Best quote I heard refering to the public’s perception of the War in Iraq-—
” The US military is at war while the rest of the country is at the mall.”
...or watching Ameican Idol
...or readying about Paris Hilton....
...or playing video games...
Too many people think this war on terrorism is going to be like a hollywood movie; over in a couple of hours and then they can go back to their lives. Let’s call what this war really is-a clash of civilizations- and, sorry to be the messanger of bad news but the war will last a couple of GENERATIONS.
I don’t know about you but I heard President Bush live on TV telling me to go to the mall and spend money.
I’ve never heard word one about sacrifice, or victory gardens, or anything else that indicates a national commitment to fighting and finishing this thing.
Too many Americans are detached from reality as they've been taught by the Left what to feel and what not to feel. The Left heards Americans like sheep and they respond willingly.
you nailed it.
How can you fight a global war with this kind of citizenry?
It will take unfortunately, another major terrorist attack before Americans and the Euroweenies realize what we are up against it.