Building An Empire........Really?

Prompt: Why Are We at War Blog


It’s not that I don’t like politics; I just don’t understand the majority of politics and what it all really means. Sometimes, I think, what’s the point of it all anyway? Will my beliefs or anyone else’s really change anything? As I read Why Are We at War, I came across an interesting passage: The push behind the war with Iraq is because our president has the desire to take over the world. Um……….Really?

In part II, Mailer stated that Bush wants a huge military presence in the Middle East as a stepping-stone to taking over the rest of the world. Mailer also claimed that Bush believes that this country is the only hope for the world and the only solution for our dissolute society, is to strive for world empire.

My argument is that Bush did what he thought was right for our country. First of all, bin Laden was thought to be linked with Saddam. And, if I’m correct, I thought our country was to capture both monsters and bring them to justice. Instead, we found one, but the other has support from his country keeping him well hidden among the caves. I can’t imagine being President during such an attack on our country. What is he to do….nothing? A massive murder took thousands of innocent lives. Something had to be done. Saddam was killing prior to 9/11. It was unfortunate that he had to pay for being a cold-blooded murderer to his own people post 9/11, rather than years earlier; however, thankfully for Iraq justice finally came. Although I truly don’t believe that they will ever have true peace among their homes and lives.

I can somewhat understand and agree with the statement that Bush believes our country to be the only hope for the world. Because of our freedom and independence, we are a vital resource to our neighboring continents around the globe. I don’t think Bush stated that in a way to imply his need for an empire. And I certainly can’t relate putting military forces overseas for his own gratification. We have established military bases in such countries to provide security and re-enforcements to our men and women who are fighting for our country.