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Shrub's War

So far, I've managed to keep political ranting out of my journal, but I think the time has come to say something. Or at least point you in the direction of what other people. What started me off was anatsuno's disgusted link to this terrible article in the New York Post. I wanted to believe that this was a biting satirical piece, because surely no-one could think that way (naïve, I know). My next thought was wanting to write some sort of response, but not knowing how. Thankfully, cygnusfap has written a fantastic open letter to Certain US politicians and journalists (note that it is not directed at America or Americans in general) which says everything I would want to say and then some. Then there's also queerasjohn's open letter to the world regarding America's technical difficulties.

Of course, it's not just one country's political leadership - I have the "privilege" of living in the country whose Prime Minister is probably Dubya's staunchest supporter. It's not just Americans who are feeling shame for what their government is doing. At least, like the majority of them, I can say "I didn't vote for him" - not the first time, and certainly not the second time. New Labour, New Danger said the Tory poster showing Blair with demon eyes - an image that still sticks with me. (For those who care, I voted the third way both times). I'm wishing right now that I'd gone to join the march yesterday, but I guess I'll have to settle for making my statement here. And finally, a potent argument against what is for me the least unconvincing argument for the war. Read the words of Ali at the bottom of this entry in angiej's journal. If the people who have suffered under Saddam don't want this war, what right does the rest of the world have to force it on them?
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