This has to be done, and we are doing it.
Don't be seduced by those who would rather that we sit back and just enjoy the freedoms past generations of Americans have sacrificed to gain for us. This is our time to earn it. I remember President Bush saying after the September 11th attacks: "The commitment of our Fathers is now the calling of our time."
The first thing I thought as an American and Vet was I feel secure and proud when I read his words. Watching what is happening with Sadr, you can just see what he is talking about taking place. All the naysayers are so wrong! Our troops are brilliant and awesome! We need to be patient. After all, they are the ones eating sand while we are living here in the comfort of our homes watching this on tv!
I wish there was a way for him to know that a TON of us know the media are pessimists with a liberal agenda.
As Vets who lived through Vietnam we worry that these young men and women will think Americans have abandoned them. We can't let that happen. We just can't.
We need to start a flag campaign somehow. Like the one after 9-11. A real "visual" show of support.
In this house, we have never abandoned them. We know they are doing a great job. We WILL win this and we've never lagged in our support. NEVER. It has never wavered .. not once!
God Bless our troops! God Bless President Bush and his administration!