Posted by
Jude on Friday, April 20, 2007 1:38:39 PM
During the April 19 debate on emergency war funding, Rep. Obey of Wisconsin was one of several Democrats who repeatedly made comments such as, "Only a few, the military and their families" are being asked for sacrifice to fight the war against radical jihadists and this is unfair.
My response: Then LEAD!
Congress does not have to wait for the executive branch to mobilize citizens. Indeed, concerned citizens are attempting self-mobilization. A quick web search will lead to hundreds of groups with many thousands of people trying to play a productive role in the war effort.
Members of Congress,
*You have the media at your beck and call.
*You can fund (or defund) programs.
*You can guide the general public toward actions which help (or harm) the troops.
Again, I say: LEAD!
I would prefer that you lead us toward resolve, patient determination in the face of danger (allowing for change to correct mistakes and to adapt to an intelligent enemy), and reaching our objectives. However, if you see only doom, gloom, and defeat, have the courage to stand by that assessment and take the heat from critics who believe that your words and actions discourage those who might join us and embolden those who hate us.
Senate Majority Leader Reid feels that, "This war is lost and the surge should not go forward."
So, LEAD!
Stop the funding and our troops will have to get the hell out of there. Then we can see how your theories on strategies for peace in the Middle East work when put into practice. Too risky? Trying to play off the "Give Up & Get Out" faction until 2008? Why worry? Whatever happens, the main stream media and Soros allies will blame all the bad stuff on "Bush and his neo-con extremist enablers" and will paint any positive episode with a liberal glow of success. (Wishy-washy Republicans will get cover too.)
So, LEAD! What do you have to lose?
What, indeed! You might lose something more important than even an election. You might lose any chance for improved security for you and your family. Bill Clinton understands this; Hillary will criticize and differentiate her views from current policy, but she won't apologize for her vote authorizing military action in Iraq because the same kind of leverage might be needed some day when dealing with Iran. Even they will take that much of a stand.
So, if you won't, can't, or shouldn't LEAD--at least get out of the way!