Cindy Sheehan quits Anti-War movement

This is exactly why we were fortunate that the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, and not Sept. 11, 2001. There's no way this country could handle WWII today. Can you imagine the public outcry after Kasserine Pass? Bataan? Corregidor?

 

If it meant the difference between speaking English or Japanese, I don't think the outcry would be as big as you think.

 

I disagree. The American people don't have the stomach for a war like WWII was, where we lost thousands in one day at times. I think I posted an article way back when about what it would be like for the American media of today to report on Iwo Jima. I'll try and find it.

EDIT: Here ya go http://www.washtimes.com/op-ed/20041011-085231-5401r.htm

 

What an a$$.

 

That's for sure.

 

So if I understand you correctly, you don't think people could tolerate heavy casualties in a war where the very existence of our nation was at stake? If so, I think you underestimate a majority of Americans.

 

Wait, Iraq didn't invade the US? :thumb:

I would much rather watch American Idol than some gloryhound yap about a war and then do nothing to improve the situation.

VIVA GEORGE HUFF!

 

Probably so, but you would have to remove 2 elements in order to fight and win a war with stakes that high: Liberal Media and Democrats running for office.

 

No, I don't think people could tolerate it. I think most people today would be more apt to try and seek a compromise where we could all live together peacefully. Americans are no longer capable of stomaching any kind of armed conflict where lives may be lost.

 

I have made sentiments to that effect, but the more I reflect on it I really don't think the American people have changed. I think what they oppose is a wagging a long, bloody conflict in which the United States was not attacked. I suspect the nation will support a pre-emptive strike if the conflict is shofrt and does not result in a lot of casualties. Korea had support because it only lasted a couple of years and there was evidence of progress. But I also believe the nation will support a long, bloody conflict if it is in response to a direct attack on the United States. The war in Afghanistan continues to be supported by most people because the Taliban and Al-Quida were responsible for the attack on 9/11. Even if American casualties were much higher than they are in Afghanistan, I believe the American people would continue to support it.