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After roughly 24 hours of Operation Iraqi Freedom, I am convinced that this is not just a war for the liberation of the Iraqi people, it is a lesson to the entire world that if you mess with the US, you will be obliterated. This lesson is being broadcast live for the entire world to see. The key lessons for the world so far:

1. Payback is a bitch. The terrorists tried to decapitate the American government on September 11th, and who did GWB go after with the first shots, literally, of this war?!? He not only went after Saddam, he also launched attacks anew (within 20 minutes of taking out Saddam in his bunker)against Al Qaeda and bin Laden. It's personal this time around. You killed 3000+ of us, we'll wipe you, not your people, out. There will be no criminal trial circus. There will be international war crimes tribunal. There WILL be retribution courtesy of the American military.

2. Be afraid...be very afraid if you're a dictator, communist, or enemy of the US. If the US military can do the things they're doing, and this is not even the true beginning of "shock and awe" yet, OH MY GOD!! America is now the unrivaled military power in the world. No one, and I mean absolutely no one, can come close to our capabilities. Kim Jong Il, are you watching this live television too?

3. Don't Mess With Texas. This Texan in the Oval Office plays hardball. He has a moral compass and will take any and all risks to advance the cause of freedom. He is guided by honesty and integrity, not by polls. Get in his way and you'll end up with the Taliban, the UN, and the frogs and krauts.

4. Rummy is a genius. Embedded journalists, Old Europe versus New Europe, etc. I can't remember the last time a Cabinet member has so decisively driven the public discourse and manipulated the press in such a way as to make them look like fools 24/7.

"1. Payback is a bitch."

May I suggest a small editing change?

"1.Payback is a Hillary."

Enjoyed each of your comments. I am feeling really good as I go to bed tonight. This is not over by a long shot but I have a feeling Mr. Blix ("But they said they didn't have any more Scud missiles!") and France, et al., are feeling a bit sheepish tonight. I hope so. We are right and we are doing what's right.

The tank convoy footage has been particularly remarkable.

Great post!

This has been the big picture for all to see. The Arab
Street sees, I believe even the French see, hence their desperate grasp to remain relevant.

Alas, our own press in their genetic, perverted view
of the world sees nothing!