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Sorry seems to be the hardest words
A few points if I may:
Regarding the attempts of the media to get the President to say he's sorry:
There were 3 questions at the press conference and ABC's Peter Jennings focused solely on this in his analysis afterward.
I genuinely think it would be great if he said his sorry for not protecting this country or he would admit to making mistakes. As I think former President Clinton could also. But neither SHOULD. It's not because they don't feel sympathy, or are less introspective then we are as human beings. It's not because the President is in an election year. What many fail to see is that ANY weakness on this subject by our leaders only strengthens the resolve of our enemies. It may be hard for Peter Jennings to comprehend but even someone as low on the national totem pole as myself but every station in the Arab world carried the press conference. They are looking for a reason to continue their fight. Our leaders cannot do this at this time. It is just not practical or feasible.
With regards to the Iraqis taking charge of there own country:
It reminds me of the biblical story of the exodus from the Hebrews from Egypt. These former slaves never forgot their oppression and their whole mindset was one of slavery. This is why they were forced to wander the desert for 40 years. None of the people from that generation were allowed to continue onward because they never fully realized they were free. It was up to the next generation to fulfill their collective destiny. So it may be with the Iraqis. They have been suppressed for so many decades that they cannot conceive they can be free.
The U.S. had it's own growing pains. For years before Washington became president there was much chaos. Many state representatives who helped frame the Articles of Confederation asked Washington to become their king. Here are men that fought against the monarchy of Britain and they were still in the belief that only a strong man can rule the young nation. So it is I'm afraid with the Iraqi people so far.
Regarding the attempts of the media to get the President to say he's sorry:
There were 3 questions at the press conference and ABC's Peter Jennings focused solely on this in his analysis afterward.
I genuinely think it would be great if he said his sorry for not protecting this country or he would admit to making mistakes. As I think former President Clinton could also. But neither SHOULD. It's not because they don't feel sympathy, or are less introspective then we are as human beings. It's not because the President is in an election year. What many fail to see is that ANY weakness on this subject by our leaders only strengthens the resolve of our enemies. It may be hard for Peter Jennings to comprehend but even someone as low on the national totem pole as myself but every station in the Arab world carried the press conference. They are looking for a reason to continue their fight. Our leaders cannot do this at this time. It is just not practical or feasible.
With regards to the Iraqis taking charge of there own country:
It reminds me of the biblical story of the exodus from the Hebrews from Egypt. These former slaves never forgot their oppression and their whole mindset was one of slavery. This is why they were forced to wander the desert for 40 years. None of the people from that generation were allowed to continue onward because they never fully realized they were free. It was up to the next generation to fulfill their collective destiny. So it may be with the Iraqis. They have been suppressed for so many decades that they cannot conceive they can be free.
The U.S. had it's own growing pains. For years before Washington became president there was much chaos. Many state representatives who helped frame the Articles of Confederation asked Washington to become their king. Here are men that fought against the monarchy of Britain and they were still in the belief that only a strong man can rule the young nation. So it is I'm afraid with the Iraqi people so far.
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