Rah Rah Rah!
It looks like the war is going to happen, I wish that it wouldn't, but odds are that by the end of next week US forces will be attacking Iraq. I haven't blogged much about the situation as I haven't been certain which side I fall on, I don't want war, but on the other hand the peaceniks annoy me.
Over the last week I've become a supporter of the war and I think it is the only way that Saddam can be dealt with. I feel that the Iraqi people will benefit from this war and that resistance will fall apart very quickly. I've read an article by an Iraqi nationalist and he made a pretty good case that the Iraqi general populace will support the American removal of Saddam and will work enthusiastically with us afterwards to establish a democratic government. The Iraqis want their own government and they deserve it, the deserve freedom.
I am a big supporter of President Bush and I think that he is doing a good job dealing with an incredibly hard situation. He has done all that has been asked of him in justifying the potential military action, congressional approval, going to the UN, etc, etc. Bush is determined to deal with Saddam and he's focused, I believe it's for the right reasons and is a necessity.
The costs of the war will be substantial, financially and loss of life. The cost of maintaining, placating and keeping a constant tab on Saddam will be even higher. I still hope that a peaceful resolution is possible, but as that depends completely on Saddam I don't see that happening.
George Bush is my president! God Bless America, God Bless Iraq and down with Saddam!