Originally Posted by MTKrav911

YEah, but we weren't there prior to 9/11 is the biggest point I'm making. THe threat originated there, now we're there (rightfully or not I'm not arguing that), and we have to stay there until either they change, or we win.

I don't subscribe to the notion that Americans have to change our view of Radical Muslims. It's Radical Muslims that must change and become part of a peaceful society. I don't believe we're the bad guy just because we're there. Again, if you didnt want us there, then 9/11 should never have been executed.

I feel the real tragedy of all this, is again the Clinton Administration. I don't fault him for 911 directly. I fault his policies of not retaliating enough against Al Qaeda in the 90's. The first Trade CEnter Bombing in 93 and the USS Cole attack in 98. This sent a clear message that The U.S. won't retaliate. So AL Qaeda became bigger. Enough to execute 9/11.

Now they know not only will we retaliate? But we'll shut down your finances here by tearing up suspcious Muslim charities that laundered terrorist funds, etc. But, that we also will maintain a presence. Right in Mecca. And won't leave until it's time.

Mammoth, I don't totally disagree wi th you, and know I'm a bit righty on my military viewpoints anyway. But I also am voting McCain becasue he's the only true moderate with a long history of voting both sides of the aisle. Sometimes(Many Times) to the furor of the very Right Neo Con Republicans who I hope all basically die.

I'm willing to give teh old man with Experience 4 years, rather than a kid with no experience.