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2004-12-03 Iraq-Jordan

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Posted by Dan Darling 2004-12-03 4:39:37 AM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 America - what other nation on earth could have made this happen. In some ways, I'm almost glad that we will get no thanks or praise for our efforts, that were achieved by blood. Instead, this is story, of biblical proportions, is just page A20 news. All the way from the grunts to the commanders in chief, they will get no thanks for a battle, of the likes that the world has never seen in terms of human compassion, patience, skill and wit. And I think that is good. Good because praise leads to pride and pride leads to arrogance and arrogance causes a fall. We came we conquered and we gave the people back the power. Just like GW did in our revolution, GW does today. It's a rare occurrence in mankind's history folks. Enjoy the moment.

Posted by 2b 2004-12-03 8:32:18 AM|| 2004-12-03 8:32:18 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 hmm..didn't mean to denigrate the support of the British, Australians, and others who also made this happen. They should enjoy the moment too!

Posted by 2b 2004-12-03 8:37:47 AM|| 2004-12-03 8:37:47 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 I am sometimes a little (?) dismissive of Europe in my comments here and elsewhere. Usually this is in response to someone who, speaking on BEHALF of Europe, has made some outrageous claim.

I'm only speaking on behalf of myself (though I think at least 61 million Americans share my sentitments)when I offer a heartfelt
"Thank you!", to
- the United Kingdom
- Portugal
- Norway
- Denmark
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Estonia
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Poland
- Czech Republic
- Slovakia
- Hungary
- Albania
- Macedonia
- Romania
- and Bulgaria
for supporting our efforts to eliminate the menace of Saddam, and offer the Iraqi people a chance of freedom!

And that's just Europe! Australia remains (in a tie with England) our stanuchest ally. And there are others who have provided support, but do not have personnel in Iraq at this time.

This "Thank You!" is sincere, and includes a reminder to those of you speaking on behalf of Europe that there are SOME Europeans who do not agree with you!!

The U.S., in a leadership role but with real support from REAL allies, freed both Afghanistan and Iraq. It IS a proud moment for the us, and a historic one for the world. Our President did the right things...and enough of us recognized it to re-elect him. Thank God.

Posted by Justrand 2004-12-03 9:02:32 AM|| 2004-12-03 9:02:32 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 hear! hear!

Posted by anon 2004-12-03 9:16:42 AM|| 2004-12-03 9:16:42 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Sounds great. Sounds like they are moving away from violence and now have everyday concerns like most of the peaceful world.

Posted by Unagum Snaimp3188 2004-12-03 9:18:59 AM|| 2004-12-03 9:18:59 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 I still want al-Sadr and his Iranian masters DEAD!

Posted by leaddog2 2004-12-03 9:37:41 AM|| 2004-12-03 9:37:41 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 Well said, Justrand!

Leaddog2--Ditto!

Posted by Dar 2004-12-03 9:44:09 AM|| 2004-12-03 9:44:09 AM|| Front Page Top

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