Why We Went to War in Iraq

Front Page Magazine ^ | 06-29-07 | By David Horowitz

[cliff630]

Thanks for posting this. But for,

the willfully ignorant, it is an exercise in
futility. Why? Because, in my opinion, I would
estimate the percentage of the illiterates in Dum
party is much, much higher than our Rep Party.

I would love to see a poll which breaks down illiteracy
by party.

[Fledermaus]

Thank them both for us.

[PerConPat]

You also need to be careful that the seat of your pants doesn't get blown off while you you are playing things out.

[rbosque]

I will, thanks.

[Just another Joe]

You also need to be careful that the seat of your pants doesn't get blown off while you you are playing things out.

Point taken.

I believe we did the right thing by going in.
I also believe there were those that had an unrealistic view of the timeline, and they were the ones being listened to.

[lepton]

Does someone have a list of the 23 whereases handy?

[PerConPat]

Point taken.

And yours are, as well. I can assure you that I am far from holding the opinion that all that was done was perfection.

[Bahbah]

Great piece by Horowitz.

We all know this stuff, but he puts it together beautifully.

[Tx Angel]

I’m so glad they have/are returning safe and unharmed. Please thank them for their bravery and svc!

[Allegra]

My hearty thanks to your sons.

And to you for raising two fine Americans.

[Allegra]

Thanks for the ping, FRiend!

This is a great article and will be shared with co-workers, military and civilain alike, tomorrow.

[TeddyIke]

Of course what you say is exactly correct when looking at from a strictly military objective stand point. But, when political realities are taken into account. I believe it was and has become a strategic blunder. In my mind anyway, the will of the American people was never going to up to the task of occupying and democratizing Iraq especially when we were encouraged to shop in support. I think Bush or his advisers rather made a blunder in this respect. Early, Americans were willing to make the commitment to go the extra mile (the Powell Doctrine) but they were afraid they wouldn't I believe and so we went light and now that the short comings of this strategy are apparent most Americans seem in no mood to let Bush the time needed for the corrections he is attempting now. Go knows I pray Bush can hold on but the mood is awfully sour out there.

[rbosque]

Thanks!

[FreedomPoster]

Just Google Iraq War Resolution.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/10/20021002-2.html

[nicollo]

You can share this thread, especially, MNJohnnie’s post no. 32, with your brave sons and their comrades in Iraq to show them that, indeed, we get it, and that we not only appreciate their service, we know its imperative.

[VOA]

“Why We Went to War in Iraq”

Partly because Bill Clinton and some his appointees (e.g., Kenneth Pollack, sp?)
gave out lots of reasons why we should.

[Jackknife]

Bump for weekend reading ....

[itsamelman]

I still hold to the idea that the primary reason for invading Iraq was to put the last block into surrounding Iran because it is the major bad actor in the Islamic world

Makes a lot of sense to me.  

 

[rbosque]

Thank you. I’ve told my boys often that it’s important- and they know it. They’ve been through some rough times there. My son in the picture survived an IED and he knows how deadly those crazy Muslims are. But better him than a school bus full of kids here.

[BIGLOOK]

Thanks for the ping and the article. Saved for rereading and reference.