The Truth About Iraq (by Rep. Blackburn)

Real Clear Politics ^ | 11/12/03 | Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)

[alpowolf]

The "truth"? From a politician? Since when?

Which "anti-American propaganda"? It's just another side of the story, one which some people prefer to ignore.

[Coop]

Your idea of "loyalty" is utterly twisted and therefore meaningless to me.

Why not ask our military members protecting freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan, and their family members, which of us they'd consider loyal?

You know, the folks who risk and give their lives so clueless punks like you can criticize our country (oh, excuse me - our government) without fear of jail, execution, etc.

[Coop]

It's just another side of the story, one which some people prefer to ignore.

And what side might that be? The only thing you've done is shriek that this article is a fake. Did you discover that in your recent trip to the front lines of the war on terror?

[cyncooper]

The "truth"? From a politician? Since when?

No, I have not made my observations based solely on politicians. There are a myriad of sources telling the facts of what is going on in Iraq, and it is plain to see when some distort it, as their spinning and twisting of facts can be dissected and exposed with ease.

Too bad you have chosen to ignore truth and facts in favor of lies.

[Mudboy Slim]

"We don't believe the bullshit about Iraq being a "central front" in the war on terror."

Of course it is...not only is there ample proof that terrorists were trained in plane hijackings in Iraq, and Iraq housed numerous terrorists prior to the WTC Massacre, but we also see Islamic zealots continuing to migrate to Iraq to fight in support of the Hussein tyranny. The Liberation of Iraq has set the terrorists back on their heels and taken the War to them, instead of simply laying back and waiting for America to get attacked on our soil again.

MUD

[alpowolf]

Give it a rest. I am a veteran myself and in no need of loyalty lessons from you. And clearly you do define loyalty to the country solely as loyalty to the politicians in the govt. Maybe the "Comrade Napoleon is always right" routine works for you but it is not sufficient for me.

[Kaslin]

Marsha Blackburn is my Rep. I am glad I voted for her

[agrace]

In Mosul, we spent time at a women's center where I learned that women in Iraq comprise 65 percent of the population

I wonder how that translates to numbers of dead male Iraqis under Saddam.

[Coop]

Give it a rest. I am a veteran myself

I'll do no such thing, not as long as you continue to mock the efforts of our military.

You're a veteran? How impressive. Kind of like Jesse Jackson being a reverend.

[Coop]

Very good question. I didn't even make that connection while reading her report.

[McGavin999]

Your idea of "loyalty" is utterly twisted and therefore meaningless to me.

Yes, we've all noticed that loyalty is meaningless to you. Loyalty to country, loyalty to our troops, loyalty to our people, is an unknown to you. Too bad. I hear that france is nice this time of year, maybe you should give some thought to relocating to a more "comfortable" environment for your particular inclinations.

[alpowolf]

Our military are being used by our so-called "leaders" on a fool's errand. As I was in my own time (that idiotic Beirut mess--I suppose you think that was protecting American security too).

[Coop]

Our military are being used by our so-called "leaders" on a fool's errand.

Fortunately people far better than you, Reverend, serving in Iraq, do not share your ignorant assessment of this critical mission.

[alpowolf]

Too bad. I'm not going anywhere. And I'll say whatever I want to about Bush and his policies.

Loyalty to troops? Don't make me laugh. Wasting their lives on this nonsense is not being loyal to them.

[Kuksool]

Bump to the heiress to Bill Frist's Senate seat. It will be sweet when she defeats Harold Ford Jr. in the 2006 Senate race.

[alpowolf]

Preach on, Brother. I hope the enemy got the memo, cause your King is gonna look awful bad otherwise, and you and I will pay the price together, whatever our differences.

[Coop]

You're right that we'll all be paying the price... for your public aid to the enemies of this country.

[UCANSEE2]

We don't believe the bullshit about Iraq being a "central front" in the war on terror.

Then, just what do you believe? Since independent ministers, who have been to Baghdad and surrounding cities just prior to the coalition attack and after, are being called liars by you, I would like to know what you believe is the truth.

[Coop]

You're asking dogfood to use logic and provide facts, alternatives, etc. Shame on you!

[alpowolf]

To the extent that any nation-state is central, that would be Afghanistan. That's where AQ launched its attack from and I support our efforts there. Iraq is a distraction with no bearing on the problem. We are being attacked there because we are there.

So, you really believe Condi's nonsense that Iraq will deal a "mortal blow" to the terrorists? Oh please. OBL will still be alive (if he is, still) and his organization will still be functioning. Condi needs to look up the word "mortal" in her dictionary.