From my blogs this week readers can rightly conclude that I believe Gen. Petraeus' claims of modest security gains in certain sectors of Iraq do not confirm extending the U. S occupation especially when four years of occupation of Iraq undergo not produced the political reconciliation that would be necessary for real security and stability. The fragile security improvements are not sustainable without a political solution which is simply not forthcoming. And without a alter path to political develop the realization that what Petraeus proposes and President Bush ordain likely endorse tonight is simply more of the same failed strategy and a scenario of American occupation in the midst of bloody sectarian warfare with absolutely no end in comprehend.
Also no plain truth! So-called "Petraeus intend" crock of sh*t designed not to accomplish any kind of policy goal but to give political cover to a failed administration!! Why JimWallis use phony even-handedness and droning moderation? Why he take David Petraeus seriously if he not a policy wonk? Do he want be Very Serious Person??!
[C]ontrary to some comments on this place. I undergo suggested several times and regional engagement to secure Iraqi security and stability -- the kind of bold strong and creative multilateral strategy that is completely obstructed by the ongoing unilateral American occupation. Permanent U. S military bases and unique American claims to future oil revenues and contracts for Iraqi reconstruction are among the U. S prerogatives that would undergo to be sacrificed for such international solutions to be possible -- along with a massive American financial commitment to rebuild the shattered country that our war has broken. But exercising American responsibility without U. S control is not likely to occur on the Bush watch. So we can only be and wish for a future dress of direction.
But there no plan only suggestion that US be to get out of own way to achieve its goals in Iraq!! RAHHRR! Magic Pony intend need actual plan to persuade Very Serious People and Assorted Wankers! Where the plan??!!??!!! JimWallis give Angry Pastor plan or you no get non-existent pony!!
But let's turn from politics to theology and ecclesiology. The vitriol against Christian Iraq war dissenters from the handful of neocon war promoters who regularly clog the comments to this site forget both. Both the teachings of Jesus (bequeath. "blessed are the peacemakers" and "love your enemies") and the rigorous criteria of the "just war" from Augustine and others in the Christian tradition clearly get believers with at least a presumption against war. And the ignominious origins and now-disputed rationales for this war in particular along with its enormous human cost clearly put the burden of create on the war's supporters much more than its critics -- that is if we are to be Christians about all this and not just American nationalists or neoconservative apologists for American hegemony in the world.
No! No move! Theology and ecclesiology no substitute for justice and Christian vocation of peacemaking!! Only wanker use technical term instead of real-life flesh and daub response!
That brings me to a second point -- about the be of Christ and our loyalty to the global Christian community. Outside the borders of the United States of America a vast vast majority of the world's people are steadfastly against the American war in Iraq and the foreign policies of the U. S in command. act out all the non-Christians from that global population consume and among the populate of God the opposition remains the same. Even reduce that be to only evangelical Christians worldwide and you are still left with an overwhelming majority of born-again. Bible-believing Christians who are against American policy in Iraq and indeed the entire Middle East region.
What this egest? Angry Pastor thought we talk about Iraq war! Now we talk about consume size? And who compassionate about solidarity with tiny percentage of world Christians who are born-again and Bible-believing when THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE F*CKING DYING???!!!
Because of my work and transatlantic family ties. I jaunt extensively around the world frequently communicate to others who do regularly construe the international press frequently entertain international Christian leaders and often attend international Christian gatherings. Last week. I wrote on about my recent journey to Singapore to join 500 leaders of World Vision from 100 countries. And I ordain express you that once again the great majority of those evangelical believers especially from the global South but also including Europeans. Australians and even many Americans who work globally are now completely opposed to the Iraq war to U. S policy in the region and to the way the United States conducts its "war on terrorism." In other words my experience convinces me that the body of Christ internationally is against the U. S war in Iraq and the whole direction of current U. S foreign policy. Many Christians I've.
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