George Bush has a responsibility to meet with Cindy Sheehan

Over the past few days, I am sure many of you have heard the story of Cindy Sheehan, the "Peace" Mom from Vacaville, California. I know this is a polarizing issue as almost everything is in the United States. But Ms. Sheehan deserves to hear the truth from the President. I have grown fed up with President Bush's irresponsibility to the Iraq War. The truth is simple: He went into the war with no plan and he still does not have a plan to withdraw troops. He sent troops into battle unprepared and he has done nothing but use straw man arguments when anyone asks him a question about Iraq. Just this morning Nebraskan Republican Senator Chuck Hagel agreed with Massachusetts Democratic Senator Ted Kennedy when it came to the War. Hagel said that Iraq is turning into another Vietnam. I whole heartedly agree. But did you notice a parallel, the president at the time of the War was Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas. The President at the time of the Second Gulf War is George W. Bush of Texas and the president at the time of the First Gulf War was George H.W. Bush of Texas (Although he was born in Massachusetts). Now of course I know you might be thinking that I am pointing to a bizarre fact and you might accuse me of thinking Texans cause wars. On the contrary. Lyndon Johnson's war was a mess, I'll grant you that. But George H.W. Bush went into the first gulf war for legitimate reasons. Most people backed him in that war because they had not only approval from the U.N. but because Saddam Hussein had illegaly invaded another country (Kuwait). That war ended up lasting a year, In theory the war could have lasted longer has Bush Sr. gone after Saddam. But, he didn't because he foresaw the Quagmire that would have happened that is now ironically happening under his son. Still, I believe people need to know the truth. I know people have different opinions of Cindy Sheehan. But, I beleive wholeheartedly in what she is doing. She is extremely courageous for demanding answers to a war that we all would like to know. Quite simply, what is the real reason we went into Iraq? Was it for Oil? Was it because the Administration had an obsession of toppling Saddam Hussein that they were willing to make up any excuse to do it? I do agree with the President the War is a better place without Saddam in it. But, this should have been planned out much better. Notice how Presidents Truman until President Reagan handled the Soviets. It was a test of wits and in the End America had stronger wits as they waited 40 years until the Soviet Union went bankrupt. Of course there were subtle differences. For one the Soviet Union as far as I know and I might be wrong on this so correct me if I am, did not have Oil as a major export. Whereas Iraq does have Oil as its biggest export, so I am unsure how much Oil the Iraqis had so that they could use to sustain themselves and their weapons systems over an unspecified number of years. However, Iraq could never become another Orange Revolution because the people there are so badly oppressed beyond belief. Still, I thank Cindy Sheehan for her work on behalf of Millions of people around the world who still would like to know why Bush went into Iraq. Thank you, Cindy.

RIP: Peter Jennings, 1938-2005

I am going to dedicate my post today to one of the greatest canadians ever to live. This is my second post regarding a death. When I first heard the news that Peter Jennings died my heart sank, I was in complete shock though I knew that he had Lung Cancer. I had always known Peter Jennings to be a leading news anchor and I am was shocked to see he had died. I believe Mr. Jennings to be one of the best newscasters ever to live and he did many great things for society. Today, I remember a man who stood for Journalistic Ethics of the highest degree and a man who wanted to dig deeper to find the truth. It is fitting that Peter Jennings has been named to the Order of Canada, even if it posthumously. Because, I believe Peter has done a great service to the world. He will be missed. Peter I will miss you.

My Two Cents on Michaelle Jean

Alright before I begin my post for today, I'm a little upset about a comment posted on my blog claiming that my previous posts prove I am everything wrong with politics. I am going to say that I apologize for the mudslinging, I got a little irritated that day in question and it is mostly because I had gotten sick of the ignorance of the Conservatives, I have given them chance after chance and they continue to do nothing but smack me around. So, I have to ask you. Am I just going to sit back and let them tell falsehoods. I am a liberal supporter but I am not I repeat I am not a blind follower of the liberal party and I believe sometimes they can be wrong and sometimes the tories are right. But, in this case I really would like to see negative politics just completely die out. If you must go negative make criticisms but not the over-the-top apolocalyptic rhetoric we hear all the time.

Now, I want to get to my opinion on Michaelle Jean, I again apologize that I don't write daily but unfortunately I have a life, just like everyone else. Michaelle Jean was the best possible pick for the Governor General, when the name was announced I responded to this name with one word "Who?" a little research and I started to come to like her. Ms. Jean will be a great governor general. I will admit that Paul Martin made a really good pick politically. All the parties like her, the Quebecers like her and pretty much the whole country likes her. Still I am proud that Ms. Jean is the first African-American Governor General, it really shows the cultural diversity of this country.

Senate Appointments and Some Boasting

It's been very slow in the Canadian News World but I am quite happy to hear about the new Senate appointments Mr. Martin has made. I still think Mr. Martin shows why he's better then the past PM's. He is completely Non-Partisan when it comes to Senate Appointments. Hugh Segal was a terrific choice for the Senate and so was Andree Champagnee. I am also thrilled with the choice of Larry Campbell as a Senator he contributed alot to Vancouver and having a former Mayor like him there is going to help. However, I am quite certain Martin might have made a fatal error by appointing Segal and getting him closer to the ear of Stephen Harper. I am a little jittery and worried that he might give Harper really good advice but I am hoping that Harper will just fail like he always does. Honestly, I am more then happy to be a Liberal these days. I will defend my party at all costs, We are finally getting rid of the Sponsorship Scandal Monkey. The Conservatives in the next few months will try to prove to Canadians why they are better. But let us hold our ground, we represent Canada, they do not! They represent everything that we have fought against and come the next Election, we are going to send them into another dimension. They will not know what hit them when we win a majority government. Today, I reinvent myself. I'm tired of trying to play nice with the Tories, it seems they just will not get it and I will do everything in my power the next election to quash them like bugs. I may be a liberal but I abhor the Conservative Party and everything they stand for. I'm glad the NDP has their heads screwed on straight, I respect them more then the tories. The NDP has one problem and that is their tax and spend economics, but I will give them a pass here. I like Jack Layton and I can respect him. Don't get me wrong there are tories I like, but there are very few of them sitting in Caucus right now.