This is new, just got it.  Can't vouch for the source, but gotta agree with the sentiment:

From a U.S. Marine Corps Harrier pilot (aired on WKOA Denver, 28 SEP)
A Military Man's Perspective

The tragedy that befell all of us on September 11th shocked America.
America no longer feels safe. Many of you have said, "The government should
have known! 30 Billion Dollars is spent on intelligence! What about the
Military!?"

Just a reminder, America, you voted our government into office. For years
you allowed some dishonest politicians and twisted television media
personalities to shape your ideas about the defense of our nation. Why?
Because most Americans were too lazy to look beyond the three minute sound-bites on the evening news. Here's a news flash not being broadcast much: "On September
11th, America had the exact level of protection, both military and
intelligence, that it was willing to pay for".

Only yesterday the Congress and the Senate approved 40 BILLION dollars as a
"Down Payment" to fight this War. A short time ago, our politicians said a
100 Million dollar increase for the Navy budget was substantial. In that
same bill they ordered the Navy to conduct an 85 Million Dollar Study
on.......they wanted Breast Cancer research. Yes, America, your elected
officials decided that the US Navy needed more mammograms and less
missiles. Was this an under the table sneaky move? No, it was right out in
the open. The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Navy both
opposed it. A New York Senatorial Candidate (Yes, she's the one) was enraged
that the Military would be so sexist and irresponsible to the needs of civilians
and  wanted the Navy to give the money back immediately! But the media paid it
little mind. So, America paid little attention.

Did any one ever watch CSPAN? Particularly when the Heads of our Armed
Services essentially begged OUR representatives to give the Military more
money to fight terrorism and maintain a strong defense? Did you see the
debates by the Heads of the Intelligence Services that terrorism was the
new threat? They told the committees of Congress that the CIA, the FBI, and
the Service did not have the money to build the necessary intelligence networks
in the areas where terrorists were being harbored. They warned again and
again that there was clear and present danger within America's borders.
Americans must have been watching one of their other 114 satellite
channels.

The Military said: "We need more money to maintain military readiness and
Combat Training."  

America Answered : "What the Military needs is
Sensitivity Training! You're all sexist homophobes! I saw it on 60 Minutes!"


The Military said: "We need money to build ships, planes, tanks, and
improve our technology. America still has credible threats throughout the
world.  Terrorism will come to America's doorstep."

America Answered: "You're all  part of a vast right-wing conspiracy. There is no more Soviet Threat! My Senator told me so! He/She says we do not need such a big military! You're  dinosaurs trying to hold onto the Cold War! We need Social Programs!"

(cont'd)
The Military said: "We need to recruit more Americans into the military. We
need to increase our force."

America Answered: "You're not taking my kids!
We're going to shut down the ROTC programs at our high schools and
universities, because you discriminate against alternative lifestyles! ROTC
teaches CHILDREN (under 21) how to shoot guns! You just want another
Columbine! Rosie and Oprah say so!"

The Military said: "We can't keep interfering in the civil wars of small
insignificant countries. It wastes our time, expends our resources,
decreases training, and demoralizes our troops. The men and women of the
United  States are Warriors trying to defend OUR nation, we are not the third
world's  police force."

America Answered: "You heartless bastards! Can't you see the
tear in the eye of that starving child!?! There are flies on her face for
Christ's Sake! Get Moving! Jesse Jackson on CNN said that is what we pay you for!"

The Military Asked: "Why isn't America enraged over the terrorist attack on
the USS COLE that killed seventeen AMERICAN Sailors? How about the Air
Force barracks bombed in Saudi Arabia? The embassy staffs in Africa? The
Soldiers  mutilated and dragged through the streets in Somalia?"

America Answered:
"We don't have time right now! We're busy defending Animal Rights! Our
schools  are handing out automatic weapons! The federal government is discriminating
against cross-dressing Bolivian hermaphrodites! The police are all members
of the Ku Klux Klan! The lack of Ozone is ruining my tan! If they cut deeper
into Food Stamps those poor women will have to move down to Size 18/20
dresses! AND THE WORST! Corporations are raising the prices of their
products sooo high I might not be able to afford the multi-disc DVD Player
for my 36'" digital-ready TV! Besides, YOU GUYS ARE PAID TO DIE!

So, America, while you sit on your couch or around your office coffee pots
and ask, "Why did those terrorists kill innocent civilians? Why didn't they
go after the Military?" remember this, America: They already had, but
America didn't care. These Terrorists realized that they needed to kill
American  Civilians, and lots of them, before they could have their desired reaction
from the people of this country. Well, now they have it.

That pretty much says it all.

The truth, as I see it.

"Snapping out of it" late beats "never."

It explains pretty well why we are in the shape we are in. But it leaves out the few traitorous Retired US Generals and ex-military types that start up their own influence peddling firms. They have no problem using their influence and Washington insider buddies to help commie nations acquire arms and technologies and also special favors that they otherwise would not be granted. We all would drop our jaws if we were privy to what goes on in that department. None Dare Call It Treason.

I quite agree that most of the normal people will revert back to the old ways.  I see that the TV news & the print media is not reporting anything happening at ground zero anymore.  I have to go to the New York Times website [url]www.nytimes.com[/url]

This is beautiful.

Ain't this the truth.  Reminds me of the Geroge Bush Sr.'s administration where the Persion(?) Gulf war was executed with persision and the Cold War with the commies was won.

What happened in the next election? Slick Willie was elected.  The rest is history.

Spambo