Ending the Endless War: DU article by Jack Rabbit

[Martin Eden]

Ending the Endless War
March 20, 2004
By Jack Rabbit

Just over one year ago, on March 18, 2003, Mr. Bush launched the invasion of Iraq. This action was sold to the American people as a necessary war to deprive a brutal dictator of weapons of mass destruction that might be shared with the international terrorists with whom he was associated. The invasion was the centerpiece of Mr. Bush’s war on terrorism.

As is now widely known – and as many of us knew all along – Saddam in fact had neither weapons of mass destruction nor close associations with international terrorists. Vis a vis the war on terrorism, the invasion was a complete waste of time. As a result of invading Iraq, vast military resources that could be better spent pursuing Osama and other real terrorists are tied up in the quagmire Bush has created in Iraq.

As we approach the first anniversary of the invasion, Mr. Bush and his people believe that the war is going quite well and they are prepared to make it the centerpiece of what is called – with some dispute – Mr. Bush’s campaign for re-election. While polls show that Mr. Bush gets low marks from Americans in every other aspect, his leadership in the war on terrorism rates high approval.

Democrats should regard this as an opportunity to peel away the last vestige of Mr. Bush’s long-undeserved popularity because the war on terrorism in reality has been as miserable a failure as everything else Bush has done since assuming power.

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/articles/04/03/20_ending.html

[0rion]

1. I wish it could be true......

I doubt just changing the POTUS will alter the course this country is already on.

[Jack Rabbit]

2. Maybe that isn't true, but . . .

That may be true or it may not be true that choosing the alternative we are to be offered in November will alter this country's course.

On the other hand, we know that not changing leadership is a sure way to not change that course.

Senator Kerry says that if one believes that he would have gotten us into Iraq the same way Mr. Bush did, then one should not vote for Senator Kerry. Frankly, I don't think most Republicans would have gone to the lengths Bush and his aids did to fabricate a case for war.

[0rion]

5. True....

That's why wars based on lies can't be acceptable to anyone much less we as Americans.

Only way to change the course we are on is for the PEOPLE to regain control from the special interests and politicians.

[Jack Rabbit]

3. Thank you, Mr. Eden

Your vote of confidence is heartfelt.

[Martin Eden]

4. Mr. Rabbit,

Your article stands on its merits.

It would be a travesty if Bush won in November based on the public perception that he's conducted an effective war on terrorism. This is a misconception that must be dispelled, and I appreciate your effort.