TOYING WITH GENOCIDE

I've said in previous posts that we have only three options: 1) The Gradual Reform Thru Introduction of Modern Self Governance Option (The ChimpyBushHitler Gambit); 2) Letting "Them" Have Their Way Option (Suicide) and 3) The Impossible To Conceive-of Conflagration, (War of The Worlds Scenario).

So far, nobody has a different analysis....and if you still think I'm nuts, read this. This is conventional thinking from a former Radical Lefty of the Sixties... If that's all that bothers you, read the comments.

Just what is to be lost if we allow the President's plan to fail is foretold here. It's nearly impossible to overstate the importance of this...a discussion that's not ever going to be had in the open space of public debate.

I'd add another scenario. Consider a couple of million Americans, including Liberal Ones, knocking off Muslims on the streets of this country. Don't doubt that it's possible...all it'll take is a couple of more 9/11 style attacks and widespread public panic and disorder.

Consider the panic over "second hand smoke" or some pig shitting on the lettuce as illustrative of how our risk averse, pantywaist society now reacts to very remote threats. Then project that to include real, demonstrable, and immediate risk; it's not a pretty sight.

We simply cannot allow our policy as stated by President Bush to fail. To do so is so irresponsible as to be immoral and ought to be criminal. To promote that failure as a matter of partisan political power-seeking is treasonous. If there were some other course of action, it'd be one thing....but absent any other alternative (Baker/Hamilton suggesting the Missionary Position Before Surrender proves there is none)

We WILL have to change how we do it, but we must not fail. Period.

More on what to change, later.