I saw this off-topic topic and decided to add my ten pennies. I was in the USMC (United States Marine Corps) I served my time and am now a citizen of the states again. I have seen many things in Iraq firsthand, and I must say that many of you are wrong about the war. It isn't a waste, well not just a waste; it is the largest military disaster in tactical implementation since Hitler called Rommel from the lines in North Africa.
The war had a purpose and a good one at that. And even now the Iraq citizens show a lot of gratitude for what we have done over there for them.
The war on terrorism is not a big manhunt for any one person; it is an attack on terrorist organizations as well as the countries and political powers that support them.
The problem is we have already won the war in Iraq and it is time to let them govern themselves because if we outstay our welcome it will turn into a real disaster. But we can't just remove a dictator and turn away form what it is we did, first we have to be sure we didn't remove a dictator just to replace him with another one. We have seen firsthand what happens when the war reaches U.S. shores, so it is better to fight on their soil than ours. However it is over and now is the time to bring everything to a close, reinforce our intelligence and special opps. side of the military and remove the armed forces.
I dislike Bush I dislike his personality I dislike his policies and most of all I hate the way he has let his personnel run this war campaign. <_<
I have to say though that isn't the topic of this off-topic topic.
I have never felt sorry for homeless I have never once been under the impression that there was a lack of work anywhere, and I have moved over 50 times and lived in every western state. The only thing I see is a fat lazy nation that complains about the lack of opportunities, when in reality there is an endless horizon of potential limitless in things that can be accomplished if they only have the will to do it. People just don't want to work, they want to have things given to them. Free medical, dental, housing, ect.
However I am not one to say when disaster strikes we shouldn't help. On the contrary we should rally up in support and be glad to lend a helping hand. When my house burnt to the ground four years ago it was hard to pull together and rebuild that which we had lost. It wasn't the help from others that did it but rather our determination to live better. The help was small, neighbors helping here and there help to clean up, a friend lent us a place till we could build and rebuild. But it made a huge difference. And when a neighbor needs help even if he lives on the ocean 1000 miles I will gladly help him. Because I am an American with a few patriotic bones left.
I don't care to support the actions that the political powers take but they are not what make this country, it is the people. The people are what this nation is about and if shit leadership causes you to follow blindly then so be it. But I will put my life on the line to help you and me, my family and loved ones. I will do that so we can retain all the freedoms that exist and when we are enjoying those freedoms I will work to make this country a better place to live providing services that others can enjoy, and I will enjoy the services of others who work for that same goal.
That is the America I live in. We are a people of many ruled by none, and if those who lead us are wrong it is up to us to remedy that. Do something to change something don't sit back and complain, point out all the problems wrong with the nation all the things wrong with the "Right" or "Left", republican, democrat, many people sit around pointing out all the things wrong but none come up with any solutions.
Your glass is either half full or half empty, we are citizens and it is up to us to change what we dislike. So I drink mine half full, and if yours is empty then fill it back up, and stop bitching about not having enough.
Oh and in regard to a touch-screen I don't care at all it is not a selling point to me. Either way I'll be happy to have one.
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