MSNBC is touting Bush's upcoming promotion of the US invasion of Iraq, a speech to be given before the US Naval Academy today. (Mr. Bush, try presenting your speech before 1AD families in Baumholder, Germany, a division that is on its second tour of Iraq). MSNBC's headline reads "Bush to lay out Iraq victory strategy." Bush is quoted as saying "I don't want them to come home without having achieved victory."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10253079/In fact, the August 31, 2004 headline in Stars and Stripes read:
BUSH: TERROR WAR MUST BE FOUGHT EVEN IF UNWINNABLE
(Deb Riechmann, AP)
No need to ask why reenlistment/recruitment rates are at an all-time low. The following "Stars and Stripes" letters provide the best rebuttal to Bush's latest policy contradiction:
Letters to Stars and Stripes War based on a lie/Less is better in Iraq/Guard faces extra problems—Nov. 28, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=33305Chew on this awhile—Nov. 27, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=33286DOD personnel system unjust/Troops need Sec. Harvey’s help—Nov. 25, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=33244Defending the war?—Nov. 24, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=33207Shame on Army Secretary—Nov. 23, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=33194U.S. shouldn’t fund chaplains—Nov. 14, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=32999Army Sec's rationale incomplete/When will the war end?—Nov. 11, 2005
http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=32946Deployments are too long—Nov. 4, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=32359&archive=trueNo vicious language, labels/Making room for opinions—Nov. 2, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=32315&archive=trueSoldiers’ moms not stooges/Give him a ‘ditto head’—Oct. 27, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=32565‘Reality’ requires truth/Another Jane needed/‘What’s the real issue?’—Oct. 26, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=32520What Would Jesus Do about Jane Fonda's actions?—Oct. 13, 2005
http://stripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=32175In the beginning .../ ... there was no ‘under God’/Practice religion ... or not/Keep God to yourself—Oct. 10, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=32130‘We deserve answers’—Oct. 8, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=32081Guard leaders fall short/Maintenance center lost—Oct. 5, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=32001Posse Comitatus & the NG/Give soldiers leave time—Oct. 4, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31985Cost of Living Allowance drop an "atrocity" for troops—Oct. 2, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31948Cheering for Sheehan—Oct. 1, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31914Dangerous security teams in Iraq (mercs)—Sept. 30, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31913Missiles vs. storm relief—Sept. 29, 2005
http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31883Military has it backward—Sept. 28, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31860Buried treasure?—Sept. 26, 2005
http://army.laser.net/article.asp?section=125&article=31223&archive=trueSuch a waste downrange—Sept. 25, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31815Anti-war, pro-troops/A ‘red herring’ column/ For equal-opportunity religion—Sept. 23, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31374&archive=true‘Must-read’ writer a patriot—Sept. 22, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31344&archive=trueAsking too much of soldiers?/Count your blessings/TX Governor should visit troops/(PNAC) Document is a must-read—Sept. 20, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31310&archive=trueRetention, pay, policies/Robertson and double standards—Sept. 19, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31284&archive=trueGerman aid for United States—Sept. 18, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31253&archive=true‘Shame’ for Katrina response/ ‘What went wrong’?—Sept. 15, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31188&archive=true(Pat) Robertson ‘a real danger’—Sept. 14, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31142&archive=trueKatrina another Bush failure—Sept. 13, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31168&archive=trueIraq isn’t ‘fantastic’/ Appalled at colonel’s comments/ ‘Fantastic’ isn’t the word—Sept. 10, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31139&archive=true"It's OK to criticize Bush"—Sept. 8, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31137&archive=trueSheehan deserves meeting/ War diverts needed funds—Sept. 5, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31134&archive=trueGetting help from KBR—Sept. 4, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31133&archive=trueKBR won’t repair equipment—Aug. 29, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31033&archive=trueGrim reminder of the future –Aug. 28, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=31014&archive=trueGIs don’t need civilians—Aug. 27, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30994&archive=trueBush should see Sheehan—Aug. 26, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30993&archive=trueLeaders have failed troops/Keep America out of the muck/ Protest at funeral shameless—Aug. 16, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30750&archive=trueU.S. should leave Iraq—Aug. 15, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30732&archive=trueEmergency leave denied—Aug. 14, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30703&archive=true‘A crock of nonsense’—Aug. 9, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30620&archive=trueSheen has shown his support—Aug. 7, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30590&archive=trueBring the troops home—Aug. 5, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30570&archive=trueMarine didn’t see big picture/ ‘Military Fear Factor’ insulting—Aug. 4, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30526&archive=trueChange spouse protection act/ Fear and loathing in Doha/To officers: Listen to NCOs—July 30, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30412&archive=trueNothing wrong with T-shirt/ Another offensive T-shirt?/ It’s just a T-shirt—July 21, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30228&archive=trueBush must fire Rove—July 20, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30219&archive=trueA liberal ‘apologizes’—July 18, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30179&archive=trueStop assault on non-Christians/Disappointing pair/ Whose steaks were they?——July 11, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=30021&archive=trueDifferences not anti-American—June 24, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=29704&archive=trueDFACs are for dining/Weak leaders are the problem—June 23, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=29674&archive=trueIraqis must fight for freedom—June 22, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=29665&archive=trueWrong response to speech—June 21, 2005
