tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740696.post116274344865294239..comments2023-07-19T07:58:57.708-07:00Comments on TRUTH: The Second Archive: Saddam and Wyatt EarpRockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00854198954252415753noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740696.post-1162749690051231152006-11-05T10:01:00.001-08:002006-11-05T10:01:00.001-08:00Sgt Dub, I'm happy to hear from you. By the way, y...Sgt Dub, I'm happy to hear from you. By the way, you seem like a pretty good writer, I wonder if you've considered doing a book? I'm a professional writer and we could team up--or, you could approach a publishing company yourself. Find a focus and put it down. Get an editor or ghostwriter to tell your story or your ideas for how these things could work in Iraq and Afghanistan. Just thinking out loud. :)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I think I'm always going to demure to you on issues regarding what to do in war, and what to do in peace where you are, in Afghanistan. You have a better vantage than I, and you seem to be eminently professional. So, while I'll put my two cents in on my blog, thinking these things out as a layman, I will certainly learn from you about reality on the ground, and about the Afghan people and culture.<BR/><BR/>This is valuable stuff for the world to know.<BR/><BR/><I>One more point, the Taliban was successful at maintaining peace in Afghanistan for a while, but actually eliminating anyone who doesn't agree with you isn't a good way to live.</I><BR/><BR/>Yes, I agree. Much like Saddam kept the peace, and Mussolini made the trains run on time, and Hitler revved up the German economy. There are always advantages to ruthless dictators. Democracy is harder. Eventually, democracy is better, though, as I'm sure you agree.<BR/><BR/><I>First, I believe the majority of problems in both countries are caused by foreign individuals and organizations that do not want to see either country succeed in democracy. If outside negative influence was mitigated and the countries left to heal themselves with assistance from the world, then you would see a renaissance in Iraq offering music, art, literature, and business.</I><BR/><BR/>Good to know. I wonder how we get the foreign influence out of Iraq and Afghanistan?<BR/><BR/>I've spoken before on this blog about a possible Arab/Muslim renaissance, and I think it's not only possible, but as you say, likely it will happen if this once great culture can go back to its historical roots in the arts, medicine and science. They used to lead the world in all these.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I don't even mind a Marshall Plan for the area if it could be guaranteed that the money wouldn't go down a rat's hole. You're right, though, peace is first.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comments. Appreciated as usual. And, thank you and your buddies for your service. We are ever grateful. Yes, do write a post soon.<BR/><BR/>Have a great day.<BR/><BR/><I>Rock</I>Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00854198954252415753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740696.post-1162749686882481372006-11-05T10:01:00.000-08:002006-11-05T10:01:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00854198954252415753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740696.post-1162746385895487332006-11-05T09:06:00.000-08:002006-11-05T09:06:00.000-08:00One more point, the Taliban was successful at main...One more point, the Taliban was successful at maintaining peace in Afghanistan for a while, but actually eliminating anyone who doesn't agree with you isn't a good way to live.Dean aka Sgt Dubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205009134475623975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32740696.post-1162746051425061642006-11-05T09:00:00.000-08:002006-11-05T09:00:00.000-08:00Rock, As I'm on my 2nd tour in Afghanistan and 0 i...Rock, As I'm on my 2nd tour in Afghanistan and 0 in Iraq (so far) I am speaking of both countries we are working in with the same problems and issues. First, I believe the majority of problems in both countries are caused by foreign individuals and organizations that do not want to see either country succeed in democracy. If outside negative influence was mitigated and the countries left to heal themselves with assistance from the world, then you would see a renaissance in Iraq offering music, art, literature, and business. I believe Afghanistan will take much longer as the infastructure was all but elinated after 25 years of war. Secondly, I do believe there are people in both countries that can stand up at some point and unify their respective country. The outcry from some that these are just puppets of America are just as damaging as the terrorists that strike at the innocent. During our own period after the Revolutionary War, people were amazed that after we elected a 2nd and 3rd President that there was no civil unrest, no riots in the streets that this works. You can't build democracy over night, it has to start somewhere, it has to start out slow. When the people of these two countries finally realize who the real enemy of their countries are, and confront that enemy, we will see change. Unfortunately, we don't know what the future holds, we can only do what we feel as right, and righteous to help our fellow human partners on this planet.<BR/><BR/>I would love to be a guest blogger at some point, I usually need a trigger comment or story to get me going on a roll. I'll let you know when one hits me. Thank you.Dean aka Sgt Dubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205009134475623975noreply@blogger.com