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.