Trump appears to have betrayed his campaign promise to speak honestly about the motivating ideology behind jihad terror. McMaster seems to have triumphed completely with his Obamaite denial and willful ignorance regarding the jihad threat.
And he is continuing a war that has no focus, no purpose, and no end. The whole speech isn’t bad: the rebuke to Pakistan is most welcome. And yes, he is right that the jihadis took advantage of the precipitous U.S. withdrawal from Iraq. And it is refreshing to see his disavowal of futile and self-defeating Wilsonian nation building. But how exactly is this war going to be won? What would constitute victory? Do McMaster and Mattis think they can crush the Taliban utterly? They will never be able to eradicate the jihadis without addressing the ideology that motivates them, and he seems to be retreating from any attempt to do that.
“Donald Trump’s plan in Afghanistan: Transcript from his speech,” by Kelcie Willis, AJC.com, August 21, 2017 (thanks to the Geller Report):
On Monday, President Donald Trump gave a speech in which he discussed U.S. policy in Afghanistan
The remarks indicate that the 16-year war, the longest conflict in American history, may continue for some time, as Trump declined to give a specific timeline of when troops will pull out and would not discuss troop numbers.
Read a full transcript of Trump’s remarks, from Fort Meyer in Arlington, Virginia, from The White House, below:
“Thank you very much. Thank you. Please be seated.
“Vice President Pence, Secretary of State Tillerson, members of the Cabinet, General Dunford, Deputy Secretary Shanahan, and Colonel Duggan. Most especially, thank you to the men and women of Fort Myer and every member of the United States military at home and abroad.
“We send our thoughts and prayers to the families of our brave sailors who were injured and lost after a tragic collision at sea, as well as to those conducting the search and recovery efforts.
“I am here tonight to lay out our path forward in Afghanistan and South Asia. But before I provide the details of our new strategy, I want to say a few words to the servicemembers here with us tonight, to those watching from their posts, and to all Americans listening at home.
“Since the founding of our republic, our country has produced a special class of heroes whose selflessness, courage, and resolve is unmatched in human history.
“American patriots from every generation have given their last breath on the battlefield for our nation and for our freedom. Through their lives — and though their lives were cut short, in their deeds they achieved total immortality.
“By following the heroic example of those who fought to preserve our republic, we can find the inspiration our country needs to unify, to heal, and to remain one nation under God. The men and women of our military operate as one team, with one shared mission, and one shared sense of purpose.
“They transcend every line of race, ethnicity, creed, and color to serve together — and sacrifice together — in absolutely perfect cohesion. That is because all servicemembers are brothers and sisters. They’re all part of the same family; it’s called the American family. They take the same oath, fight for the same flag, and live according to the same law. They are bound together by common purpose, mutual trust, and selfless devotion to our nation and to each other.
“The soldier understands what we, as a nation, too often forget that a wound inflicted upon a single member of our community is a wound inflicted upon us all. When one part of America hurts, we all hurt. And when one citizen suffers an injustice, we all suffer together.
“Loyalty to our nation demands loyalty to one another. Love for America requires love for all of its people. When we open our hearts to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice, no place for bigotry, and no tolerance for hate.
“The young men and women we send to fight our wars abroad deserve to return to a country that is not at war with itself at home. We cannot remain a force for peace in the world if we are not at peace with each other.
“As we send our bravest to defeat our enemies overseas — and we will always win — let us find the courage to heal our divisions within. Let us make a simple promise to the men and women we ask to fight in our name that, when they return home from battle, they will find a country that has renewed the sacred bonds of love and loyalty that unite us together as one.
“Thanks to the vigilance and skill of the American military and of our many allies throughout the world, horrors on the scale of September 11th — and nobody can ever forget that — have not been repeated on our shores.
“But we must also acknowledge the reality I am here to talk about tonight: that nearly 16 years after September 11th attacks, after the extraordinary sacrifice of blood and treasure, the American people are weary of war without victory. Nowhere is this more evident than with the war in Afghanistan, the longest war in American history — 17 years.
“I share the American people’s frustration. I also share their frustration over a foreign policy that has spent too much time, energy, money, and most importantly lives, trying to rebuild countries in our own image, instead of pursuing our security interests above all other considerations.
“That is why, shortly after my inauguration, I directed Secretary of Defense Mattis and my national security team to undertake a comprehensive review of all strategic options in Afghanistan and South Asia.
“My original instinct was to pull out — and, historically, I like following my instincts. But all my life I’ve heard that decisions are much different when you sit behind the desk in the Oval Office; in other words, when you’re President of the United States. So I studied Afghanistan in great detail and from every conceivable angle. After many meetings, over many months, we held our final meeting last Friday at Camp David, with my Cabinet and generals, to complete our strategy. I arrived at three fundamental conclusions about America’s core interests in Afghanistan.
