Sunday, September 26, 2004
National Security: In the Doghouse (or Foxhole)
While the US is engaged in a war on terror, terrorism is on the rise:
The State Department recently reported that there were 175 significant terrorist attacks in 2003, the highest number of significant attacks in 20 years.
There were more terrorist attacks by Al Qaeda in the 30 months after September 11 than there were in the 30 months preceding September 11.
More Scary News: Dramatic Increase in the Nuclear Threat Posed by North Korea
In 2000, North Korea was believed to possess no more than 2 nuclear weapons. In 2004, experts believe North Korea possesses at least 8 nuclear weapons, a 400% increase.
Failure to Finish the Job Against Al Qaeda in Afghanistan
By deploying a relatively small number of ground forces, and by diverting resources to Iraq, we reduced our chances to defeat Al Qaeda and achieve long-term stability in Afghanistan.Military officials say foreign fighters are continuing to advance their terrorist aims in Afghanistan, and the county is now in danger of reverting to a terrorist breeding ground.
Inadequate Planning for Iraq and Go-It-Alone Attitude Have Left Our Troops at Greater Risk, Our Forces Stretched Thin, and U.S. Taxpayers Paying Most of the Bill
America has provided 90% of the troops and 90% of the resources for the Iraq war. This has been the largest call-up of the National Guard and Reserve since World War II.
It's time for a change in leadership. Kerry can restore our international reputation. Bush has burned too many bridges. Kerry has both served in a war and also returned from that war and made courageous efforts to bring our troops home. He has the first-hand experience to lead us forward in Iraq and to deal with other national threats that the Bush admin. has been ignoring (N. Korea, Iran, Syria).
The State Department recently reported that there were 175 significant terrorist attacks in 2003, the highest number of significant attacks in 20 years.
There were more terrorist attacks by Al Qaeda in the 30 months after September 11 than there were in the 30 months preceding September 11.
More Scary News: Dramatic Increase in the Nuclear Threat Posed by North Korea
In 2000, North Korea was believed to possess no more than 2 nuclear weapons. In 2004, experts believe North Korea possesses at least 8 nuclear weapons, a 400% increase.
Failure to Finish the Job Against Al Qaeda in Afghanistan
By deploying a relatively small number of ground forces, and by diverting resources to Iraq, we reduced our chances to defeat Al Qaeda and achieve long-term stability in Afghanistan.Military officials say foreign fighters are continuing to advance their terrorist aims in Afghanistan, and the county is now in danger of reverting to a terrorist breeding ground.
Inadequate Planning for Iraq and Go-It-Alone Attitude Have Left Our Troops at Greater Risk, Our Forces Stretched Thin, and U.S. Taxpayers Paying Most of the Bill
America has provided 90% of the troops and 90% of the resources for the Iraq war. This has been the largest call-up of the National Guard and Reserve since World War II.
It's time for a change in leadership. Kerry can restore our international reputation. Bush has burned too many bridges. Kerry has both served in a war and also returned from that war and made courageous efforts to bring our troops home. He has the first-hand experience to lead us forward in Iraq and to deal with other national threats that the Bush admin. has been ignoring (N. Korea, Iran, Syria).
