Posted on 07/31/2006 5:09:06 AM PDT by SJackson
The Senate is about to lose its only pro-Israel Democrat. Horowitz wants to give him all the help he can. If Repubs can vote in the Dem Conn primary, here's a chance.
That all said, I can see from DH's tone that he is now well and truly a conservative and no liberal cells remain in his system. He has embraced the Tragic Vision, whether he realizes it or not. Long defeats and fruitless victories...
I noticed that things are moving along well in the rest of the country.
I felt pretty good about things until yesterday, but unfortunately it looks like Horowitz is correct. The Islamic Swine have gotten the world and Israel to focus on these so-called civilian casualties. And once saving some Lebanese child or children is more important that eliminating the missiles they are sleeping next to, it's all over. To the Islamic Swine, the women and children are just weapons of war. Take a look at one of those Pali Summer Bomb-belt camps for boys. Israel should be seeing these places as military targets. The world needs to be reminded that Israel's goal is only to disarm the Islamic Swine. The goal of the Islamic Swine is the same one that Adolph Hitler had. Fortunatley no one whined about civilian casualties when we eradicated Hitler's Army. (I'm not even thinking of German civilians in places like Dresden. I'm thinking of French civilians. But back then the New York Times was on our side.)
ML/NJ
I have to agree with you. I also heard yesterday about Israel regretting bombing that building. They had told those people for days to get out of the "war" zone. The press is always going to be against Israel.
I guess I am trying to be optimistic and not believe that Israel and the US will lose. I wonder why Horowitz is so convinced though? Does he think we are finally succumbing to the liberals?
Sorry, but the left isn't making the decisions. In this circumstance can you explain to me how a US capitulation would not be Bush's fault?
There is no logistical reason why Israel should not prevail, but they can't do it from the air. Just like the U.S. has done in Iraq, it will require going door to door in southern Lebanon, routing out Hezbollah one by one.
Unfortunately, there would be lots of Israeli casulaties, just like we've suffered lots of casualties. Don't know if Israel has the stomach for it or if Lebanon would stand for it. But I'm convinced that's they only way Israel can win along this front.
Israel is fighting for its very existence and losing is not an option. IMHO, Olmert, a nice man, has to go and must be replaced by Bibi or someone with military experience and a fighting spirit.
In countries around the world we have seen a noticeable shift to the right in leadership due to the attack of militant islam. This is happening in Israel and in the U.S. as well. Many Jews on the left are moving to the right because they must to choose between their love of liberalism (and its denial of reality) and their intrinsic love of Israel. The majority will choose Israel as will most Americans. Even the ever dopey John Kerry knows the Hezzies must be defeated.
Anyway, WWIII (or IV) has begun and some battles may be lost in the media, but this war will end with the islamic world in shambles.
When one is fighting for his/her very existence, having a "stomach for it" isn't an issue.
I don't see the Israelis backing down any time soon. They will be under intense diplomatic pressure, but that has always been the case. Until President Bush turns on them, they will stay the course. And it will be a long time before President Bush turns on them. Hopefully long enough for them to complete their task.
Any resolution that leave the Hezballoonians in place is a victory for terror. President Bush realizes this. I have confidence he will not make this happen. Hopefully my confidence is not misplaced.
What would happen in Iraq if we turned Tehran into a smoking ruin? With conventional weapons. Or if we succeeded in a strike taking out Irans political leadership?
Huh? I didn't know we/US were fighting in Lebenon?
I don't believe that is possible, if the Prez is a true born-again Christian.
I can only hope so, DS.
I am sorry, but you are daydreaming if you think the UN will actually do something that has an effect on anything let alone this war. When was the last time the UN did anything that worked? Did they ever actually keep the peace? No. Have their UN forces ever actually engaged anyone in combat and won? (not counting Korea, which was before the communist gained control of the UN.)No. The UN is useless and counting on them for anything is pretty much of a pipe dream.
Everything is relative my son. Compared to the rest of the Demoncrats - Lieberman IS a statesman.
Of course compared to the rest of the Demoncrats - Daffy Duck would sound like a statesman.
We would cause the war to spread, and would further desataberlise those nations deemed pro western probably causing Islamic fundamentalist regime changes in those countries.
Also Tehran is where most of the moderate Iranian citizens live, most of the current regimes power base is from the poorer communities outside the major cities.
re : Or if we succeeded in a strike taking out Iran's political leadership?
Now that is a good idea but only if we know who will take there place.
Iran is weak economically large amounts of her oil revenue is being used to support very militia units such as the revolutionary guard, not only to counter any American invasion, but more importantly to soak up the poor young and unemployed they are given money and status, we need to start hitting Iran harder economically.
Iran is a house of cards with massive unemployment, the present regime is surviving through buying its thug supporters and more harsher measures.
I am all for limited strikes if needed to halt its nuclear program but leave the Iranian civilians out of the war, because with the right handling they can be out ace against the present regime
Huh? I didn't know we/US were fighting in Leb[a]non?
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