Warriors Versus Capitulators in this War on Terror

GOPUSA ^ | March 22, 2004 | Carol Devine-Molin

[GOPBlonde]

The message that the Spanish electorate sent was clear -- Terrorism works! It was stunning to see Spain totally capitulate to the al-Qaeda terrorists. In the aftermath of the most deadly terror attack upon Spain's soil that left over 200 dead and 1500 injured, Spain promptly voted to give the murderous Jihadis exactly what they wanted - Spanish troops would be brought home from Iraq. In one fell swoop, Spain's Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar was axed, while socialist candidate Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, who vowed withdrawal of Spanish troops from Iraq, was handed the reins of power.

The prime minister-elect reiterated his campaign promise to remove Spain's 1300 troops from Iraq by June 30, 2004. And he further averred, "It is clear that using force is not the answer to resolving the conflict with terrorists." Well, what does Zapatero want? To send in the psychologists and social workers so that the terrorists can cooperate with therapy and contemplate their belly-buttons? Obviously, Zapatero is exhibiting incredible naivete, and fails to grasp that al-Qaeda is comprised of profoundly dangerous and unpredictable people. In contrast, Poland's president Aleksander Kwasniewski reportedly told U.S. President George W. Bush that Polish troops will stay in Iraq "as long as needed ... plus one day longer". Now Kwasniewski is a true leader, a man of resolve and integrity, and one that appropriately responds to the terror threat. He chose to stand up to the thugs.

Zapatero, on the other hand, is a craven Euro-weasel who's willing to roll over and play dead when confronted by terrorists. Was he playing hooky from class when history was being taught? If nothing else, a study of twentieth century tyrants tells us that attempts to appease inevitably backfire and only embolden thugs. Now let's examine al-Qaeda more closely - It's bent on annihilating all infidels, and Spain is already highlighted on the al-Qaeda hit-list for expelling Muslims from Spain back in the fifteenth century. Sure, this might seem silly to western sensibilities, but these fanatics like nothing better than to dwell on historical grievances and even perceived slights involving the Muslim people.

[GOPBlonde]

The "oil for food" program will expose Old Europe for its corrupt nature.

[Diogenesis]

Exactly.

THE FRENCH WAR FOR OIL - the French interest in maintaining Saddam Hussein and his treachery in power was ..... $100 billion

THE ANNAN FAMILY's WAR FOR OIL - the U.N. Oil company hired Kofi Annan's son, Tojo, who profited from Saddam's treachery and murder."

[GOPBlonde]

Will the mainstream press expose the behind-the-scenes machinations of France, Germany and Russia, all on Saddam's oil for graft program? It's doubtful.