MONDAY - OCTOBER 26 , 2009

MONDAY - OCTOBER 26 , 2009

Today 14 U. S. troops died in the War in

Afghanistan. This brings the total to 807 Dead

American soldiers involved in Operation

Enduring freedom. A high price to pay for

sand and caves. The total for Iraqi Operation

freedom stands at 4204. Both operations

continue and these casualties only include

American troops. Many nations have

contributed to this "cause" and are now

suffering more casualties.

That is almost 5000 american dead in both

operations and unknown is the death toll

in other operations that we are involved in

globally. Those were real human beings not

faceless counts on CNN or Fox News.

We are far removed from the reality of

death at a young age on the actual

battlefield. The media and the white house,

both seem to have a casual attitude which

I find ignorant and arrogant. These casualties

pale when compared to past operations,

VietNam, Korea to name only two. Looking

at it from a non emotional view point these

operations in Iraqi and Afghanistan are an

enormous drain on the economy and decay

the leadership role of the U.S.

It is impossible to intimidate ,destroy and

then rebuild nations when the people of these

nations embrace a "religion" and philosophy

that is mostly anti social, anti american and

based on a history of brutal tribal rule. At one

time I thought of myself as moderate "hawk"

until I realized the term 'moderate hawk' is a

base contradiction. I thought that a little "ass

kicking" would truly solve problems. This was

linguistically and intellectually immature. An

increase in troop strength now will increase

casualties and increase hate for America and

will result in an deepening emotional and

economic crisis in the United States. It is a

formula for more killing. We have learned

nothing from history and the people we are

trying to "save" are irrational and have no

interest in developing a free society.

Perhaps the assumption that they might

want freedom and democracy as we know

it is a lesson in futility and outright arrogance.

In other words perhaps is it US and not THEM

who is at fault. Historically "nobel" intentions

often go unrewarded. Our intention is good in

concept but actually impractical and damaging

to the U.S.

Pushing democracy or capitalism with more

troops is like serving up chocolate cake to "fat

bottomed girls". They will eat the cake and rub

their tummies.

BORN AGAIN POLITICIANS

Seldom do I resort to humor because there is not

much of that in the "NOW" Political climate. This is a dismal

period in American politics and it has been for some time.

When did we decide to turn Congress and the House

into a modified Unitarian meeting places? The person

who coined the word Bipartisan should spend

a month in stocks on the White House lawn for

practicing witch craft. Both the Democrats and Republicans

have been reborn as eunuchs. Both are missing a

part of their anatomy. Of course to be politically correct I should

use a phrase that is not gender specific but I think

most women in America get my point. Please excuse

my directness but most politicians have simply lost their balls.

One of the great things of the past was the difference in political

parties. Not a handicap, since it put the juice in the political

process. Now most politicians are tip toeing through the tulips like

Easter bunnies. There is a nagging desire to not offend anyone

to the point of telling lies and using subterfuge. The great

denominator of American politics of the past was to vigorously

express opposing views. If you pointed your finger at someone

you thought was out of line you ran the risk of having your finger

broken. Open expression has been stymied by the media who

have decided that even late night show hosts should be targeted

for "immoral" behavior. Realize that late night and daytime talk

shows are already "immoral" since they insidiously shape

public opinion like Play-dough. All stand up citizens of America

should encourage differences and thinking out of the block ignoring

the insipid universal approval of an over stuffed uninformed public.

The public is keeping records on the sexual performance

of politicians as though it might be a strong indicator of political

performance. Perhaps this is envy by a public which focuses

on things with double vision. This is a public that spends millions

on drugs that give you an all day boner no matter what your

age. This is an age when the public is focused on chemicals

to curb Gluttony and an emerging Diabetic epidemic that

will probably kill more people than the black plague.

You want to cut health care cost? Stop stuffing food down your

throat like a Strasbourg goose. You want better legislation? Express

yourself by voting out the image building politicians who do

more cult building than legislation. I include the very guy who

should be paying less attention to his popularity and get

something done. He is the President of a great, fluffy, arrogant

country whose citizens and president should show their

ability at home before trying to reform other countries "democratic"

process.

More troops for Afghanistan is "historically"

an error in judgement and in the end

will increase the popularity of all terrorist

activity there and elsewhere globally.

We are not fighting for democracy

this is an invasion and illegal occupation.

Escalation is an act of treason since

in most ways it plays into the

hands of an "enemy" who are far less

popular than one can imagine.

Escalation will increase dramatically

the number of civilian casualties as it has

in our other U.S. wars of liberation. This action

will not speak of Democracy but of an

inability to follow the lessons of history.

There is a deep cultural mix of politics in

Afghanistan which is mostly tribal. Tribal

cultures tend to band together to fight

invasions from outside the tribal miix.

We will not be victorious but will expend

lives and dollars on a useless operation.

Allow the terrorist to operate freely and

they will in time be rejected by Afghanistan's

cultural and political infrastructure. How much

time? One could almost guarantee that it

will be far less time than the time needed

by the U.S. to exterminate the terrorists.

The terrorist in Afghanistan are not embraced

by the people they are universally unpopular. This

Brutal enforcement is not as a solution for the internal

problems of Afghanistan. Left alone, like most

brutal political organizations it will likely die

quicker than with the aid of outside military

action by the U.S. This is a simple historical

fact. Why the needless slaughter of U.S. troops

and the citizens of Afghanistan? In order to

understand this you only need to reference

a simple truth. The terrorist are an outside

influence and will be rejected as such. Eons

of cultural, tribal history support this thesis.

SIMPLE FACT!