1 posted on
08/16/2006 1:53:06 PM PDT by
jveritas
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To: jveritas
You are a great American, JV.
2 posted on
08/16/2006 1:54:21 PM PDT by
rightinthemiddle
(Without the Media, the Left and Islamofacists are Nothing.)
To: jveritas
The only way to defeat an Islamic enemy, is to crush their belief in Allah.
3 posted on
08/16/2006 1:54:40 PM PDT by
jeremiah
(How much did we get for that rope again???)
To: jveritas
JV, you're Lebanese, right?
4 posted on
08/16/2006 1:56:43 PM PDT by
elhombrelibre
(Civilization and democracy are under attack in Israel. Stand by her.)
To: jveritas
Very well put jveritas. Good job.
5 posted on
08/16/2006 2:00:01 PM PDT by
Proud_USA_Republican
(We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good. - Hillary Clinton)
To: jveritas
Old rule: if the insurgent doesn't lose, he wins.
In a few months, they will be rearmed, replenished and rarin' to go.
And Israel?
6 posted on
08/16/2006 2:00:11 PM PDT by
sinanju
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To: jveritas
great post. some much needed reality
10 posted on
08/16/2006 2:02:05 PM PDT by
jeltz25
To: jveritas
There are a lot of simple minded, armchair Prime Ministers on Free Republic and around the world who disagree with you.
I am not one of them. I am sure there is more to this than meets the eye and a great deal we observers do not know. I also can't help but wonder if Israel had to divert its attention from Hezbullah to prepare for what is coming from another direction in the near future.
11 posted on
08/16/2006 2:02:22 PM PDT by
msnimje
("Beware the F/A - 22 Raptor with open doors" -- Unknown US NAVY Raptor Pilot)
To: jveritas
The Hezbollah claim to winning the war was predictable. Islamists turn mere survival into victory. They have to, that is all they can get.
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13 posted on
08/16/2006 2:03:30 PM PDT by
Berlin_Freeper
(ETERNAL SHAME on the Treasonous and Immoral Democrats!)
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It's amazing how many people are willing to swallow Hezbollah's "victory" propaganda - hook, line and sinker.
15 posted on
08/16/2006 2:05:07 PM PDT by
HAL9000
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To: jveritas
Thanks so much for this, JV. It offers a fresh and thoughtful perspective, and accomplished a key goal: cheering me up!
16 posted on
08/16/2006 2:06:48 PM PDT by
karnage
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Thank You for your thoughtful and concise article.
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Thank you sir. You spoke my mind.
I, too, feel so badly for the Lebanese people who worked so hard to restore their country only to have it undermined by these terrorists.
What did they win.......and what will the promised $10,000 do for families in the devestated area. NOTHING. Too bad our MSM is praising the efforts of hezbollah. What foolishness. Too bad our own so called right wing talkers are so uninformed.
19 posted on
08/16/2006 2:09:32 PM PDT by
OldFriend
(I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag.....and My Heart to the Soldier Who Protects It.)
To: jveritas
Lebanon lost 3 billions dollars in infrastructure, and another 7 billions dollars in economy, where the whole summer tourism season is gone.
True. Very well said.
23 posted on
08/16/2006 2:12:51 PM PDT by
Falconspeed
("Keep your fears to yourself, but share your courage with others." — Robert Louis Stevenson)
To: jveritas
Great article...and you'd understand this more than others... Thanks ;o)
27 posted on
08/16/2006 2:18:15 PM PDT by
shield
(A wise man's heart is at his RIGHT hand; but a fool's heart at his LEFT. Ecc 10:2)
To: jveritas
It is an interesting perspective but I don't think it is correct. The Lebanese Army has no intention of confronting, much less disarming Hezbollah.
On the other hand, it is a victory for Israel in this sense. I think the Israelis learned a valuable lesson about the character of leaders Israel requires. I think Olmert will be replaced as a result of his failure. He should have been a long time ago. If Olmert had actually achieved any success, he would have used it to make even more concessions to Hamas. The fact that most everyone believes Olmert failed miserably will prevent Olmert from making more dangerous concessions.
Whether Israel has achieved victory will depend on what happens to Olmert and who replaces him.
30 posted on
08/16/2006 2:19:25 PM PDT by
TSchmereL
("Rust but terrify.")
To: jveritas
Very interesting take, brother. I am sorry what has happened to your country and I, sadly, agree with your last paragraph.
I also want to thank you publicly for all you have done for America. Your reputation is stellar, and justly so.
I can't remember exactly where I read it, but someone I read made some interesting comparisons twixt the Weimar Republic being taken over by the Nazis and Lebanon being taken over by Hezbollah.
Have you read anything similar? Your thoughts even if you haven't.
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32 posted on
08/16/2006 2:19:58 PM PDT by
dennisw
(Confucius say man who go through turnstile sideways going to Bangkok)
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Excellent piece jveritas, thank you for writing and posting it. I believe it is an extremely accurate assessment of what has taken place thus far.
33 posted on
08/16/2006 2:20:38 PM PDT by
jazusamo
(DIANA IREY for Congress, PA 12th District: Retire murtha.)
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