Why we should stay

And why we should win. William J. Stuntz has an article in the Weekly Standard today titled, "Will We Choose to Win in Iraq?". William's article is one of the most articulate, well reasoned articles about the situation in Iraq I have read in a long time. Please read it all.

While he makes many excellent points, one of the largest things that have caused more harm than just about anything else is the following:

In this war, the Western press is a willing accomplice of the West's enemies. The effect on local opinion may not matter, but the effect on European and American voters may be huge.

Some of the most influential & respected media outlets in the country, relentlessly & intentionally mislead Americans just so they can further their agenda. And that agenda is not what is in the best interest of this country. Sadly most of our MSM has a serious case of Bush Derangement Syndrome (BDS). Their zeal to harm the Bush Admin by any means necessary has clouded their judgement to the point that they are unable to see the real damage they have caused.

And don't think that their litany of slanders, smears & perfidy have not had a negative effect on the GWOT (which does include Iraq). Just consider the single issue of how they have given aid & comfort to the enemy (this is but one of many ways they have undermined the GWOT). The terrorists know that thanks to the MSM, they are winning the media war decisively. And that is a critical aspect of this war that absolutely must be won if we are to succeed.

The fact that the Bush Admin has been able to prosecute the GWOT (yes it DOES include Iraq) as successfully as they have in spite of the MSM's treachery, is a tribute to his leadership & the dedication of our military.