[Landru]

"So basically, Bush bought the "freedom" of millions of non-Americans at the expense of the freedom of millions of present and future Americans whose future tax dollars are now spoken for as a result, and he did it without their consent...If that isn't anti-American, anti-freedom, and straight out irresponsible, I don't know what is...The purpose of the United States armed services is to provide for a common defense of United States territory, property, and lawful residents, PERIOD."

Synopsizes my POV better than I could've, myself.
For me, nothing more need be said.

If one doesn't 'get' the above sentiments, they're a large portion of why the problems are assured to continue, forevermore.

[sickoflibs]

Sadly back in 2003 I was convinced it was right, it would all work out, that we would get oil out of it (like Cheney promised.)

[stephenjohnbanker]

“So basically, Bush bought the “freedom” of millions of non-Americans at the expense of the freedom of millions of present and future Americans whose future tax dollars are now spoken for as a result, and he did it without their consent...If that isn’t anti-American, anti-freedom, and straight out irresponsible, I don’t know what is...The purpose of the United States armed services is to provide for a common defense of United States territory, property, and lawful residents, PERIOD.”

Synopsizes my POV better than I could’ve, myself.
For me, nothing more need be said.

If one doesn’t ‘get’ the above sentiments, they’re a large portion of why the problems are assured to continue, forevermore. “

Rinse, and repeat........