Our Soldiers as a Political Shield

November 20, 2005

On November 20th, Bush said at a symbolic speech in South Korea that U.S. troops will remain in Iraq "until we have achieved the victory that our brave troops have fought for." and went on to declare, "The defense of freedom is worth our sacrifice," ; "The cause of freedom will once again prevail." During his address he linked Iraq with terrorism, and the global strategy on terror.

His response again, is to stand up on a stage in front of our soldiers and make a speech about how he supports them in the war effort.  Of course the response is positive; each soldier is hand picked as usual, with no questions permitted. He presents himself as the Commander in Chief for another political photo-op. Who would confront him? Why would they? They are not allowed, that's why.

Bush is undoubtedly under pressure. He lied to start an illegal and unilateral war, and after a couple years he is finally being called on it by both the Democrats and Republicans in Congress. His honesty is being openly questioned by most Americans and his approval ratings are about 35%. With continual challenges to the Iraq War and his domestic polices and responses, the beleaguered Bush must do what he can to fend off attacks.

With no more credible excuses and little support, he uses our military as a shield against his critics. It is pitiful politics when an unpatriotic politician such as Bush uses our soldiers, alive and dead as a justification to continue a war.  Johnson and Nixon used the same tactics during the Vietnam War and failed.  American saw through it as they do now.

Beware when politicians, or anyone calls our soldiers heroes and make references to their sacrifice. They don't mean it and are merely protecting themselves and hiding from the truth. It is only narrow minded people who must applaud a soldier to hide their cowardice and evil intent.

Shame!