ReadyontheRight said:
Just so I'm clear here...many of you would prefer a world where Saddam Hussein was still in power?
I certainly wouldn't prefer him in power. But, I also do not believe removing one foreign dictator is worth 2000 dead soldiers and hundreds of billions of dollars of my country's money.
I'd like to have a respectful discussion about this rather than links to how "the world despises the U.S." The world always despises the U.S. just as the lazy always despise the successful. I'm still rather unclear as to which country is so pure of heart as to be able to judge the actions of the U.S. in the past few years.
Agreed. Other countries have other interests. We should be motivated in our actions by our national security and interests, not what might look good in the halls of the UN.
The "lies" upon which the Iraq War is supposedly based were supported by U.S. Democrats and Repubs alike.
They were misinformed and gave support believing the information given to them was accurate and presented in good faith. That they did not dig deeper is a failure of judgment, but that is another issue.
Personally, I prefer to live in a U.S.A. that does not kowtow to the whims of the United Nations.
Agreed.
I've put forth my beliefs in this situation. I would like to hear what those of you who dislike George Bush would have had the U.S.A. do in March 2003.
1) make the borders opaque at a fraction of what we have spent in Iraq (thereby also stopping illegal immigration)
2) prohibit foreign nationals of Arab descent or name to enter the country for a period of 10 years, ban being renewable as necessary.
3) confiscate the property of any and all individuals and organizations preaching or financing jihad and would ban them from entering the country for life. (thereby generating revenue)
4) put bounties on the heads of all prominent leaders from #3
5) discontinue any and all aid to Israel. After all, many jihadists hate us because of it and we gain nothing by it.
6) discontiue any and all aid to countries that have anti-American groups. Enough biting the hand that feeds you!
That's just for starters.