Posted by
Dean D. on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 8:50:54 PM
Two Thousand, six hundred and fifty five. Big number, eh? Too large for the average ADHD inflicted American to comprehend. You see, for those of you that do not know, this is the number of days since the last time America was attacked.
I wish to thank President Bush for keeping us safe. I did not vote for President George W. Bush. I did not vote for Al Gore. I am not a party registered voter. I voted for another candidate that I felt better represented my political views. I have not supported many of the things that President Bush has done while in office. Any attempts to increase our governments size or spending I have opposed.
Regardless of who I voted for or how I feel about domestic issues I am proud of the job our current Commander-in-Chief, and by extension the military and civilians under his command, have done keeping the American people safe. The challenges presented to him have been unending. His devotion to keeping us safe has been unwavering. Opposition to his devotion has been overwhelming. I can think of no other President faced with armed attack upon our country who has had to fight so many of his own countryman, so hard and for so long, to protect us from those who would do us harm. Yet, President Bush has fought on, never forgetting the horror of that September morning and the loss of life we suffered that day. Many of our fellow Americans have done everything within their power to try and derail President Bush's prosecution of our war on terror. From the House, to the Senate, to the NGO's like the ACLU and their pack of rabid lawyers, they have all fought him tooth and nail in support of our enemy whether consciously or unconsciously. You can tell from his demeanor when the subject comes up that President Bush knows the fallacy of appeasement. The enemies who attacked us have not forgotten their purpose and will continue on their chosen path undeterred unless stopped.
President Bush swore an oath of office twice. He swore to: "Protect and defend from all enemies, foriegn or domestic....."
Mr. Bush, Sir, as of today mission accomplished and job well done! I can think of no finer legacy to leave office with than to be able to say you protected your country to the end.
Let us pray that your successor does this job half as well as you have done.