When it Comes to Iraq, Can the Democrats Afford Victory?

On the news this morning there is discussion of a bill in the US House of Representatives designed to put a deadline for US troop withdrawal from Iraq. I agree with many of those in the military that setting a deadline is the equivalent of providing important strategy information to our enemies. The logic is simple: if the enemy knows when we are going to leave they will know when to increase attacks (weeks up to withdrawal in order to make sure the US leaves). Congress forcing the President's hand in this way is paramount to treason, in my opinion.

Meanwhile, since the troop surge, violence has dropped significantly, areas are becoming more controllable, and people are cooperating with the US forces (including the turning in of terrorists). Everyone from the ground forces to the brass are reporting momentum in the right direction.

With each story indicating good news, the Democrats are getting more concerned. In fact, imagine what would happen to the Democrats, politically, if we actually won the war. They have invested in their rhetoric, policies, and positions in defeat. To win now would be devastating for Democrats, what a sad position for them to be in.

I'm not arguing that the Democrats lack patriotism, but rather that they have forced themselves into such a terrible position that can make them appear that way. We need to recognize the position they are in when they state their positions we develop our views accordingly. For me, I join the 57% of the population that doesn't want to leave without victory and I believe in our troops ability to meet that objective.

Newsweek Shamelessly Exploits Troops

While US forces continues to fight terrorism in the Middle East, Newsweek Magazine waged a war of exploitation on our troops. The above 12 American soldiers -- well trained volunteers who were defending our country in Iraq -- were killed when their helicopter was shot down in the conflict.

Without regard to the personal opinions of each of these people or their families, Newsweek has made them the poster children of the horrors of this war. The magazine explains the profound personal impact this lost has in its slow continuous drum beat against this war. This is just one more example of how irresponsible the media is and how consumers of the news needs to hold them accountable. In truth, people are doing just that by continuing to vote with their remotes for more conservative channels such as Fox News. Meanwhile, NBC, the recently deemed "most liberal" network by many conservative watch dog organizations, has seen a nose dive in its ratings with ABC's Charlie Gibson over taking the long popular Brian Williams of the Peacock Network in recent ratings.

I hope people keep taking a stand for our troops and against terror. I hope they are conscious about every media decision they make.