The Blondie’s Take on What’s Up…


The AP has reported today that public opinion about the Iraq situation is equally divided.
Most opposition is comprised of older Americans, minorities, lower income Americans, people in the Northeast and Catholics. In a poll conducted by the Associated Press shortly after Saddam Hussein’s capture, opinion was two to one in favor of the war.

This present sentiment appears to be fostered by new information, what I called weapons of mass distortion, and the knowledge that this administration sought to invade, occupy and control a sovereign nation based on distorted thinking and secret ulterior motives. Notwithstanding the enormous cost of war, the social implications for the many returning military who suffer the consequences of another unpopular campaign may have significant long-term affects on our citizens’ faith in their government.

Another factor for the American doubt is the lack of a definitive solution. Our continued presence seems to be hindering efforts to stabilize the insurgency and get about with the business of building a democracy, where for centuries, despotism was the rule of the region. Bush’s blind arrogance that led to the overthrow of a regional dictator, failed to consider that the policies of that country, once secular, are now at risk to religious extremism. Yesterday, I read that Iraqi soldiers were defecting from the ranks rather than take arms against their countrymen. We are not winning any hearts over there, and we are losing the hearts of half of America over here.

Note: Fatalities of Coalition forces since August 1st is listed at 44; Thirteen fatalities since last Sunday.