It does seem that they don’t want to do the work necessary to sustain the freedom from tyranny that has been paid for in the blood and treasure from the USA and others.
I’m REAL tired of the US being the worlds policeman. If we have no vital strategic interest to protect, then let’s stay home and drink a beer on the front porch.
We’ll all be happier.
Back in the day, I used to get in political arguments about the greatness of ther US. People would always say, “The US is hypocritical because it supports dictatorships abroad. I agreed. Since then, I’ve supported Band Aid, Hands Across America, the Peace Corp, Bono, and sally Struthers. All of those ventures proved useless. Leadership and living conditions in the countries I was supposedly helping never changed.
It only seemed logical to see what the military could do. And, since it aint happening in Iraq, even with overwhelming force at our disposal, I suppose one can conclude that all the cards have finally been played.
I’m never going to feel guilty again over wretched souls half a world away. The US tried to help. They simply don’t want it, need it, understand it, or appreciate it. So, I’ll buy goods, oil, and services from their oppressor in good conscience. Then, I’ll pop open a beer, watch the game, and sleep well. If Iraq fails, I simply won’t give a crap anymore.