Of Mice or Men: The Great Iraq Debate Sept 2007

Listening to the President and the candidates today makes me think of this comparison.

The Democrats are like mice. They scurry from poll to poll and focus group to fund raiser just to get a bite. Then they come out with their opinion and shockingly they want to pin their hopes on the United Nations, talking to enemies, and diplomacy. News flash: You can't trust the word of dictators or despots.

The Republicans are like men. They are strong. They take unpopular positions. Try to convince people they are right. They understand that sacrifice and casualties are part of changing the world. Some talk about the failings of the Rumsfeld policies, others about trusting a general in war-time, still others about the hope of Democracy. Breaking news: War is hard and there are some mistakes.

The Democrats are like mice. They flee from a fight. Honor, sacrifice, courage are words they use, but don't feel have any correlation with victory. A soldier or competitor's honor and sacrifice and courage are rewarded by success. By winning! No more ties. A stable and Democratic Iraq would be a major blow to terrorists and jihadists around the world.

The Republicans are like men. They know the military can handle this fight. We can win. We must win. Battle and competition end with a winner and a loser. In this case everyone loses in a tie. Iraq is just one battle in the war with radical Islam. By winning it, Republicans know that Bin Laden is weaker and we gain intelligence and experience with each province cleared.

If you are on the fence in this debate, join us. The Republican Party is the party that can win the war against Jihad and this IS the issue of our time. Just listen to the President of Iran if you do not believe we are at the beginning of an important time in history.