Newshour - May 8th - Grassroots Groups Seek to Influence Iraq Policy
Following President Bush's veto of the war spending bill, Congress is considering a new bill that would fund the war through July. The NewsHour looks at the role of grassroots political organizations in the debate.In this clip Jon Soltz from votevets.org and Melanie Morgan from moveamericaforward.org mainly debate the troop surge, the guy on the left seeking their return the lady on the right arguing they should stay.
- On the left - Retired General John Batiste speaking out against George W Bush.
- On the right - Challenging Americans with the idea that if the war is not won, America will be Nuked.
Reader Comments ( Page 2 of 2)
16. As a Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, I find the anti-war movement disheartening! General Batiste had a chance to control his AO (area of operations) and he DID NOT! Now he is blaming someone else, nice example of accountability (NOT)! These anti-war messages boost the morale of Terrorists, and enhance their fighting spirit, while sending our troops mixed messages! The middle east is a hot bed of terrorism, I would much rather fight them their instead of where my children are growing up! GOD BLESS AMERICAN, and Make our resolve to complete what we started STRONG!
Iraqi Veteran at 10:24AM on May 12th 2007
17. I do agree with Jack ott, that we need to have an ad that shows the positve accomplishments that are being made, but in a different ad. this ad current is to make an impact that should get everyones attention.Even if the fireball maybe a little dramatic, what we face as a danger to our society, can not be overdramatized. Maybe a picture of the new foot washes being installed for taxi drivers would focus on the true danger that already is in play. we had better start getting it. If anyone who is reading these response's does not believe that this is a war against Christians, but that will affect all Americans, I would be curious to hear that argument, and some facts to back it up.
Erik Freeman at 3:23PM on May 12th 2007
18. In recent months the formation of organizations like Gathering of Eagles, www.gatheringofeagles.org, and Operation America Rising www.operationamericarising.com in addition to the actions of Move America Forward would suggest there is a much larger base to support the mission of this war on terror, and its goal to crush the jihad by grinding it out in the Middle East than the media and the democrats would have most people to believe. While many of us are disappointed in the current administration, we believe in our troops and their mission and fully support what they are there to accomplish.
kimberly at 3:36PM on May 12th 2007
19. "I think it's despicable that we openly debate a cut and run policy when our brave troops are fighting, often at the risk of loss of life, to ensure our freedom. If we leave Iraq unfinished, they'll be on our shores before we know it."
Jack, your statement is as good today as it was almost forty years ago.
vegastracon at 4:31PM on May 12th 2007
20. Abraham Lincoln changed commanders 5 times before he found one (Gen. US Grant) he thought had what it takes to win. President Bush has done this with Gen. David Petraeus. He needs to work his plan. Yes VoteVets is a front group for MoveOn.org and their agenda is to get more liberal Democrats elected at our peril. To them it doesn't matter if we lose as long as it embarrasses the Bush Administration. It's disgusting!
Ken Bessmer at 10:33AM on May 14th 2007
21. http://www.nj.com/printer/printer.ssf?/base/columns-0/1179031283309280.xml&coll=1
vegastracon at 3:31AM on May 15th 2007