http://stripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=29647&archive=trueLack of cultural training—June 18, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=29575&archive=trueBring back higher standards—June 17, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=29554&archive=trueSimply too much time apart—June 16, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=29544&archive=trueFewer visits, more help—June 6, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=29335&archive=trueAmericans shoulder blame—May 25, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=29104&archive=trueA repeat of Vietnam—May 22, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=29058&archive=trueCivilians should wear civvies—May 12, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=28831&archive=trueMyth of the ‘liberal media’/ Voters got what they asked for—May 7, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=28744&archive=trueShow was ‘charade,’ ‘phony’—May 5, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=28689&archive=true‘Sandbagging’ young recruits?—Apr. 4, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=28017&archive=trueA promise is a promise?—Mar. 30, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=27920&archive=trueWhat happened to honor?—Mar. 23, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=27772&archive=trueAFN needs diverse opinions—Mar. 21, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=27724&archive=trueMattis comments no surprise—Feb. 9, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=27724&archive=trueLawsuit addresses higher-ups—Jan. 27, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=26519&archive=trueGonzales not right fit for Gis—Jan. 25, 2005
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=26475&archive=trueDon’t give him any medals—Dec. 23, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=25762&archive=trueFight for America goes on—Nov. 8, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24974&archive=trueSoldiers did the right thing/No valid reason for war—Oct. 23, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=25065Stop-Loss policy unfair—Oct. 21, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=25010An “important” project?—Oct. 20, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=25009A vote for Kerry—Oct. 16, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24921Draft more fair than stop-loss—Oct. 11, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24832Undeserving commander—Oct. 8, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24789Send reservists home first—Oct. 6, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24747No to civilianizing hospitals—Oct. 5, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24725Retirement for reservists/Googler makes discovery/Check facts on Kerry—Oct. 3, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24704Ugly American Returns/Germans support Americans/Free to speak foolishly—Sept. 30, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24661Questions on prostitution rule--Sept. 29, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24613Make deployments equal—Sept. 28, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24612Bush to blame?—Sept. 27, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24600Army’s redheaded stepchild—Sept. 26, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24584Broadcast was offensive—Sept. 25, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24566Halliburton and profits—Sept. 23, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24531Deployment doubly difficult—Sept. 17, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24421Toe the line or else—Sept. 11, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24320Strong leadership?—Sept. 6, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24226AAFES censorship (of F 9-11)—Aug. 29, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24087Bush’s behavior on 9/11—Aug. 27, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=24055The letters below ("What protection?" and "Response to Rumsfeld") are in response to a letter Rummy wrote to the troops and had published in "Stripes" on or around June 26, 2004. Rummy’s letter is here:
US TROOPS' SKILL EMANCIPATED IRAQ
(Stripes did not provide an URL)
To the troops:
More than 15 months ago, a global coalition ended the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein and liberated the people of Iraq.
As in all conflicts, this has come at a cost in lives. Some of your comrades made the ultimate sacrifice. For your sacrifices, our country and the president are deeply grateful.
In a free, democratic country we have vigorous debates over important public policy issues--none more heated than a decision to go to war. But this should not distract us from the mission at hand or lessen the magnitude of your accomplishments.
The threat we face must be confronted. And you are doing so exceedingly well. Indeed it has been a historic demonstration of skill and military power.
On Sept. 11, 2002, 3,000 citizens were killed by extremists determined to frighten and intimidate our people and civilized societies. The future danger is that, if the extremists gain the potential, the number of casualties would be far higher. Terrorists are continuing to plot attacks against the American people and against other civilized societies. This is a different kind of enemy and a different kind of world. And we must think and act differently in this new century.
These extremists think nothing of cutting off innocent people's heads to try to intimidate great nations. They have murdered citizens from many countries--South Korea, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom and others--hoping to strike fear in the hearts of free people.
Theirs is an ideology of oppression and subjugation of women. They seek to create radical systems that impose their views on others. And they will accept no armistice with those who choose free systems.
They see the governments of the Middle East, the United States and our stalwart allies as targets.
