We have a great equalizer too. It's called the Second Amendment.
Posted on 08/13/2005 12:45:26 PM PDT by AlwaysFree
DES MOINES — Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Friday that Americans need to be ready to wage the war on terrorism for 50 to 70 more years.
The possible 2008 Republican presidential candidate also called for a restructuring of presidential debates and campaign events to bring more substance and fewer shrill attacks.
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If Hilary's in the race, this will never happen. Now, take a stroll down memory lane -
"I am sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and disagree with this administration, somehow you are unpatriotic. We are Americans. We have the right to debate and disagree with any administration!"
The war on terrorism will have to go on as long as Islam lasts. I hope it doesn't have another 50 to 70 years - it's already had 1500, and has been a constant menace. Fortunately, it is such a backward religion, keeping its people in total ignorance, that for a long time (since the seige of Vienna, at least) it hasn't had the technical capacity to do much harm.
But since you don't have to be very bright to strap a bomb to yourself and park outside a school, I guess they've found the great equalizer. And of course, the few who get technical knowledge seem to have found ways to use it to do evil - isn't Zarkawi a medical doctor?
He won't get my vote. Never. Ever. Forget it. He's sold his soul to the devil.
The war on both Blitzkreig and Kamikaze took only 4 years to end. Enemies armed with a lot more than car bombs. But then again there was an all-out effort with the draft, rationing, war bonds and Rosie the Riveter in factories. And of course Generals like Patton who would have kicked Gingrich's ass [if he was in uniform] for such a suggestion.
I do too.
The last war on terror, the war against the anarchists, lasted about 40-45 years, from the 1880's to the 1920's. During that war, a president of the United States (William McKinley) was assassinated.
The mainstream press never makes parallels between that war and this, probably because the terrorists of that day are considered heroes and/or innocent victims by the Left.
You must have meant Zawahiri, not Zarqawi.
al-Zawahiri is a doctor. Zarqaui's just a nutjob.
Hell it has been going on since the crusades
The real question is.....
do we have the backbone to be proactive in our defense or will we continue to react to a ever-increasing threat?
The communists wanted to rule the world....not the afterlife.
Islam threatens humanity like nuclear proliferation.
It is just like a virus.......hiding in an unsuspicious host.
Newt's not good at making predictions. He thought his first two marriagea were going to last forever. Probably thinks his third one will too. Some men never learn.
Thanks - I knew it was one of the Z-guys.
Welcome to FReeRepublic! : )
Well then, I think the trick would be to fight the war in such a way that it doesn't take 50 to 70 years. I have no faith that we could prevail in such a lengthy war. Therefore, we should not fight one; rats will occupy the White House again any number of times during that period and they will take every opportunity possible to sell the country out. We have to win and we have to win relatively quickly. IMHO.
That was the critical formative period in American history. I am convinced that Grant let a golden opportunity pass by not seeing the future as it unfolded right in front of his eyes. By 1877 it was obvious to all that something had gone wrong.
"Will this pompous jackass ever get off the stage?"
LOL!! He is also Hannity's most frequent guest on his radio show.
We have a great equalizer too. It's called the Second Amendment.
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