“First, our nation must seek an honorable and enduring outcome worthy of the tremendous sacrifices that have been made, especially the sacrifices of lives. The men and women who serve our nation in combat deserve a plan for victory. They deserve the tools they need, and the trust they have earned, to fight and to win.
“Second, the consequences of a rapid exit are both predictable and unacceptable. 9/11, the worst terrorist attack in our history, was planned and directed from Afghanistan because that country was ruled by a government that gave comfort and shelter to terrorists. A hasty withdrawal would create a vacuum that terrorists, including ISIS and al Qaeda, would instantly fill, just as happened before September 11th.
“And, as we know, in 2011, America hastily and mistakenly withdrew from Iraq. As a result, our hard-won gains slipped back into the hands of terrorist enemies. Our soldiers watched as cities they had fought for, and bled to liberate, and won, were occupied by a terrorist group called ISIS. The vacuum we created by leaving too soon gave safe haven for ISIS to spread, to grow, recruit, and launch attacks. We cannot repeat in Afghanistan the mistake our leaders made in Iraq.
“Third and finally, I concluded that the security threats we face in Afghanistan and the broader region are immense. Today, 20 U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations are active in Afghanistan and Pakistan — the highest concentration in any region anywhere in the world.
“For its part, Pakistan often gives safe haven to agents of chaos, violence, and terror. The threat is worse because Pakistan and India are two nuclear-armed states whose tense relations threaten to spiral into conflict. And that could happen.
“No one denies that we have inherited a challenging and troubling situation in Afghanistan and South Asia, but we do not have the luxury of going back in time and making different or better decisions. When I became President, I was given a bad and very complex hand, but I fully knew what I was getting into: big and intricate problems. But, one way or another, these problems will be solved — I’m a problem solver — and, in the end, we will win.
“We must address the reality of the world as it exists right now — the threats we face, and the confronting of all of the problems of today, and extremely predictable consequences of a hasty withdrawal.
“We need look no further than last week’s vile, vicious attack in Barcelona to understand that terror groups will stop at nothing to commit the mass murder of innocent men, women and children. You saw it for yourself. Horrible.
“As I outlined in my speech in Saudi Arabia three months ago, America and our partners are committed to stripping terrorists of their territory, cutting off their funding, and exposing the false allure of their evil ideology.
“Terrorists who slaughter innocent people will find no glory in this life or the next. They are nothing but thugs, and criminals, and predators, and — that’s right — losers. Working alongside our allies, we will break their will, dry up their recruitment, keep them from crossing our borders, and yes, we will defeat them, and we will defeat them handily.
“In Afghanistan and Pakistan, America’s interests are clear: We must stop the resurgence of safe havens that enable terrorists to threaten America, and we must prevent nuclear weapons and materials from coming into the hands of terrorists and being used against us, or anywhere in the world for that matter.
“But to prosecute this war, we will learn from history. As a result of our comprehensive review, American strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia will change dramatically in the following ways:
“A core pillar of our new strategy is a shift from a time-based approach to one based on conditions. I’ve said it many times how counterproductive it is for the United States to announce in advance the dates we intend to begin, or end, military options. We will not talk about numbers of troops or our plans for further military activities.
“Conditions on the ground — not arbitrary timetables — will guide our strategy from now on. America’s enemies must never know our plans or believe they can wait us out. I will not say when we are going to attack, but attack we will.
Another fundamental pillar of our new strategy is the integration of all instruments of American power — diplomatic, economic, and military — toward a successful outcome.
“Someday, after an effective military effort, perhaps it will be possible to have a political settlement that includes elements of the Taliban in Afghanistan, but nobody knows if or when that will ever happen. America will continue its support for the Afghan government and the Afghan military as they confront the Taliban in the field.
“Ultimately, it is up to the people of Afghanistan to take ownership of their future, to govern their society, and to achieve an everlasting peace. We are a partner and a friend, but we will not dictate to the Afghan people how to live, or how to govern their own complex society. We are not nation-building again. We are killing terrorists.
“The next pillar of our new strategy is to change the approach and how to deal with Pakistan. We can no longer be silent about Pakistan’s safe havens for terrorist organizations, the Taliban, and other groups that pose a threat to the region and beyond. Pakistan has much to gain from partnering with our effort in Afghanistan. It has much to lose by continuing to harbor criminals and terrorists.
“In the past, Pakistan has been a valued partner. Our militaries have worked together against common enemies. The Pakistani people have suffered greatly from terrorism and extremism. We recognize those contributions and those sacrifices.
