Posted by
Rich Markey on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 9:20:11 PM
Okay, I get it. we're in a different kind of
world war than we've ever been in before. This isn't war by
governments, or war for territory, or a bully war. We're in a war between cultures.
It's tough to wage war against a culture. No one in power seems to know
how to define it, much less wage it. The administration is fighting
where they can, with what they have, but I can't help feeling it is
just too little. I don't see how a miliary victory alone can prevail.
Some seem to understand that we are in a world wide cultural war better
than others. I think Victor Davis Hanson, Charles Krauthammer, and
Caroline Glick, among many others, get it. But I don't think the
President or his spokesmen get it - at least it isn't apparent that
they do. Most of the MSM don't even recognize that we are at war at
all. They report as if we are engaged in a politically motivated
adventure.
To win this cultural war, the people of the world are going to have to wage it. Dissenting Americans
are going to realize that there are greater stakes at risk than
politics. American Muslims need to choose
sides in a way that sends a clear message to other Muslims around the
world. When Asian-Americans wanted to show the world where they
stood in WWII, they formed the 442 Regimental Combat Team and showed
the world where their loyalties were in a way that couldn't be
misunderstood. American Muslims could send a much needed signal of
where they stand to world-wide Islam by demonstrating in the streets
when terrorist acts and atrociities occur.
America needs political leadership that understands, explains, and
leads the American people as is needed. As we enter the 2008
Presidential race, I hope those who get it right show themselves.