A Diatribe

 

There was never going to be a good outcome with the war in Afghanistan.  We entered the country immediately after the attack on our country on September 11, 2001 that killed over 3 thousand people.  Our president at the time George W. Bush was seeking retribution for the attack there even though most of the attackers were Saudi Arabian nationality.  This country would not be touched due to the strong ties we had with them and their oil.  After installing our presence with the Afghan people and ignoring their centuries old culture and customs, felt it was our duty to rebuild the country in our own likeness, with a semi democratic system of governance.  Even with all the infrastructure improvements and military training, it did not work.  In my mind this was due to cultural ignorance and our arrogance in thinking that we always know what is best.  

Biden will be a one term president and in this 4 year term will try to correct some of the wrongs foisted upon us by previous administrations of both parties.  He knew that it was time to depart from this un winnable war.  Too many service people have given their lives for this ill fated effort along with countless Afghan innocents. It had to stop.  Yes, he is old and stumbles on his words due to his struggle with a stutter.  But for me he has no baggage other than that which he carries from past tragedies.  He is willing to shoulder the burden of his decisions and may be the Harry Truman of our time.  The current VP will not be ready to assume the reigns of power for the next go round and the Repubs will again seize control.

Our country seems unwilling to take the needed precautions with the new onslaught of Covid.  Even with the vaccinated, we can get infected.  I wear a mask in the stores I visit and still dine outside out of caution.  

I fear we have reached the point of no return on the world's climate.  All we can do is prepare for major upheaval and changes to everyone's lives. 

This brings me to Texas where a women's rights control her the future and outcome of her own body have been seized by the government in a state that supposedly promotes "small government".  If I am a passerby and see an Uber driver drop off a woman at Planned Parenthood, I can accost them and have the police called to question their intents.  Just think of that for a moment.  Again, my opinion, men have no right to decide how women use, treat, feed, or medicate their sovereign bodies.  This law basically states that a pregnant woman is no longer her own person in is now regulated by the state. 

I know, a diatribe.

all for now

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