“But Pakistan has also sheltered the same organizations that try every single day to kill our people. We have been paying Pakistan billions and billions of dollars at the same time they are housing the very terrorists that we are fighting. But that will have to change, and that will change immediately. No partnership can survive a country’s harboring of militants and terrorists who target U.S. servicemembers and officials. It is time for Pakistan to demonstrate its commitment to civilization, order, and to peace.
“Another critical part of the South Asia strategy for America is to further develop its strategic partnership with India — the world’s largest democracy and a key security and economic partner of the United States. We appreciate India’s important contributions to stability in Afghanistan, but India makes billions of dollars in trade with the United States, and we want them to help us more with Afghanistan, especially in the area of economic assistance and development. We are committed to pursuing our shared objectives for peace and security in South Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
“Finally, my administration will ensure that you, the brave defenders of the American people, will have the necessary tools and rules of engagement to make this strategy work, and work effectively and work quickly.
“I have already lifted restrictions the previous administration placed on our warfighters that prevented the Secretary of Defense and our commanders in the field from fully and swiftly waging battle against the enemy. Micromanagement from Washington, D.C. does not win battles. They are won in the field drawing upon the judgment and expertise of wartime commanders and frontline soldiers acting in real time, with real authority, and with a clear mission to defeat the enemy.
“That’s why we will also expand authority for American armed forces to target the terrorist and criminal networks that sow violence and chaos throughout Afghanistan. These killers need to know they have nowhere to hide; that no place is beyond the reach of American might and Americans arms. Retribution will be fast and powerfu
“As we lift restrictions and expand authorities in the field, we are already seeing dramatic results in the campaign to defeat ISIS, including the liberation of Mosul in Iraq.“Since my inauguration, we have achieved record-breaking success in that regard. We will also maximize sanctions and other financial and law enforcement actions against these networks to eliminate their ability to export terror. When America commits its warriors to battle, we must ensure they have every weapon to apply swift, decisive, and overwhelming force.
“Our troops will fight to win. We will fight to win. From now on, victory will have a clear definition: attacking our enemies, obliterating ISIS, crushing al Qaeda, preventing the Taliban from taking over Afghanistan, and stopping mass terror attacks against America before they emerge.
“We will ask our NATO allies and global partners to support our new strategy with additional troop and funding increases in line with our own. We are confident they will. Since taking office, I have made clear that our allies and partners must contribute much more money to our collective defense, and they have done so.
“In this struggle, the heaviest burden will continue to be borne by the good people of Afghanistan and their courageous armed forces. As the prime minister of Afghanistan has promised, we are going to participate in economic development to help defray the cost of this war to us.
“Afghanistan is fighting to defend and secure their country against the same enemies who threaten us. The stronger the Afghan security forces become, the less we will have to do. Afghans will secure and build their own nation and define their own future. We want them to succeed.
“But we will no longer use American military might to construct democracies in faraway lands, or try to rebuild other countries in our own image. Those days are now over. Instead, we will work with allies and partners to protect our shared interests. We are not asking others to change their way of life, but to pursue common goals that allow our children to live better and safer lives. This principled realism will guide our decisions moving forward.
“Military power alone will not bring peace to Afghanistan or stop the terrorist threat arising in that country. But strategically applied force aims to create the conditions for a political process to achieve a lasting peace.
“America will work with the Afghan government as long as we see determination and progress. However, our commitment is not unlimited, and our support is not a blank check. The government of Afghanistan must carry their share of the military, political, and economic burden. The American people expect to see real reforms, real progress, and real results. Our patience is not unlimited. We will keep our eyes wide open.
“In abiding by the oath I took on January 20th, I will remain steadfast in protecting American lives and American interests. In this effort, we will make common cause with any nation that chooses to stand and fight alongside us against this global threat. Terrorists take heed: America will never let up until you are dealt a lasting defeat.
“Under my administration, many billions of dollars more is being spent on our military. And this includes vast amounts being spent on our nuclear arsenal and missile defense.
“In every generation, we have faced down evil, and we have always prevailed. We prevailed because we know who we are and what we are fighting for.
“Not far from where we are gathered tonight, hundreds of thousands of America’s greatest patriots lay in eternal rest at Arlington National Cemetery. There is more courage, sacrifice, and love in those hallowed grounds than in any other spot on the face of the Earth.
“Many of those who have fought and died in Afghanistan enlisted in the months after September 11th, 2001. They volunteered for a simple reason: They loved America, and they were determined to protect her.
“Now we must secure the cause for which they gave their lives. We must unite to defend America from its enemies abroad. We must restore the bonds of loyalty among our citizens at home, and we must achieve an honorable and enduring outcome worthy of the enormous price that so many have paid.
