They’re withering about his dithering
If you look before you leap,
And worry that you’re in too deep,
If flag-draped coffins cost you sleep,
You’re “dithering.”
If you bring the experts in
To see if there’s some way to win,
And think about the next of kin,
You’re “dithering.”
If you’d rather get it right
Before you send them off to fight,
If answers aren’t black and white,
You’re “dithering.”
Better to be Bush and Cheney,
One naïve and one so brainy,
Ev’ry judgment foreordainy,
No “dithering.”
Better to be just like Rummy,
Confident, serene and chummy.
(Too bad he was such a dummy.)
No “dithering.”
Better just to cook the data,
Buy a scheme that’s still in beta,
Rush to war and fix it later…
No “dithering.”
So if you think this stuff’s a snap,
Just names and numbers on a map,
Instead of, say, an endless trap,
Stop “dithering.”
Announce that talking’s had its fun,
That all your experts think as one,
That you don’t mind your dreams undone,
Stop “dithering.”
But if you grasp the price of war,
And wonder what we’re fighting for,
Before you pledge a decade more:
Keep “dithering.”
Rick Horowitz is a syndicated columnist. You can write to him at rickhoro@execpc.com.
Nov 7, 2009 at 1:36 p.m.
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Thanks for showing that you cannot backup your absurd accusations.
Nov 6, 2009 at 11:33 a.m.
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Whats the problem SuperDave, you can dish out criticism but can't take it yourself. If you REALLY wanted the US to succeed (ie: no save haven for al Qaeda) in Afghanistan then what difference would it make how long it takes Obama to make his decision?
"Make a decision and move on!" Simple as that is it? "Obama is voting "present" because he has no spine." Yes, I'm sure the fact Obama is taking time to make his decision has nothing to do with significance of the decision. The lives of American AND Allied soldiers hang in the balance but what do you care, just hurry up. If you're such a great military strategist, run, don't walk, out to Washington and offer your services. Pathetic describes a layman like you, not knowing ANY of the facts, feeling justified in criticizing Obama for being pragmatic. But hey, don't question the "know-it-all", SuperDave.
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"Idiot" originally referred to "layman, person lacking professional skill", "person so mentally deficient as to be incapable of ordinary reasoning".
Based on your comments I think you're the one having trouble with "ordinary reasoning". Once you post you're fair game. If you can't stand the scrutiny then don't post.
Nov 5, 2009 at 8:45 p.m.
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Panama: You said "DiGriz, vatoloco and SuperDave think we should let Al Qaeda and the Taliban get a free pass for attacking the US. They say the war in Afghanistan is a mistake. I disagree!" Thanks for telling me what I think. Back it up. I have never said this to anyone on this forum, but you are truly an idiot. Back it up, or shutup.
Nov 5, 2009 at 11:02 a.m.
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correction: Obama would be criticized by the RIGHT, no matter when or what decision is made.
Nov 5, 2009 at 11:01 a.m.
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I thought the poetry was rather clever.
(Who said Horowitz was ever a journalist? This article is an opinion.)
The Afghanistan problem is more complicated than "leave" or "stay". The tough part is deciding how to accomplish either decision. Obama would be criticized by the left no matter when or what decision is made. Considering that we've been there for EIGHT+ YEARS, with no real progress, it's about time a President actually puts some thought into why we're there, and what the strategy should be. Personally, I think it's time to leave. The initial reasons for being there have passed, the perps long gone.
Nov 5, 2009 at 10:29 a.m.
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It's because of crap like this story that people hate poetry!!!
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Nov 5, 2009 at 9:33 a.m.
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DiGriz, vatoloco and SuperDave think we should let Al Qaeda and the Taliban get a free pass for attacking the US. They say the war in Afghanistan is a mistake. I disagree! After all, those responsible for attacking this country were given safe haven and allowed to prosper in Afghanistan. I believe we had every right to go into Afghanistan and eliminate both Al Qaeda and the Taliban after what occurred on 9/11. But Bush, Cheney and Rumsfield decided Iraq was a larger threat (to cheap oil, not national security) and we spent all our time and resources fighting a war that had nothing to do with the attack of the US.
Now Obama and this administration is stuck trying to accomplish what Bush could not. Is it going to be easy? Of course not, if it was then Bush would have posed with his “mission accomplished” banner in Kabul. Instead Obama is trying to come up with a strategy of dealing with an enemy that Bush, Cheney and Rumsfield could not.
I encourage President Obama to take his time, the end result is much more important than the pace of his decisions. It would seem DiGriz, vatoloco and SuperDave have little capacity for deliberation and analysis or poignant commentary for that matter.
Nov 4, 2009 at 12:41 p.m.
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Digriz-Why do you think Obama is taking too much time to decide? Americans are dying at a faster now it seems. Get out now!
Nov 4, 2009 at 10:39 a.m.
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This column is pathetic. RH continues to top his previous drivel. Obama is voting "present" because he has no spine. Make a decision and move on!
Nov 3, 2009 at 3:29 p.m.
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Let Afghanistan self destruct and everyone just kill each other if they want. We can still hold our agressive position on terrorism without trying to rebuild a nation that does not want to be rebuilt. Enough is enough. The Muslims will never change thier way of thinking against the West.
Nov 3, 2009 at 2:44 p.m.
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Wow, yours was the only comment in this article and yet it was number 4 in the list of Popular Discussions. You really carry some weight DiGriz.
Nov 3, 2009 at 2:42 p.m.
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That was worth a lot more than 2 cents sir. I sure hope that Washington is hearing that message. Thanks for the input DiGriz. Be safe.
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