Great post! I also heard President Bush state that this war would be one of sacrifice and loss of life and might take a long time but that in the end we will prevail. I guess the liberals and the carping generals weren't listening.
My wife and I met 3 families 2 weeks ago who had sons and daughters serving in the Mideast. We were honored to speak with them, and saw the fabric of our society right before our eyes.
I think we are at a crossroads in our Country. If we don't prevail, which I know we will, our freedoms, and liberties will be in jepordy. That's why I believe those that oppose this war don't understand what the implications that they are advocating will be if they're successful in having the United States capitulate. This will solve nothing, and create more problems than we will ever imagine. Don't think North Korea isn't watching this with great interest. If they see us win this war, which I know we will, this will increase our leverage to continue to negotiate to get them to disarm. Reagan was only successful because they knew he mean't business, and would not back down.
If we pull out, not only will the rest of the Arab Nations see us as paper tigers, but North Korea will continue to act with impunity.
We have a tremendous President, and I thank God everyday that he is calling the shots, and has shown tremendous resolve to win this war.
I always remember a picture of Gen. MacArthur I saw at the American Legion post down in Milwaukee, when I was a boy.
It had him in full uniform, saluting, with a quote underneath that said, "We shall fight, or we shall die."
It has always stuck with me.
God Bless.
I just don't understand the mindset of these idiots. After GWI, people got spoiled, and now expect immediate battlefield results, regardless fo what the CINC and the ACTIVE DUTY Generals and military planners say. "Are we there yet?" "How many more miles?"