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Obama Renewing American Leadership
Obama Renweing American Leadership
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Saturday, July, 14, 2007 10:25 AM
DanielleClarkeVietnamVet
writes:
http://www.foreignaffairs.org/20070701fa
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Saturday, July, 14, 2007 10:26 AM
DanielleClarkeVietnamVet
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Saturday, July, 14, 2007 10:46 AM
DanielleClarkeVietnamVet
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Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
First of all i am a Vietnam veteran, who volunteered with the USMC. During that war, I was trained to make the air President Nixon would breathe when flying above 20k feet.
During the Vietnam War we at least had plenty of soldiers to give others a break. Today our soldiers are at the breaking point.
I am writing to express my dismay over President Bush's reaction to the recent threat assessment from U.S. counter-terrorism analysts. The assessment found that al-Qaeda has regained strength in a safe haven along the Afghan-Pakistani border. Despite this evaluation, the White House issued a statement claiming that we are making security progress in the war on terror. George Bush only knows what war to start and who to attack but he doesn't have the ability to ask how to complete a war and why to start one, other than because he just wants too. Now we have an almost broken military.
During the Clinton administration our defict was low, but that was because Bill Clinton closed bases and reduced troop levels. So Clinton knew when and where to close bases and reduce troop levels, however, he also didn't know to ask why he should do it and how it would affect our military..
This administration is also in denial, and its failure to acknowledge the facts is putting the United States in danger. The report found that al Qaeda has regrouped to an extent not seen since 2001, the year our nation was rocked by a devastating attack.
During the vietnam war we had a draft. We at least had enough troops. Today's military / soldiers will never be able to resolve any future wars due to George Bush and Bill Clinton. The thought of another attack of that magnitude on U.S. soil is very upsetting to me, and I am seriously concerned that our president continues to disregard this information.
George Bush only knows to ask who and what and The clintons only understand to ask when and where. Those without mirror neurons, who can't ask how and why are like robots, which is a form of artificial intellegence. A robot only knows to ask what and who and when and where but doesn't have the foresight to ask how and why.
Personally i am throwing my support to Barack Obama, who i feel, has the best understanding and ability to know how and why to go to war. He understood "why" we shouldn't have gotten into this stupid war and "how" this would affect our troop level and safety.
I can only hope and pray that you post my letter in hopes that our country and our military soldiers are not totally destroyed with this war in Iraq.
If George Bush and his republican congress can't give our troops a break, and stop breaking our military, then i ask them to at the least propose a draft or get us out of Iraq now!
Thank you for your time.
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Saturday, July, 14, 2007 11:15 AM
BobV01
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Obama can not lead...
Obamas Healthy Fathers and Families Act, with a catchy title and the substance to be a VAWA funding vehicle demonstrates the extent of his leadership skill. Obama, who will not call for shared custody, has resfused, wnats apparently single mothers to lead America.
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Saturday, July, 14, 2007 1:03 PM
onceamarine
writes:
Danielle
You are getting off to a rocky start. You will not get sympathy or attention in these TH posters columns if you hog it.
Your very first post was way too long. I read every last word just to learn a little more about Mr. Obama. I learned what everyone already says. He is wordy, he expresses what appear to be cognizant thoughts. But I sincerely doubt that he has anything like the ability to carry through on his thoughts.
My suggestion is that you give more care to who you whole heartedly support. Obama has high sounding words although many are at variance with others. I don't see a possible leader of the U.S.A. and the free world, but rather what would be an experiment in presidencies that we can ill afford. We don't have time for any such strange experiment. We are close to tearing ourselves apart as a nation, and Obama would probably be the last nail in our coffin.
As a former Marine, San Diego right, you should know to exercise more prudence. Don't do the womanly thing and fall in love with the guy.
Last but foremost, treat TH carefully. You will gain acceptance and the ear of others by using a lot of prudence. It takes time and many small post to be heard. Shouting will only get you ignored. Also you must know that if I have taken the time to give you good advice, you should respect that advice or ignore at your peril. If you truly think that our salvation is in this man's hands, then be careful as you construct your assistance... Semper Fi..
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Saturday, July, 14, 2007 3:16 PM
DanielleClarkeVietnamVet
writes:
Thanks for your opinions
I am new here and can only share what God above has guided me to say. If what i say speaks to another then so be it. Then i am only the vehicle for that message.
I pray you all understand my desire to help our soldiers. We need a draft asap. Or we need to get out.
As for Barack Obama i have seen how he works across party lines.
As for this site i just wanted to get what God has for me to share so if i posted in a negative way forgive me.
respectively Danielle Clarke
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