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09/17/2003 Archived Entry: "Astounding"
Astounding
This essay puts the lie to wide military support of the Iraq invasion. Frankly, I'm surprised it made it to print in this country. This guy's military career is over - I hope he doesn't catch too much shit for this.
For the last six months I have participated in what I believe to be the great modern lie: Operation Iraqi Freedom. After the horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001, and throughout the battle in Afghanistan, the groundwork was being laid for the invasion of Iraq. "Shock and awe" was the term used to describe the display of power the world was to view upon the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom. It was to be a dramatic show of strength and advanced technology from within the arsenals of the American and British militaries.
But as a soldier preparing to take part in the invasion of Iraq, the words "shock and awe" rang deep within my psyche. Even as we prepared to depart, it seemed that these two great superpowers were about to break the very rules they demanded that others obey. Without the consent of the United Nations, and ignoring the pleas of their own citizens, the U.S. and Britain invaded Iraq. "Shock and awe"? Yes, the words correctly described the emotional impact I felt as we embarked on an act not of justice but of hypocrisy.
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Posted by Laura in DC @ 09/17/2003 03:10 PM NY
http://www.paulacole.com/multimedia/audio/MyHeroMrPresident.mp3
Off topic a bit perhaps, but well worth the listen!
Kudos Paula!
Posted by Aristophanes @ 09/17/2003 04:28 PM NY
This guy's military career is over - I hope he doesn't catch too much shit for this.
You are being too kind, and grafting your sensibilities onto this regime.
I hope he makes it home alive.
I would also be interested to know how many soldiers who spoke up against the lected Pinhead got extra duty assignments, or were rotated back into combat when they were supposed to come home.
These bastards do not play by any rules.
Posted by (: Tom :) @ 09/18/2003 10:36 AM NY
