I haven’t had the time to jot down a word on two on this blog in a while; the reason being that I’m simply at a loss for words. What is happening in the already volatile region ails me to no end. From Gaza to Iraq and now to Lebanon, things are deteriorating from bad to worse. Israel’s actions in Lebanon are yet another form of collective punishment that the Jewish State has so skillfully mastered over the years, with the latest example being Gaza where dozens of civilians, including women and children, have perished. Someone, somehow, must put an end to the carnage. It really is beyond comprehension.
What Hizbullah did was provocative and stupid. I see it as Hizbullah’s way of flexing their muscles. They say their attack across the border was to show solidarity with the Palestinians. What I see is that they not only drug their whole country to the bring of war, and killed civilians from both sides of the conflict, but, ironically, they have managed to distract the world’s attention away from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Lebanon occupies a special place in my heart. I have visited this beautiful country so many times and every time I go there I fall even more in love with this breathtaking place. I have a number of Lebanese friends who I admire greatly and have the utmost respect. My heart goes out to you in these very difficult times. My heart also goes out to the Gazans who are also being bombarded for the actions of one group who also chose the now trendy regional game of muscle flexing.
My heart also goes out to the Iraqis who are now immersed in a civil war. My heart also goes out to the Syrians, the Egyptians, the Jordanians, the Somalis and eventually to humanity itself for what we are witnessing nowadays is a sheer insult to our state of being.
Craig writes “but I guess the American public at large did not want to go further? ”
Since when does that matter? More than 50% of us Americans want our troops out of Iraq now. What, exactly, is that doing to President and his actions?
Nevermind — I just read about it. According to the article I read though, she said in her book that she regrets saying that. However, the article also goes on to say that there are many contradictions in her “regret” in saying this. Typical politics. Either way, it was wrong and absolutely horrible to say such a thing.
Linda,
When did she say this? Trust me, I’m not doubting that she did. Just curious as to when.
3ogla,
Im laughing at your comment. hehehehe. anyone who knows me knows i am a person of peace. Treat people the way you want to be treated.
In fact, my family refers to me as the defender of all minorities because I am the first one who will stand up and say something if someone says something offensive at a family gathering. hahahaha.
of course i do not agree with her. and what kills me is that Albright said this, never took it back, and yet america knows she said it, and no one in DC really stood up and said anything. America knows this yet we dont do anything about it. Thus, shame shame shame!
Linda
I’m confused, do you agree with her comments or your condeming them before I say anything I thought I’d get clarification from you, thanks.
Abu Sinan,
Here is the answer to your question about the Iraqi children, and unfortunately, Americans cant answer it because if we do,then it makes us look like heartless people. But, Albright made the world well aware of that by this unforgettable quote:
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“We Think the Price Is Worth It”
Media uncurious about Iraq policy’s effects- there or here
By Rahul Mahajan
Lesley Stahl on U.S. sanctions against Iraq: We have heard that a half million children have died. I mean, that’s more children than died in Hiroshima. And, you know, is the price worth it?
Secretary of State Madeleine Albright: I think this is a very hard choice, but the price–we think the price is worth it.
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Shame, shame shame!
SamSam, you are correct, I believe America should not have invaded Iraq. If the Iraqi people allow a barbarian like Saddam Hussein to rule, so be it, it is their choice.
Riggs, first, lets get creative with the name calling, no plagiarizing. You are also correct, the American Goverment reasons for invasion changed as often as the wind blows, pitiful. This does not mean that all Americans agree with this policy.
Next………
Take Care.
Can’t please all the people all of the time.
Caig The Jerk: everytime the security council tried to end the iraq sanctions you vetoed the move. You and the brits are directly responsible for the murder of over 500,000 innocents. and all of it for nothing, no nukes, no alqaeda, no nothing. then the story changed and became about democracy and liberating iraq only so your soldiers can replace Saddam’s intellegnce thugs. in a record time, you caused more harm ro iraqis and their property and their natural resources than Saddam did in his career. what a sick twisted people. I think you have to take a hard look at your religious teachings, your educational system, and your whole system if values.
Turner: “Iraq should have never invaded Kuwait”
but you can invade Iraq based on some outragous lies and cause the death of over 100,000 iraqis and create a civil war? who the fk gives you the right to kill and give lectures to us?