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Russia Considers Iraq Deployment
Russia's defense minister said that he is concerned about the situation in Iraq and that his country would not rule out sending a peacekeeping force to help restore order under U.N. auspices, Russia's Interfax news agency reported Thursday. This story is by Dana Bash, Rym Brahimi, David Ensor, Elise Labott, Barbara Starr and Ben Wedeman of CNN.
Matt's Chat: While other "allies" also consider supporting the Iraq effort, I am not surprised to see Russia among the first to jump on the bandwagon. I still don't think the UN will agree to US terms for a mandate, so I'm pretty sure that this will not come to pass. I agree with those who say that we need more troops - Iraqi troops - in Iraq.
Mark's Remarks: I am not totally confident in Russia either. I hear they are only wanting to participate if they get paid, i.e., more aid to them economically. To me, I would think Russia would want a stable southern border to their vast country, and getting Iraq secure would facilitate that. It looks like the raiders are lining up for a piece of the pie. Shame on Prez Putin for seeking $$$ over the right thing to do. We took most, if not all of the risk in overthrowing Saddam, now Russia wants paid. Give me a break. The Polish are better allies.
Dean's Anti-War Stance Not So Bad After All (?)
Would you have voted to spend $260 billion to bring a better life to a country where American soldiers are being killed standing guard at hospitals and traveling in convoys, killed simply because they are American soldiers? Is this what you get from "foreign policy experience"? Is this why a Democrat — in particular a Democrat who opposed the war — can't beat George Bush? This commentary is by Susan Estrich posted at the Nashville City Paper.com.
Matt's Chat: American soldiers know very well what the risks are. They are the most professional military force on the planet. They are doing their job VERY WELL and this kind of politicization demeans their hard work and dedication for our country. The money isn't important, we'll make more. The important thing is that we did what was neccesary to protect our country and help the people of Iraq throw off the bonds of tyranny and oppression. The "foreign policy experience" of the last administration has caused this nation a LOT of foreign policy DISASTERS, Iraq is one of them. There are plenty more. It is VITAL to our national interests that the power of the United States is understood by our enemies. I believe a first hand "understanding" is what well be most effective. And yes, this is why a Democrat who is opposed to war (I assume this Dean isn't opposed to "all" war, just "this" one.) won't beat the President.
Mark's Remarks: Ms. Estrich is a liberal parrot. All she does is ramble off the same talking points I have heard the radical left bemoaning. My colleague is correct above with his statements. We went farther, faster, and with less casualties than ever in a war, and the liberals were wrong about all the inhumanities and casualties and bogging down. They were wrong, so now they need to denigrate the great work our men and women have done overseas by politicizing this event. You know, we would not even be fighting on two fronts if the previous administration would have minded the foreign policy and not the intern policy. If Clinton would have taken Sudan's 3 or more offers to hand deliver Osama and evidence of his deeds, then 3,000 innocents would have been saved. Of course, Ms. Estrich would rather we take 260 billion and funnel it into the drug of welfare so we can addict more people. You know, Dean is Neville Chamberlain. He is an appeaser. He would have negotiated, and threatened with terrorists, but never would have acted. His domestic and foreign policies scare me more than Al Gore and Hillary Clinton. This man is a socialist extremist, who wants to radically alter America, and the media are trying to portray him as an outsider, like they did Clinton. One thing they have in common: the ability to raise money and take deals from shady characters. Wonder who Dean is promising nuclear secrets to?
Bowling For Truth: Celebrity Tidbits
Britney Spears: "I think we should just trust our president in every decision that he makes and we should just support that."
Jonny Depp: Depp said he wanted his two children, ages 1 and 4, to experience the United States "like it's a kind a toy — a broken toy maybe. Investigate a little bit, check it out, get this feeling and then get out."
Mark Chimes in- Johnny Depp has done too much hash with the Phoenix boys and the Corey Feldmans. He fits in well with the French. Duplicit, snivelling, and drug headed. Great way to teach your kids about the country that made you, Mr. Depp. Go to hell. Can't wait to see you blown to hell in "Once Upon a Time in Mexico." As for Britney Spears, say what you like about her sexuality, but for once she is right on in her views on foreign policy. You go, girl!!!
