Vietnam: Take 2
We are on the brink of World War III with good old Uncle 'W' leading the way. A black gold owning Texan, the most powerful man in the world, who can't finish complete thoughts at the State of the Union address is going to lead us into the battle against terrorism or is it vengeance (which ever you choose). Because you know we have to "get" the Taliban or Al Qaeda or Iraq or Iran or whatever Muslim extremist faction we are going after this week. Why are we going to war? Is it because of Colin Powell's High-Res Satellite Photos that show Iraqis bulldozing land, which might prove to be the foundation for a hard water facility? Is it because 'W' has interest in American Oil and Iraq is limiting the export of its oil? Was that the sound of a cameraman clapping a slate and saying Vietnam: Take 2? I think it was. Business and money comes down to this war. Vietnam was the same; Johnson was a Businessman. Today, who knows who's in on this war scandal. 'W' can't be heading this one up on his own. Powell is too busy looking at satellite photos and making all too timely announcements about tapes; Cheney's in therapy trying to get over his Napoleon Syndrome. So who's at the heart of this? The businessmen of America. War alwa
Johnson's Speech made on August 5, 1964 in response to the Gulf of Tonkin incident states "Our purpose is peace. We have no military, political, or territorial ambitions in the area." And goes on to say "We must make it clear to all that the United States is united in its determination to bring about the end of Communist subversion and aggression in the [Southeast Asia] area." (President). Another parallel. Is 'W' using LBJ's tactics to deceive America? If we aren't in a war for military, political or territorial purpose why are we in it? LBJ seemed to think to make money. 'W' does too. In a recent newspaper article in The Future, three congressmen are proposing to reinstate the draft, in hopes of preventing a war (Addington 6). Sounds good on the surface, you know, make congress think twice about sending their children to war. Unfortunately over half of congressmen already have children in the armed forces. Once again I ask, where is this money going to come from to support the 14 Million males ages 18-26 that are registered with Selective Service? According to Tom Raum of the Sarasota Herald Tribune, the economy is in serious trouble and believes that Bush is trying to enter a war the USA could win swiftly and decisively in hopes to kick start the world economy (Raum 1). He also mentions that Bush is losing popularity and this will be a large campaign issue. "Would this country elect another president in time of war if it didn't have to?" (Raum 2). During Vietnam, Lyndon Johnson rode the coattails of Kennedy and Richard Nixon was "self-appointed" to a second term as president. Johnson's occupation before his political career was business; he was in business to make money. Why would
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