jfore's Blog

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Well, to put it simply, we must win. Yes the goal was to take out Saddam. To finish, we must leave Iraq as a free democracy, in charge of thier own destiny. Anything else would be failure. Have we accomplished that yet? No, but it will be soon, America willing. Longer, America not willing. I think the choice is clear. Why don't you? Let's get it over with!
Walking away, is NOT an option.
Despite you, and your media, many great things are happening in Iraq, thanx to America, and her troops. While you and your media avoid it, others do not.
Please see J_Darrowins blog on US soldiers torturing children. One of the many things that you and your ilk ignore.

Jfore, I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who has his suspicions about the sudden interest in the House bringing up the genocide. I actually touched on this on Northton's blog (Will We Have Turkey on Thanksgiving?). Pretty suspicious timing. Since Pelosi and company can't get the funding cut off, it almost sounds like they decided to try cutting off one of the few allies we have instead. As you said, what could they possibly gain out of it, besides being able to pat themselves on the back? Why anger the Turks now?

Shadows, I don't know who you're addressing your comments to. But, as far as I'm concerned, when I talk about Democrats I'm basically talking about the national party and its leadership. I know there are individuals who call themselves Democrats yet don't necessarily agree with their leadership. But here's the problem. They're still allowing those people to speak for them without comment. When Republicans disagree with party leaders they are very vocal. Remember Harriet Myers. But as long as Democrats allow the Left Wing kooks to run their party and remain silent they are lumped in with the group.

shytowndude: You're right. But far too many Dems remain silent. Either that, or they keep voting for candidates to represent them that aren't really listening to them. Give me some examples of Republicans attacking with insults. Do you mean like the way the Dems recently attacked Bill O'Reily, Rush Limbaugh, and General Patraeus? Do you mean like the way Jack Murtha attacked our troops by calling them murderers? Do you mean the way Barak Obama accused the military of bombing innocent civilians in villages in Iraq? Or the way Dick Durbin compared them to Nazis, Russian Gulag guards snd Pol Pot's murderers? Or maybe you mean like John Kerry telling troops that they're stupid? Have you ever listened to Al Frankin? Or maybe you're talking about the way Ted Kennedy called Judge Alito a "racial bigot." And let's not forget Al Gore calling Conservative voters the "extra chromosome right wing." (In case you don't know, those with Downs Syndrome have an extra chromosome). Look, I don't doubt that there are some insults on both sides of the aisle. But you've got to be kidding when you say that Republicans are more likely to attack with insults when the Dems wrote the book on tossing out insults to get their point across.

round of applause for shadows. well said.

I don't agree with "everything" that comes out of ANYONE'S mouth. and BTW, I never claimed to be Republican, either.

WinterParkJeff:

Just as a footnote to what you said. All of our allies are vital. But my posting was specifically addressing the situation with one of those allies, Turkey. Almost 75% of all supplies for our military in Iraq passes through Turkey. It they back out I'm sure we can make other arrangements. But it would sure complicate things. The Dems know how critical that supply line is. They are well aware of the peril it would cause our soldiers if Turkey backs out, at least until other arrangements could be made. Yet they are actively trying to sever it. I find that unbelievable and treasonous.

WinterParkJeff:
The Armenian National Committee of America is an organization composed of ARMINIANS. To say that it is "a largely Republican organization" in ludicrous because there is no way to know that. Their regional offices are located in three of the most liberal and Democrat cities in America. The Congressman who resurrected this resolution is a Democrat from a district in California populated by a large number of Arminians. The fact is, this resolution is being championed by Democrats and a few RINOs. But you have to question the timing. This alleged genoicide occurred almost 100 years ago. If the Democrats are so interested in condemning genocide where are the resolutions condemning the genocide that is taking place TODAY in Darfur, Burma, and China? So it's obvious that their concern is bogus. Their sole purpose is to alienate Turkey and cause a setback for the U.S. military in Iraq for political gain. They are so invested in defeat that they can't afford any success in Iraq if they ever hope to win in 2008. And how can you even suggest that these Democrats don't know that this will harm the military? You're cutting off their lifeline, for crying out loud. There's no way that it can't hurt them. The Turks have already told us that they may toss us out of Turkey if this passes. They've already recalled their ambassador. So, as a Democrat, ask yourself this. What is more important to you, condemning genocide that happened almost 100 years ago, or keeping the supply lines open to American troops who are fighting a war right now?

WPJ,
I'm sure Hadjinian would have said the same thing at the Democrat Convention. It's called hedging your bets.
You may or may not be registered as a Democrat or admit to being one. But if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck it's a duck, right? Most Democrats I know like to tell me they're open minded and just vote for the best person as they spout one Democrat talking point after another. A liberal is a liberal. A tiger is a tiger. The dead give away in your case is when you started calling me names and attacking Bush with outrageous accusations(you're as dumb as he is!; sniffing coke in college; you're a paranoid fool). Liberals can't compete in the arena of ideas so they always resort to name calling and personal attacks whenever they hear something they don't like and can't defend. By the way, I noticed you didn't answer my question. As a Democrat, what is more important to you, condemning genocide that happened almost 100 years ago, or keeping the supply lines open to American troops who are fighting a war right now?