2000 (aka Why We're Losing)

The insurgents in Iraq grow stronger every day, thanks to the help of the people who are supposed to be fighting against them. Every day, instead of standing up and declaring an end to the tolerance of violence, announcing the end of the assistance that the terrorists have grown to rely on, there are people who publically say they want a different world but refuse to act.

Are these the Iraqis? No.

These are the American Progressives, the Lefties, the Liberals, the Dems and the Left Independents. These are the people who do not rejoice over a triumphant election (in the face of seemingly overwhelming adversity, by the by) but instead horrifically glory in the deaths of 2000 men and women. "Its too much!" We have, apparently, zero staying power. Apparently, establishing a working democracy is only worthwhile if it can be done without the cost of lives or resources--regardless of the reasons that might seem to justify extra effort on our part.

But, of course, the elections in Iraq were a success. With 5 Sunni provinces there was all the opportunity in the world to prevent the Iraqi constitution from being ratified. All that was required was 4 provinces that voted against it, and it would have failed. Oddly, even though (apparently) the nationals hate us and the freedom we bring, only 2 of the 5 voted against the constitution, and it was ratified.

But this would be encouraging, this would be good news. Fortunately, the 2000th man died in Iraq, so we need not become distracted with the possibility that our efforts are paying off. Its sick. The insurgents DO have inside help...its called the American Left.