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| Newt Gingrich: World War Three Has Begun; Let's Roll |
| 2006-07-22 |
| I agree with Newt, but he needs to know that at least 50% of the Lebanese army are Shiite, and under the effective control of the Iran-Syria axis. Thus, I would shelve concerns about democraticizing Lebanon (and the entire Middle East) until Hizbollah and Hamas, etc are destroyed. Yesterday, Victor Davis Hanson signalled support for pure military solutions to the problem of Arab-Persian aggression. Rantburgers shouldn't fear escalation, because it is the solution.. The civilized world stands balanced between victory and defeat. The long road to victory begins with the free world helping the Lebanese democracy defeat Hizbullah, expelling the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and removing all of the 10,000 plus missiles aimed at Israel from Lebanon. Then we must create the circumstance where the Lebanese can control their own territory and thus end the mortal threat to Israel. The ceasefire called for by the recent and ill-advised G-8 communiqué would do the opposite. It would simply allow the terrorists to organize and prepare for the next round of killing and bloodshed. The nature of the threat - with Iran at the epicenter - is at its core ideological. The ideological wing of Islam that is irreconcilable to modern civilization. And while not operationally connected, the events of just the last seven weeks throughout the world share the common strategic goal of defeating the West and its values. It could be accurately described as a third world war. Just place these events on a map and a clear picture emerges. An Iran-Syrian-Hizbullah-Hamas terrorist alliance is waging war against Israel; seven bombings in Mumbai, India, killed more than 200 people; North Korea, launched seven missiles, including an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of hitting the West coast of the continental United States; seven Americans pledging allegiance to al-Qaida on video tape; a plot to bomb New York City subways and tunnels; 18 Canadians arrested with twice the explosive force used in the Oklahoma City bombing. Now add all the cities where previous events have occurred and a global campaign of terror is no longer deniable. The free world must stand up to the barbarism or be defeated by it. In the current conflict, the free world must stand ready to support the democratic government of Lebanon in its quest to impose authority over all of Lebanon but especially its southern border region. This will test the resolve of the civilized world to turn this vicious attack on a democracy into an opportunity for an historic victory over terrorists and their state sponsors. In this crisis of civilization, with nerve and steady focus it is possible to win a decisive victory. |
| Posted by:Anginens Threreng8133 |
| #4 You are in error with your editorial commnet: The Lebanese army is 30-35% Shia, much like the population. |
| Posted by: Oldspook 2006-07-22 20:35 |
| #3 I don't think RBers fear escalation AT8133, for exactly the reason you state. Hold onto your hats folks, the next 6 years (2008 + 4) are going to be wild... |
| Posted by: Tony (UK) 2006-07-22 17:05 |
| #2 McCain is for open borders and wonÂ’t get past conservatives that want border control with no amnesty. Newt is for Israel, tight border control, against amnesty, and peace through force. It will be Newt or someone like Newt that will make it as President. McCain as a President is a MSM fantasy. Giuliani wonÂ’t get past social conservatives and is also a MSM fantasy. With the uprising in the Middle East, DemocratÂ’s and RINOÂ’s are in trouble. For example, king RINO himself Senator George V. Voinovich, all of a sudden loves the heck out of Bolton. Democrats can thank the Hezbollah attack on Israel for their downfall otherwise Democrats were on their way to the control the House and/or Senate. The Republicans wants Israel to destroy the terrorists and it gets Iraq out of the news. Republicans can thank the Hezbollah attack on Israel for renewed energy from the base. This explains why the Democrats, other than hatred for Israel, want this conflict stopped immediately. The Democrats know that their agenda for this fall is getting shredded. I wouldnÂ’t be surprised to hear Hillary say that she has switched to kosher meals. Social conservatism has run its course and wonÂ’t be on the ticket in 2008. I am dead against abortion, but the reality is that Roe v. Wade will NEVER be overturned. The gay marriage Constitutional Amendment is dead. IRS is cracking down on churches using the church as political platform. Social conservatives around the country are waking up to that fact that the promises that have been promised by politicians running on the social conservatism agenda, have not materialized. Republicans wonÂ’t be able to use the social agenda to raise money. There will be only four subjects in 2008 for Republicans. WoT, strict border control, no amnesty, and support of Israel. |
| Posted by: Poison Reverse 2006-07-22 16:39 |
| #1 I have been listing to Newt and I think he should be the next president. His foreign policy I always considered a little weak until now he is stepping up to the challenge finally. His economics are superb and would be a boon to our countries future. I am a Independent not Republican but am seriously considering registering as Republican so I can vote in the primary for Newt. I suspect it will be a close one between him and McCain. |
| Posted by: C-Low 2006-07-22 10:56 |