Is America Iraq's Guardian OR Are We Hypocrites?
A sovereign nation that we have taken on the responsibility to dismantle and reconstruct is about to be invaded. We incurred regime change upon Iraq, and accepted the responsibility of rebuilding the nation for the sake of stability in the Middle East and in order to neutralize soil we felt was rich for breeding terrorists and WMD. I ask you now, are we Iraq's guardian or are we liars and exploiters?
As we and Iraq stand on the brink of imminent invasion from Turkey, a supposed NATO ally, the nation we rendered defenseless, and now occupy and police, relies upon us to defend it with word and with force. What are we but hypocrites if we allow our supposed ally to enter Iraqi territory without welcome, and argue against Iranian influence in Iraq. If Syria or Iran were currently contemplating the entry into Iraqi territory, be sure that Condoleezza Rice would stand strongly and voice stern warning against such a plan. WHERE ARE YOU NOW CONDOLEEZZA? I am an open-minded Republican, but/and I stand for honor and truth foremost! Where do you stand America?
Our honor and whatever credibility we still have as a competent head of world order is in question today. Turkey should be warned that any invasion of Iraq is an invasion of its ally and protector the United States of America.
Turkey's alliance to the USA is questionable. When America sought to use Turkish airspace in our effort to topple Saddam, Turkey turned us away. At the last minute, Turkey refused us in an effort to remove a dangerous dictator. What kind of ALLY is that? You are not America's ally of convenience, and America is not Iraq's guardian of convenience!
Is America a country of honor and one where our word means something anymore? Have we not proclaimed ourselves defender of Iraq, and charged ourselves with insuring its safety against unruly neighbors. If terrorism emanating from Iraq exists and injures Turkey, is it not our responsibility to handle it inside the walls of Iraq? Allow the aggressive nation of Turkey to manhandle the Kurds, and we risk losing our strongest ally in Iraq (the Kurds) to another influence, perhaps Russia. Can we afford that loss of credibility and support now?
Consider that outside influences could be manipulating Turkey now in order to create a rift between America and its ally, just when America needs to be sure its back is without risk. Iran and/or Russia could be behind the terrorist actions against Turkish soldiers, and if so, are effectively spurring the aggressive Turks into action that could be detrimental to our alliance.
As we contemplate action on Iran, Russia's Putin issues warnings to America not to use ex-Soviet airspace or territory in that effort. Wall Street Greek (Greek/AMERICAN) asserts that in fact, Russia and or Iran are likely behind the "terrorist actions" at the Turkish/Iraqi border. The question posed now is, will President Bush and Turkey's Gul and Erdogan recognize this, or allow their nations to be used as puppets by Putin and Ahmadinejad.
As we and Iraq stand on the brink of imminent invasion from Turkey, a supposed NATO ally, the nation we rendered defenseless, and now occupy and police, relies upon us to defend it with word and with force. What are we but hypocrites if we allow our supposed ally to enter Iraqi territory without welcome, and argue against Iranian influence in Iraq. If Syria or Iran were currently contemplating the entry into Iraqi territory, be sure that Condoleezza Rice would stand strongly and voice stern warning against such a plan. WHERE ARE YOU NOW CONDOLEEZZA? I am an open-minded Republican, but/and I stand for honor and truth foremost! Where do you stand America?
Our honor and whatever credibility we still have as a competent head of world order is in question today. Turkey should be warned that any invasion of Iraq is an invasion of its ally and protector the United States of America.
Turkey's alliance to the USA is questionable. When America sought to use Turkish airspace in our effort to topple Saddam, Turkey turned us away. At the last minute, Turkey refused us in an effort to remove a dangerous dictator. What kind of ALLY is that? You are not America's ally of convenience, and America is not Iraq's guardian of convenience!
Is America a country of honor and one where our word means something anymore? Have we not proclaimed ourselves defender of Iraq, and charged ourselves with insuring its safety against unruly neighbors. If terrorism emanating from Iraq exists and injures Turkey, is it not our responsibility to handle it inside the walls of Iraq? Allow the aggressive nation of Turkey to manhandle the Kurds, and we risk losing our strongest ally in Iraq (the Kurds) to another influence, perhaps Russia. Can we afford that loss of credibility and support now?
Consider that outside influences could be manipulating Turkey now in order to create a rift between America and its ally, just when America needs to be sure its back is without risk. Iran and/or Russia could be behind the terrorist actions against Turkish soldiers, and if so, are effectively spurring the aggressive Turks into action that could be detrimental to our alliance.
As we contemplate action on Iran, Russia's Putin issues warnings to America not to use ex-Soviet airspace or territory in that effort. Wall Street Greek (Greek/AMERICAN) asserts that in fact, Russia and or Iran are likely behind the "terrorist actions" at the Turkish/Iraqi border. The question posed now is, will President Bush and Turkey's Gul and Erdogan recognize this, or allow their nations to be used as puppets by Putin and Ahmadinejad.
Americans need to stand up for what is right now. You need to call your Congressmen and you need to organize in protest against this Turkish action. Please use this blog to plan any organization. Post comments to this specific article and I will publish them. Let's talk about organizing a meeting at the UN in protest. Somebody send this to the State Department! Please comment, and tell the world America still has honor and a word worth trusting in!
posted by The Greek | 10:00 AM
1 Comments:
You talk about standing for truth and honor foremost. This administration and the war have neither.
The Kurds want to take advantage of the chaos to form Kurdistan, and the Turkish Kurds want to be part of it. You point out that Turkey is an ally, and the Kurds are allies. When they go to war, who do we support? The Kurds who want freedom and are our main ally in Iraq, or the Turks? Probably, as a Greek, you don't much like the Turks, but they are a part of NATO.
You ask whether we are liars and hypocrites. For the nation, the answer is no, merely human. For our government, the answer is yes.
And you are right, when our two allies go to war, whichever side we pick, the Russians will back the other.
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