A short recon of what’s out there today that might draw your attention.
Mohammad of Iraq the Model asks a fundamental question: Is there a place for democracy in the Middle East? “Is it possible for democracy to succeed here? And is the struggle to change our backward present and catch up with the modern world a losing one? Are we really ready to change ourselves and replace the old ways of violence and hatred with tolerance and dialogue for a better future? And do we deserve help from the world in our battle? … Victory may look far away but defeat I can’t see at all and if some consider our sacrifices a defeat, I consider them a price that has to be paid.”
Chester at The Adventures of Chester has a suggestion for the President in his State of the Union Address, he wants him to say something meaningful about Iran and he even gives his reasons for it. “Over the past few weeks, I've discussed the Iran crisis with a variety of people, very intelligent and successful folks, of varying political belief, including the very smart Mrs. Chester.
The thing that has surprised me is their uniform initial reaction to the entire crisis: "Why," they ask, "should the United States not allow Iran to have nuclear weapons? That doesn't seem fair."
It's incredibly frustrating to me to hear this line of thought, and I've tried to counter it in several ways. But it seems to be very common. So my advice to Bush is that if he's going to build support domestically for any kind of action to stop Iran's nuclear program, diplomatic, military, or otherwise, then he needs to address this fundamental question . . .
I have two responses that may be helpful.
NOTR at ROFASix wants to know if we want to give Democracy - Only for those we hate? “Do professional politicians in America understand that they live in a republic, not a democracy? After all, politicians would be hard pressed to find the word, "democracy" anywhere in the US Constitution. Have they ever wondered why when they say the Pledge of Allegiance it doesn’t end with "to the Democracy for which it stands?"
Andi of Andi’s World writes about A Canadian Editorial Thanks American Troops: America-bashing has become a past-time for many, both inside and outside of our borders. That's why it's particularly nice to read a Canadian editorial expressing appreciation for American troops who came to the assistance of Canadian troops in Kandahar after they were hit by a suicide bomber.
Victor Davis Hanson writes Deconstructing Bin Laden: “We don't know whether the latest and much-discussed Osama bin Laden tape was recorded recently. But the harangue is still a valuable reflection of the current al Qaeda hierarchy that broadcast it to the world.First, things must be going very badly for the terrorists to propose a ceasefire: "We don't mind offering you a long-term truce."In truth, the winning side does not ask for a reprieve. Losing autocrats — whether the officers of the German army in the summer of 1918 or Hitler's cadre in the spring of 1945 — always "don't mind" sending out peace feelers in the 11th hour to salvage their power before they lose it for good.That is not to say there won't be more sacrifices to come. The battles of the Bulge and Okinawa were the most costly for Americans of World War II, and ended just months before the Nazi and Japanese capitulations.”
Crazy Politico at Crazy Politico’s Rantings writes Eating Their Own: “There is a very good article in the Washington Post this morning about one of the big problems in the Democratic Party. It's called cannibalism, as Dana Milbank notices in "Tasting Victory, Liberals Instead Have a Food Fight".He starts with an interpretation of a poll from ABC News, and the expected result:
The new Washington Post-ABC News poll finds congressional Democrats in the best position they've held in 14 years, besting President Bush and Republican lawmakers on Iraq, the economy, health care, immigration, ethics and more.All of which can mean only one thing: It is time for the Democrats to eat their own.
This is true, it's where the Democratic Party has found it's biggest problems lately. They can't seem to leave "good" alone. But there is a reason for their problem, the very make up of the party.”
Some Soldier’s Mom writes What Zawahiri really said...”‘I am among the Muslim masses.’ You mean you're cowering with your tail between your legs among the innocent people in the hopes that it will protect you from the American military... Are you cowering in a rat hole? You and your ilk know no honor. You shield yourself behind women and children and innocent men. You are pond scum.” It only gets better from there!
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