Consider the background. In the span of 20 years, Saddam's Iraq invaded two neighbors, Iran and Kuwait, and launched ballistic missiles at two more. He employed poison gas against soldiers in Iran and against kurdish villages in his own country.
The United Nations and the U.S. Congress shared the view that Saddam's regime was a threat to the region and the world. Indeed, in 1998, our Congress passed a resolution calling for the removal of the regime. And over the years the U.N. passed 17 resolutions condeming Saddam's regime and calling on him to tell the U.N. about his weapions programs. He ignored every one.
Information gathered since the defeat of Saddam's regime last year confirms that his last declaration to the United Nations about his weapons programs was falsified. The U.N. resolutions had called for "serious consequences" should Saddam not comply. He did not.
The president issued a final ultimatum to Saddam to reliquish power to avoid war. Saddam chose war instead.
By your skill and courage, you have put a brutal dictator in the dock to be tried by the Iraqi people and restored freedom to 25 million people. By helping to repair infrastructure, rebuild schools, encourage democratic institutions and deliver educational and medical supplies, you have shown America's true character and given Iraq a chance at a new start.
But most importantly, your fight--and ultimate victory--against the forces of terror and extremism in Iraq and the Middle East will have made America safer and more secure.
You are accomplishing something noble and historic--and future generations of Americans will remember and thank you for it.
Response to Rumsfeld—Aug. 20, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=23942Too much Fox? You decide; Civilian leadership failed the troops—Aug 18, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=23897Too much FOX news—Aug. 6, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=23371&archive=trueDon’t follow leaders blindly; Kerry’s war actions—Aug. 5, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=23370&archive=trueWhat protection?—Aug. 2, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=23299&archive=trueLetter was chilling; Christ’s words lost—July 30, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=23296&archive=trueBush leadership weak—July 29, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=23295&archive=trueDon’t blame Clinton—July 27, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=23293&archive=trueBush vs. military standards; Gay marriage—get over it—July 24, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=23290&archive=trueConservatives are like sheep—July 15, 2004
http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=22980&archive=trueBush actions parallel enemies—June 30, 2004
http://www.stripesonline.com/article.asp?section=125&article=22650&archive=trueConservatives feel betrayed—June 26, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=22515&archive=trueCan FOX News be trusted?—June 18, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=22420&archive=trueImpeach Bush—June 11, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=22413&archive=trueTroops not forgotten—June 7, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=22240&archive=trueLies and failures—May 23, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=22017&archive=true‘Year in hell’ long enough; Treat GIs like heroes—May 20, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=22003&archive=trueRumsfeld should resign—May 11, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=21889&archive=trueIraq resembles Vietnam; Distortion and deception; Abuse of prisoners—May 9, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=21779&archive=trueBush fought pay restoration—May 3, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=21768&archive=trueWe need them back; Get out and vote; Enough is Enough—April 18, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=21380&archive=trueThanks, Secretary Rumsfeld; Supports troops, not mission; Let them come home—April 13, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=21375&archive=trueDr. Laura and the Military—March 26, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=20988&archive=trueA little selective amnesia; Spend more for protection—March 25, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=20987&archive=trueMust demand better—March 7, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=20639&archive=trueCanceled R and R; Vietnam, Iraq similar—Feb. 8, 2004
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=20107&archive=trueMedical Data/ Criticism familiar, still unfair--Dec. 20, 2003
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=19127&archive=trueBush visit disrupted dining--Dec. 5, 2003
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=18886&archive=trueKindergarten aides/Indians betrayed even today—Dec. 2, 2003
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=18882&archive=trueReal national tragedy—Dec. 1, 2003
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=18794&archive=trueWill be glad to leave Army; Conditions deplete Guard—Nov. 30, 2003
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=18800&archive=trueTake Limbaugh off AFN; Mission real national tragedy—Nov. 28, 2003
http://www.stripesonline.com/article.asp?section=125&article=18798&archive=trueWill Limbaugh change?; Remove Limbaugh show—Nov. 27, 2003
http://www.stripesonline.com/article.asp?section=125&article=18797&archive=true‘Hero’ image a myth--Nov. 19, 2003
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=18614&archive=trueMoney can't fix Iraq--Nov. 16, 2003
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=18548&archive=trueThanksgiving visit--Nov. 7, 2003
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=18888&archive=true Part-timers' busy/Reserve your criticism/Not getting paid/Not complaining/Retention/We’re prisoners--Aug. 31 – Sept. 6, 2003
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=17663&archive=trueBush not in Iraq--July 13, 2003
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=17296&archive=trueTired combat veterans/Jump through multiple hoops/Petty rules lower morale/ Separation anxiety justified/ Transformation plan/ 1st BCT has done its part/deployments -- June 29 – July 5, 2003
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=125&article=17294&archive=true 
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