(9/2/08) Just turned on TV, PBS, the Republican National Convention was apparently on. GWB aka The Worst President In History was on the screen. He said "... the lessons of Sept. 11...". I refuse to watch/listen to him, so I immediately turned it off. If his conclusion was to vote for Obama/Biden, I apologize. Otherwise...
Retired Generals, such as the many supporting Obama, would be capable of giving an expert description of "Lessons of Sept. 11". I will offer only descriptions from an average American.
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Lessons from Sept. 11, 2001
*Stop the terrorists before they strike.
*Do not ignore Intelligence reports "Bin Laden Determined to Strike in US".
*Do not lump "all terrorists" together. Focus on terrorists that have harmed or intend to harm America.
*Do not declare "War" on terrorism. Terrorists are criminals, not legitimate armies.
*Attack and eliminate Al Qaeda. Do not let some of them go @ Tora Bora.
*After winning against Taliban, rebuild Afghanistan. Even spend a few million $ extra on Afghanistan; helping its people... giving the rest of the world a very positive view of the USA.
*Do not invade wrong country. Do not invade a country that not only did not attack US on 9/11, but did not even have any citizens involved with the terrorist attack of 9/11.
*Do not lie to the USA.
*Do not lie to the UN.
*Do not lie to the entire world.
*Do not push propaganda in media.
*Do not give Muslim countries, or any countries, reasons to sympathize with Anti-Us sentiments.
*Value US Military.
*Value individual Military members.
*Do not compromise or ruin America's reputation.
*An American President is only legitimate if he/she believes "The buck stops here".
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In conclusion, protect America. Elect Obama/Biden 2008!