In November of 2003, I tried to decide if the occupation of Iraq was similar to the Vietnam War. I ultimately concluded that it was not similar. I felt and still feel that the most similar parallel is the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
In the last year, many of my predictions have proven to be accurate, while a few have not. I want to take this opportunity to examine my predictions and make some new ones. [ read more ]
Many people see the daily attacks and regular deaths of US soldiers and think that we are making the same mistakes that we did in Vietnam. If you look closely at the facts, you will see that the circumstances and events in Iraq do not reflect those in Vietnam. [ read more ]
Why do nice, rational Americans think we have to stay in Iraq? In March 2003, 68% of all Americans supported invading Iraq. In September 2003, that number has dropped to 50%. Why the change? Why are more people beginning to disapprove of the war? [ read more ]
Many people that support the invasion of Iraq do so out of fear. They are afraid that Saddam will cause another terrorist attack, support terrorist groups, or invade the United States. [ read more ]
Many people that oppose the invasion of Iraq do so out of compassion. They feel that civilian deaths, depleted uranium, and Imperialism will not help the Iraqi people. [ read more ]
I know that the people of Iraqi are spineless. I can see that they don't know how to help themselves. It's obvious that they are wretched creatures that can do nothing right. [ read more ]
Think about the people in your life that you admire most. Do you think to yourself, "Tom is such a great guy; he is always extending his power"? How about, "Kristi is so nice; I love how she tries to gain indirect control over the economic situation of others"? [ read more ]
The US Constitution is our weapon of freedom. It struck down segregation. It supported women's right to vote. It protects our religions. It enforces our free speech. It is the foundation of America. [ read more ]
According to the UN Charter, Saddam is a criminal. [ read more ]
Al Qaeda, al Qaeda, al Qaeda, al Qaeda, al Qaeda, al Qaeda. So, let's attack IRAQ! Right? [ read more ]
I am lucky, proud, and happy to be an American. America is strong. America is fair. America is cool-headed. America is George Washington, Han Solo, and Martin Luther King. America is not afraid to fight. [ read more ]