Dear President Bush,
Last week was a blow to all of us in the Republican Party. However, it is time for you to pull out of the funk, get off the floor and get back in the game. The loss of Congress has demoralized the Party but frankly, I could care less. It has also demoralized the troops we have fighting in Iraq. As my brother, several of my friends neighbors are serving on active duty and in the Guard and Reserves, I care a about that a great deal. Since the election, you have appeared to be willing to acquiesce to demands of the liberal Democrats and to the Iraq Survey Group where the War is concerned. Enough!
You sir, need to remember that you are Commander in Chief and speak clearly to the troops and the American people that you are still in the War to achieve one thing, VICTORY! My brother is scheduled to deploy next year. The press is reporting that my friend in the 39th Brigade (Arkansas Army National Guard) and my neighbors in the 30th Brigade (North Carolina Army National Guard) will have to deploy to Iraq for a second time next year. In fact, one neighbor is currently in Iraq for the second time. They all believe in the mission and are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to wage this War. They willingly risk their lives and leave their families to serve in our name. In return they deserve our support. They deserve your unabashed support. This past week, you have left them turning in the breeze. They need to know that you are committed to victory. The troops need to know that the Commander in Chief is in their corner and is as committed as they are to this cause.
If you are not committed to winning the War, then step up to the plate and bring them all home.....NOW! Not in 4-6 months. Not in a year. NOW! Do not let these fine men and women sacrifice for nothing. I am one of your supporters. I am a fervent supporter of the mission in Iraq and the Global War on Terror. It pains me to say this, but if you are not 100% committed to victory, then this is not worth the sacrifice of another of our brave men and women. Nor is it worth the time spent away from family and home. Do not sacrifice them for no reason!
Mr. President, if you remain committed to winning the War in Iraq, it is time for you to speak out and show the resolve that the troops have come to respect. The message needs to come from you, not a spokesperson and must be clear; The United States remains committed to victory in Iraq and they are not sacrificing in vain.
If not, bring them home.
Regards,
The Opinionator
UPDATE: It appears the Dean Barnett at Hugh Hewitt's place is thinking the same way.
UPDATE II: Confederate Yankee as well.
UPDATE III: Tracked back at Blackfive.
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