Just when do you draw the line in the sand and what generation will pay?
August 6th, 2006 | 
Author: The Democrats and their anti-war supporters are always saying ‘the wrong war at the wrong time’. Just when or who is going to pay for their delaying tactics? How long can they avoid drawing a ‘line in the sand’?
David at Thunder Run has posted a thought provoking commentary asking the question: When is or was the appropriate time to fight this war?
Or is Mr. Volz, and the rest of the “I support the troops but not the mission” crowd really saying that they believe some future generation should fight this war, and we should stall for as long as possible until that generation comes along? I wouldn’t be surprised if this is exactly what they mean, for every policy their party produces simply shifts the cost to some future generation, it never solves the problem, and it just makes it harder for future American’s to survive since they are already starting behind the gun.
The Thunder Run: When is the Right Time to Fight This War?
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Glad that David at TR notes we have been at war in Iraq since the first Bush – after his decision to leave Hussein in power, Clinton and the Coaliton maintained constant air bombardment over Iraq, which continued until the second Bush placed boots on the ground. At least we captured Hussein this time.
My problem is that an organized and even massive military response has yet to defeat guerilla tactics.
I certainly have no solution in mind.
I do note that one way terrorist groups have grown public support has been by supplying food, shelter and medicine and even schools. I suppose that is what’s meant by the “hearts and minds” phrasing.
And truly – it bothers me to no end to refer to “secterian violence” when the reality is that either civil war or anarchy are the words which apply.
And since I’m playing semantics, a ‘line in the sand’ disappears pretty fast, doesn’t it?
No doubt, as last week’s speech from the Islamic world expressed, there is a goal to roll back time and put Islam in control from Spain to India. I just haven’t seen an effective, decisive response to that – not because of those opposed to war, but those in charge don’t seem to be able to craft an effective and strategic policy of success. I also see that almost all those who led military efforts in 1991 are at the helm now.
Again, I do see much reason to defeat Islamic terror – but I do question if we are approaching and resolving the problem.
Joe – thanks for your thoughts on the issue. Actually, this war started back with the Carter admin. But that’s what I liked about David’s posting, he listed all administrations.
One thing I can say is the tactics of politicians who prefer to stick their heads in the “moving” sand give feed and fodder to the enemy. When you have the likes of Murtha, Durbin, Kerry and Kennedy making statements like committing cold blooded murder, comparing Gitmo to Polpot, kicking in doors of innocent civilians when talking about our troops or saying this administration is worse than Al Queda are a few examples. Al Jezeera loves these quotes from our own politicians and uses them profusely in there papers and tv news. This is aiding and abetting the enemy!! Providing propaganda to the enemy used to be considered a traitorous action in WWII. Apparently anything goes today though when it comes to damaging our country.
We cannot win a war on global Jihad with legislators who can’t identify the enemy. We cannot win this war on global Jihad with legislators who think that attaining political power is more important than the national security of our country.
I very much agree we have decades of bad leadership and policies that have helped the Islamic holy war fevers fester and grow.
And oh yes short term political gain has been the guiding factor for all these decades of policy. Policies of arming Islamic tribal leaders through the 1980s and no policies to assist a rebuilding of that fractured state after the soviets left were also aiding and abetting. And scoring cheap shots due to some bad behavior by some troops is bad business too. The military leadership – or lack of it – is where scrutiny should be applied.
Sadly there is no real vision in Congress, and all seem far more focused on the short term goals of re-election based on catchy phrases of the moment.
The result I see is frenetic, shapeless national policy at every level, and yep, the press will always give high profile to shipwrecks and nothing on the ships that travel to and from successfully.
But again, the current ship of state is lost at sea and the captain and crew are arguing endlessly over small details rather than address the true problem – we are lost at sea!
Thanks for your thoughts and feedback, too.