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.
