Posted by
The Valletta Papers on Friday, January 12, 2007 4:11:03 PM
Dear President George W. Bush:
Thank you for standing firm for victory on the War in Iraq. I know it must be difficult to do the right thing in the face of massive criticism from the Democrats, the media, and even a few linguini-spine Republicans; but thank you for having the courage of your convictions in fighting terrorism and protecting America.
Kennedy criticized you as being "obsessed with victory in Iraq." Thank you for having that great quality and characteristic. Thank you for not joining in or succumbing to the chorus of losers who call for America's defeat and clamor for our soldiers to cut and run. Thank you for leading our nation in the pursuit of victory.
Thank you for finally warning and determining to go after Iran and Syria if necessary in order to protect our troops in Iraq. Thank you too for your follow-through on the warning with our recent raid on the Iranian embassy. Please continue to stand up to these tyrannies and terrorists.
Thank you for ordering the engagement of al-Qaeda in Somalia, and wherever we need to in order to prevent their survival and growth.
Please know that while the media and liberals deride and criticize you for your courage and determination, most Americans support you efforts to succeed and win.
Please consider that many of those who are uncertain and confused about the war would be stronger if your administration would unshackle our troops from all of the ridiculous and politically correct "rules of engagement." Please unfetter our soldiers and allow them to defend themselves and destroy the enemy. This war would receive much more support if you would set our military free to do what they know how to do best -- engage and win!
I, along with many Americans, am grateful that you (not Gore and not Kerry) are our Commander-in-chief. Please know that history will judge you based on how you execute the Iraq War and the War on Terror. History and Americans love winners and victory. We love freedom, liberty, and democracy. Please press on to victory.
In the meantime, thank you for standing firm in your convictions.
Sincerely,
Thomas R. Valletta