Random Thoughts

Just some random thoughts, politically speaking.

Alberto Gonzalez...the Lefties want to make an issue over the "Torture Memos" and act like it is a big deal. I have two issues with that. First, the "tortured" are not protected under the Geneva Convention based on the definition of who IS protected. An enemy combatant in uniform, etc. who is a conscript for a foreign government is accorded protection. I'm sorry but terrorists are not...save the insurgent speak. Second, who cares if these "detainees" get some "special" interrogation techniques applied to them? Their comrades flew planes into buildings in our country and killed innocents, non-conscripts...or were they "insurgents"?

What is it with the post-war Iraq debate? I will admit that it may not appear to be going smoothly. But, I have a suggestion; read "American Soldier" by General Tommy Franks. He admits the "novelty" of his approach to the war. Also, he admits that Phase IV, the post-war phase, would be long and difficult. We (especially the dissenters among us) should stop being Monday morning quarterbacks and get behind the Iraqi democratic process...and stand firm in the face of the "insurgents". By the way, the Epilogue of the book is right on the mark. The guy has some insight, for sure.

Why did George W. Bush turn the tsunami relief effort over to the UN? I won't go into how corrupt and politically bankrupt that organization is. That is for later. But why give the UN the fanfare? Granted, GW likely doesn't really want the fanfare because he really doesn't want the blame for anything that may go wrong. After all, this disaster was a natural act, an act of God if you will. And GW does believe in God, so the potential for it all being his fault is huge. Still, I think we should leave (or keep) the UN at bay. Maybe then we could just get rid of it.
PS. The UN complex in NYC would make great condos.

Back to Iraq...why go after Donald Rumsfeld? Like him or not, that guy can run an organization. The DC insiders hate him. I don't work for him, so I can say I like him. He seems like a "tell it like it is, no bullshit" kind of guy. What is wrong with that? Maybe he can be the next AD at the Ohio State University...yes, I am a Buckeyes fan.

The push is on for "reform"...social security reform, tax reform. Will it really happen? If it does in a manner that is not just political window dressing, but real reform, get ready to "live long and prosper."

Just random thoughts. Tell me what you think. More next time.