Posted by
Saint Michael on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 5:33:38 PM
I hear this argument all the time. This is a blog post to Katherine Kersten article today and my response to that post.
“tiny litess says:
March 26th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Trident they are just part of the Bush propaganda machine.
Don’t you see that!
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Tiny,
As one of the Local Vets who rode the bus yesterday, I would like to respond to your comments. Labeling us as part of the "Bush propaganda machine” is the easy way to try and discredit us rather than engage in a rational discussion with one of us or even listen to what we have to say for that matter.
If you did talk with one of us you might find out that there are many members of VFF who support Pres. Bush and many who DO NOT. Our focus has nothing to do with the administration. It has to do with the war and our ability to accomplish our mission.
Our intent is to present what we saw when we were over there and the situation on the ground today. By hearing both of those perspectives, people can make up there own mind regarding whether or not we are making progress. We can show actual tangible progress on both a military and political aspect in Iraq. Those two factors are not mutually exclusive; they are closely tied together along with an economic piece that determines progress and ultimately victory.
From the soldier’s perspective, it doesn't matter how we got there. That debate has long lost it’s relevance in how to get out of Iraq. From a Historical viewpoint, have the discussion all day long but in regards to the current mission in Iraq, it has no bearing. WE ARE ALREADY COMMITTED and the current situation is what is relevant. The relevance of 05-06 as compared to the progress of 07-08 is what we are talking about. Progress has been made militarily, economically and politically. That’s coming from the soldiers who have been there, not the politicians in Washington DC.
If you want the political viewpoint, read the quotes and listen to the sound bites of your favorite Congressman. If you want the truth, listen to the Vets who have lived it!
The bottom line, as soldiers, we are carrying this burden. We know how to win this war and we have proved that over the last year. Let us do our job.