I don’t really blame the war in Iraq for the lack of equipment. As I said earlier I was in the Ks National Guard before going active duty, and we always had problems getting enough equipment even then, so I didn’t even really see a dig against the Pres. at the time. I rarely agree with ANY politician. I’m not a Dem, I’m not a Rep, I’m not an Ind, I’m not a Lib, I’m just me. I don’t vote for any certain party, just on how I feel about the issues, above all I AM AN AMERICAN. I was stationed in Ark when billy boy became pres and heard all the people laughing (yay we got rid of him) then.
I might not like some of the choices Mr Bush has made, but I don’t have all the info, OR all the stress either, so I’m not going to second guess him. I respect his office though. Even with all the infighting our political system has, this is still the best place on Earth as far as I’m concerned. I vote, so I figure that at least gives me the right to say when I’m unhappy. If someone doesn’t even take the effort to vote, then they don’t have the right to complain as far as I’m concerned.
Bringing up mudslinging (I can see how you would see it as that) at that time does grate on my nerves a bit, BUT, as I said, the Guard has ALWAYS been short on equipment, that’s just normal economics. Putting an already overstressed system under more pressure is bound to cause cracks somewhere. The local Guard unit (Pratt, Kingman, Hq in Dodge city) is the one I was part of, and they have been in Iraq for some time now. There have been several casualities from that unit including one young man from Greensburg whom I did know. They are the ones who would have responded, but they’re not here. I’m not blaming anyone, because there is no way possible anyone could have seen something like this coming. I’m not saying “if you’d done this” or “if you hadn’t done that”. The old saying says “Hindsight is 20/20”, but we do what we can, with the info we have.
Do I support the war in Iraq? NO! Do I support our troops? You’d better bet! Are you ever going to see me protesting against the war? No. Our president made a decision, and although I may not agree with him, I’ll still do the best I can to support my country, reguardless of what political party the Gov, or Pres is from. My suggestion to someone who wants to bash any politician, if you don’t like what they’re saying/doing, don’t vote for them, and run yourself. You’ll find out very quickly how “easy” (loads of sarcasam intended) it is. As I said earlier, I’m not any particular party, but don’t for a minute think I’m easy. I have definate views and opinions and will voice them, but I’m not so closed minded that I won’t listen to an opposing view either. Keep your mind open, but not so open that your brains fall out.
For the Governor of the State of Kansas to try to make political points with a disaster is the lowest of low.
We see it EVERY TIME from the left.
EVERY SINGLE TIME.
Where is Hollywood?? Get out there and help these people. I’m sending money. How much are YOU sending, Sean Penn? Or, will you skip this one because it’s a red state? Greensburg, Kansas is what AMERICA exemplifies. I am sick and tired of the left trying to score political points on disasters.
Governor Sebelius, shame on you. Shame, shame on you.