Deadlines

There are just some things that cannot be placed on a deadline. In my opinion, war is one of those things.

Granted wars today are fought much differently than the wars of the past (namely because the enemy has changed drastically while the nations on the offensive have not the time, money, effort, nor support to become updated) but still...since when are a bunch of business men/lawyers/politicians the go-to-guys for battle/military advice? Why should lawmakers also be expected or even entrusted with protecting the physical safety if their constituents and of this great nation? Are they really the best judge of military history, military procedure and strategy? I think not.

Today's bill passage in Congress is a true act of arrogance. All the boasting done by Speaker Pelosi is ridiculous. A "victory" of a mere six votes is not a victory at all. That barely makes you relevant, and will not get a bill passed if/when vetoed by the President.

Representative Sam Johnson said it best when he said, "Internationally announcing our timelines for withdrawal literally hands the enemy our war plan...What world superpower would do such a thing?"

(I apologize for my political rantings today, but sometimes I need an outlet.)