[Perlstein]

I see a lot of these odd contradictions in your writings: "We should never have attacked Iraq (but the world is better off without Saddam)."
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Please read better. I said Iraq is better off without Saddam.

[F.J. Mitchell]

Without the actions of President Bush and his Administration-Sadam would still be in power-still a threat to the world.

One more reason why I support the President, even though he isn't perfect.

[F.J. Mitchell]

The World can thank President Bush for the removal of Saddam.

One more reason why re-electing him is extremely important.

[Phantom Lord]

I see a lot of these odd contradictions in your writings: "We should never have attacked Iraq (but the world is better off without Saddam)."

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Please read better. I said Iraq is better off without Saddam.

So Iraq is better off without Saddam but the world isn't?

[laishly]

Nice of you to join us.

The problem I have with the left in this election year is the failure to comprehend and fairly assess the performance of the Bush presidency. Bush has acted boldly to adjust to a world that has changed radically from the post-WWII/cold war era. The political and cultural center no longer resides in Europe. That the "old Europe" chose not to come along with us did not lessen the need to deal with this shift that was starkly demonstrated on 9/11.01. President Bush has correctly perceived the folly of continuing to function in a looking-glass world where dictatorship, oppression, and ignorance were universally abhorred and hypocritically tolerated no matter the consequence. His administration is a watershed in geopolitics.

Some very significant facts I think the left ignores, almost deliberately, include the corruption, incompetence, and ineffectiveness of the UN, as well as the cynical corruption of the old European powers in their dealings with, for example, Iraq and the Middle East, as well as the world at large. The old manner of maintaining stalemate between and among powers, such as the USSR and the US, no longer offers the US any benefit; stasis no longer assures survival. Other facts that the left denies, I believe dishonestly, include the competence and experience of the Bush team, especially in defense and foreign affairs. The left also dishonestly denigrates Bush's intelligence, competence, and honesty. I do not worship the man as some larger than life hero. Rather, I am simply glad that we are fortunate enough to have a President with an MBA and executive experience who can perform competently in this new world where our safety and survival is at stake.

The left has lost its way in this new world. Their determined efforts to remain lost and out of touch amaze me. The left's denial of reality is starkly evidenced by support for a Democratic candidate with nothing to recommend him and unable to stir any enthusiasm not traceable to reaction to Bush and the new reality.

I would be interested in your thoughts.