghanistan. That result is that these folks are able to hear about Jesus and what He did for us. Now I am sure some are saying, oh crap a Jesus freak, I may very well be one. I know I am labeled a right wing conservative. I am one of those that helped push “W” to victory. I believe that God would allow certain events to come about to achieve His goal of letting ALL hear the Gospel and if that means some leaders do not lead anymore, then……Then again maybe our President made some bad decisions, however the result still is more people will make it to heaven than before these wars. I choose to believe that God put “W” in this position because He knew “W” would make the hard decisions based on conviction and trusting in God to lead him. I want to thank you for having an open forum such as this. Oh yeh, the video of Johnny Cash was very good. I had not seen that before. I have never met the man, however I know that he was a sincere Christian for many years before he passed away. Simon, if you are ever in the good ole USA again please don’t hesitate to contact me. I would like to say thank you,from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU to the English for being our friends.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 28, 2005 at 3:57 am
I’m browsing Jessica’s friends’ blogs, and came across yours. This is an interesting topic, and since you asked for an American opinion I thought I’d give you mine. Please know that it is only an opinion and most definitely skewed.
First you should know that I am a Republican and I did vote for Bush. While I do not agree with some of his decisions or beliefs, I do believe that less government is better, so I often vote Republican on this principle. I am opposed to pre-emptive war under any circumstances.
I believe most Americans are lulled into complacency. We live a great life here. We’re comfortable and busy with our own lives with little time for politics. Politicians aren’t to be trusted for there is constant “spin” on any particular issue. Unlike other countries, we spend little time on world news, preferring only to pay close attention to what’s going on in our own country. Most Americans never step foot out of the country and therefore fail to gain the valuable lessons learned by living in someone else’s shoes. We don’t learn other languages except English (and American English, at that).
9/11 awakened the sleeping, complacent American. We were told Afghanistan and Iraq were to blame for harboring terrorists so we allowed our government to invade these countries to get revenge, or justice, however you want to “spin” it. Now that more information has come out I think Americans have soured on Bush and the war in general. I was very moved by the movie Farenheit 911.
I hope Bush pays closer attention to the damage he has caused internationally. I would hate to have the whole world against us. Makes me feel like the USA is trying to be Microsoft, ick. I promise to do my part to influence in what small way I can.
Wrote the following comment on Feb 28, 2005 at 8:22 am
We were attacked by an enemy without a nation, some intangible entity. So like the biggest prideful bully on the playground we chose the smallest kid and beat the hell out of him to show how tough we were. Americans were afraid, so Bush gave us pictures of stealth bombers, “shock and awe”, and arabs paying w/ their lives for what they did to us. The problem is Florida has more connections to 911 than Iraq. And dont feed me the bullshit that america cares about iraqis. If our foreign policy makers gave a damn about the wellbeing of people in other nations we’d be in the sudan right now and China would not have “most favored” trading status. George is the epitome of a new kind of america, and i dont really want a part in it. -Disillusioned Texan