tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6228857.post112408951025840884..comments2023-10-01T12:02:11.483+02:00Comments on Firepower Forward: Something to Chew onFirepower 5 - Godspeed we Love Youhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06256359316052968592noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6228857.post-1124839500026610442005-08-24T01:25:00.000+02:002005-08-24T01:25:00.000+02:00Firepower Forward,Very impressive--so many times I...Firepower Forward,<BR/>Very impressive--so many times I've wished i had the 'command of language' to explain some of the feelings that are in my heart concerning our country, why I feel as I do about the War, and supporting our troops who are sacrificing so much for us. It is just too overwhelming to explain to those in the general public, and the 'media-educated,' WHY it matters so much to me. So, this I loved. Having 'adopted soldiers'and doing what I can--its still hard to put into words. So many people just don't seem to get it--or feel they're 'just entitled' to have an Army leave home and go defend them-- Someone else's son, not theirs, and for goodness sake, don't cost them any money! And all the time, my heart's filled with so much gratitude, and my words are just not sufficient. afraid I don't have much patience with those who disagree on the war anymore--not after reading so many of the military blogs, and searching out the real news from there, So, I guess I just wanted to say I wish I could commit your words to memory--but-can't do that very well, so, I'll just say thank you and keep them coming-God Be With You.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6228857.post-1124291875425873532005-08-17T17:17:00.000+02:002005-08-17T17:17:00.000+02:00I am glad you posted this commentary. I have just ...I am glad you posted this commentary. I have just finished "reading" the audio book "The Military History of Afghanistan" and am currently reading "Islam". Having a good understanding of the history of Afghanistan and, more importantly, Islam properly frames the issues.<BR/><BR/>What you write about the perversion of the Islamic principles rings very true. I think it is important to note that it isn't that Islam or Muslims are the issue, it is those radicals that have perverted their religious beliefs for their own ends.<BR/><BR/>The Taliban took advantage of a power vacuum as a result of the Soviet withdraw, establishment of a interim government that didn't pay attention to the historical context of the country and subsequent civil war. Most Afghan people initially believed any order is better that anarchy. (Reminds one of 1930's Germany).<BR/><BR/>The worst thing that could happen is to leave the same type of power vacuum after removing the Taliban from power and trying to impose Western style government on muslim people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6228857.post-1124228506918369652005-08-16T23:41:00.000+02:002005-08-16T23:41:00.000+02:00great postgreat postdevildog6771https://www.blogger.com/profile/09550696943739907561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6228857.post-1124148008554065952005-08-16T01:20:00.000+02:002005-08-16T01:20:00.000+02:00Very nice blog site!! Lots of info, bookmarked it....Very nice blog site!! Lots of info, bookmarked it.<BR/><BR/>I have a <A HREF="http://www.mightyresources.com" REL="nofollow">childrens careers</A> site/blog. <BR/><BR/>It pretty much covers childrens careers related stuff.<BR/><BR/>Come and check it out if you get time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com