| Porter Goss spoke and the nation listened. The world heard this leader. However, the question is, can we trust the words of this man? Is he doing, as others in this administration do, presenting the propaganda of the day?
In a recent interview with a Time magazine reporter, Timothy J. Burger, Porter J. Goss was asked of the hunt for Bin Laden. Is there any progress? Does American intelligence know where this terrorist is? Goss responded: "I have an excellent idea where he is." Mr. Goss added, however, "when you go to the very difficult question of dealing with sanctuaries in sovereign states, you're dealing with a problem of our sense of international obligation, fair play."
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Goss is suggesting that America acknowledges and honors the sovereignty of other states. He indicates that we are doing what is necessary to respect the dominion of foreign nations. Goss is even implying that America will not violate the sanctuaries of sects that differ from our own. These words would lead one to believe that the United States is allowing other nations to think for themselves and to act independently of our wants. One might even suppose that the desires of the neoconservatives are not our dictum. Is "change a regime" no longer our mission? Possibly, US policy has been modified. Could this be?
Goss continues, "We have to find a way to work in a conventional world in unconventional ways." Now the truth is told.
We as a nation are practicing the policy of "unconventional" wisdom. We will find a way to do as we desire; however, we may need to do it in a manner that is unexpected, and we have thus far. |
| America, our President and the Pentagon, chose to unilaterally attack countries in the name of "spreading democracy!" This is not as convention would dictate.
Our Commander-in-Chief announced his intent. He stated, "You are either with us or against us!" This might be considered other than the normal course. Even Daddy chose to build a true, large, and lasting coalition.
The Whitehouse manipulates information, they "fix facts" in an attempt to gain greater support from allies. Is this powerfully avant-garde or standard practice?
When the Downey Street memorandum is discovered, the administration denies that they ever did anything other than what they know to be "right," correct, or ethical. Denial is the custom of Bush 43 and his Band. Well, we cannot always perform in an unusual manner.
We have our traditions. The people of the United States trust in God. We inscribe the words on our coins and print these on our currency. Americans know God is on their side. Our President tells us so. George W. Bush claims to be a disciple of God. He states publicly and proudly God told him it is his mission to lead the people of the United States of America. Bush proclaims, "I trust God speaks through me. Without that, I couldn't do my job.''
Knowing that the all-mighty supports our President, we follow him. We venture forth. As a country, we impose our beliefs on others. We do so forcibly. America dictates democracy, occupies, and calls it liberation. This nation is respectful in these unconventional ways. Through these acts, we exhibit "our sense of international obligation, fair play"; or so Porter Goss would have us believe. |
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