The Whining Voice of Cut 'n Run
Boston Globe columnist Joan Venocchi pretty much channels the voice of every cut 'n run liberal in America today. We need to leave Iraq. President Bush has made mistakes. Things are tough in the Middle East. Whine, whine, whine.
Like a bride-to-be whose fantasy of marriage extends no farther than the dress, the cake and the party on her wedding day, cut 'n runners like Venocchi seem remarkably unwilling to answer the questions of what's going to happen in Iraq once American soldiers leave. Is it in America's interests to have the region dominated by Iran? For Iraq to become a haven for terrorists, a la the old Afghanistan? Is it right for America, having asked for the Iraqi people's courage and commitment, to leave brave, purple-fingered people to fend for themselves in a country abandoned to the blood thirsty remnants of Saddam's regime? Would doing so enhance or destroy America's image in "the world" (a preoccupation of the liberals)?
Venocchi's trick of quoting General Abizaid's assertion that "it is possible" that Iraq could descend into civil war is dishonest in the extreme. It's an old lawyer's trick to ask if something "is possible" when a hostile witness is on the stand -- after all, it's also "possible" that Iraq could quickly transform into a healthy, flourishing democracy.
Yesterday, Hugh Hewitt interviewed General Abizaid on his radio show. The General is optimistic about our chances of stabilizing Iraq, and very, very clear about the frighteningly negative consequences of failing to do so.
It's an interview Joan Venocchi -- and others like her -- would be well-advised to read.
Like a bride-to-be whose fantasy of marriage extends no farther than the dress, the cake and the party on her wedding day, cut 'n runners like Venocchi seem remarkably unwilling to answer the questions of what's going to happen in Iraq once American soldiers leave. Is it in America's interests to have the region dominated by Iran? For Iraq to become a haven for terrorists, a la the old Afghanistan? Is it right for America, having asked for the Iraqi people's courage and commitment, to leave brave, purple-fingered people to fend for themselves in a country abandoned to the blood thirsty remnants of Saddam's regime? Would doing so enhance or destroy America's image in "the world" (a preoccupation of the liberals)?
Venocchi's trick of quoting General Abizaid's assertion that "it is possible" that Iraq could descend into civil war is dishonest in the extreme. It's an old lawyer's trick to ask if something "is possible" when a hostile witness is on the stand -- after all, it's also "possible" that Iraq could quickly transform into a healthy, flourishing democracy.
Yesterday, Hugh Hewitt interviewed General Abizaid on his radio show. The General is optimistic about our chances of stabilizing Iraq, and very, very clear about the frighteningly negative consequences of failing to do so.
It's an interview Joan Venocchi -- and others like her -- would be well-advised to read.
posted by LadybugUSA at 8:47 AM
4 Comments:
The whining voice of the editor...
eddy's neither a Christian scholar nor military expert so asking him anything is futile. Obviously he knows little of law since he missed Carol's comment about asking about a possibility. eddy-boy lacks the sense to understand anything is possible. If asked, "Is it possible eddy has a brain in his head?" even I would answer "yes". But if asked, "Is it likely it works?" I'd have to say, "Not based on anything he posts at Liebau's blog, no."
I heard the interview. He speaks as if he knows, which he should since he does. eddy and other Bush haters can't handle the truth.
Prove thieves and robbers.
The rest of the Scriptural reference speaks of turning fathers against sons...on account of ME. He doesn't speak to how nasty it could get. Don't pretend you understand Biblical teaching, you'll only hurt yourself. For One Who said, "Blessed is he that lay down his life for another..." to think Christ would be so confused as a lib to be unable to determine who's cause is noble or righteous, well, you don't have any knowledge of the Bible, so try some other losing argument.
One thing Christ would definitely NOT go for is eddy's constant accusations, such as "thieves and robbers" without any evidence to support it. That's just what "Judge not..." covers.
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