“Our actions, and in the months to come, all of them will honor the sacrifice of every fallen hero, every family who lost a loved one, and every wounded warrior who shed their blood in defense of our great nation. With our resolve, we will ensure that your service and that your families will bring about the defeat of our enemies and the arrival of peace.
“We will push onward to victory with power in our hearts, courage in our souls, and everlasting pride in each and every one of you.
“Thank you. May God bless our military. And may God bless the United States of America. Thank you very much. Thank you.”
Ashley says
Way OT…sorry.
Robert, I think you should pack your bags and head to NH on September 21.
You can ask this dude ANYTHING!
http://www.laconiadailysun.com/community/community-announcements/107014-082517-askmuslim-250
gravenimage says
Ashley, Robert Azzi is a Taqiyya artist, out to snow the credulous Kuffar. Here he is, calling an Anti-Jihadist a “coward” for saying that Islam is a death cult:
“Robert Azzi: Eid Mubarak: Stand Ramadan strong against terror”
http://www.concordmonitor.com/Stand-Ramadan-strong-against-terror-10897351
Of course, he does not say that Ramadan is the month of Jihad terror. He also pretends that the vicious “Prophet” was peaceful towards his critics–when in fact he had them assassinated.
He later claims the ‘real terrorist’ are not Jihadists, but those who don’t take in homeless people or support universal healthcare. Never mind that virtually all charity in the Muslim world is provided by Infidels.
He ends–no surprise–with the implication that the terrorists are not Jihadists, but those who blame those “vulnerable” people who follow Islam for Jihad terror.
A nasty–and very dishonest–piece of work.
Robert Spencer has dealt with this creep before:
“New Hampshire Episcopal church hosts Muslim speaker who dispels “misconceptions” about Islam”
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2016/03/new-hampshire-episcopal-church-hosts-muslim-speaker-who-dispels-misconceptions-about-islam
mariam rove says
All of his answers will be based on Taqqay anyways. m
Mark says
Agree
Rev G says
In fairness he did specifically mention Isis, al-Qaeda and the taliban. I don’t think he deliberately left out a refence to islam.
JawsV says
Trump has always said, “radical Islamic terrorism.” This time he didn’t. So, yes he deliberately omitted the Islam reference. When you can’t name the enemy you’ve lost.
Sons of Liberty says
ABSOLUTELY ! How did Abu Bakr AL Bagdadi get out of the cage we had him locked up in over in IRAQ ? Shazam , our old traitor BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA …LET HIM OUT in September of 2009 ! Yes , my friends …he let out a man who has a PHD in Qur’anic Recitation , and ALL OF HIS …Zarqawi jail mates . There in lies the beginning of ISIS , a FUNDAMENTAL ISLAMIC JIHADIST ORGANIZATION following the QUR’AN …to the LETTER ! Yet , McMaster says they have nothing to do with ISLAM . Now , either he is TOTALLY IGNORANT of the Qur’an ,….or he is actively engaged in taqiyya and HELPING THE ENEMY. Trump ,…PLEASE GET RID OF THIS MAN…NOW.
Rev G says
I almost always say “southern fried chicken” but sometimes leave out “southern” or even “fried”. Am I selling out? Or are you presuming things you can’t know.
JawsV says
There’s a huge difference between “radical Islamic terrorism” and “southern fried chicken.”
The first is killing us the second isn’t.
Robeaver says
Yes he did. He must protect business interests in Saudi Arabia. Must.
Chand says
Robeaver says: “He must protect business interests in Saudi Arabia. Must.”
Very true.
The first country Trump visited was Saudi Arabia, after becoming President. Saudi Arabia, using their wealth to spread Salafi Wahaabbim, is one of the main causes of Jihadism and today’s Islamic problem. They officially fund the Taliban, the Pakistani govt. which is a state sponsor of Jihadism and many Saudis individually fund the JIhadi murdering groups like Alqaeda and ISIS.
Now he won’t even mention the word ‘Islamic’. Things don’t look too good. The Saudis are the main hidden enemy.
Big money and big business rule, like always. Money walks and bullshit talks.
gravenimage says
More “surrender Infidels” rhetoric from Chand.
underbed cat says
Mosques teach the warfare doctrine of Islam. It consists of dawah, acting peaceful to bring people to Islam to accept sharia law and follow it jihad of the mind and kinetic terror large and small like jihad action of terror, one could not exist without the other. Apostasy is the highest crime in Islam, to leave the doctrine…and apparently believe that all humans were born muslim and some turned their back on the doctrine so it is the right of muslims to wage war on them. The them is all non believers….infidels. The arrest of the imam in Spain is not a case of a radicalzed imam, it is just of the case of getting caught in the plan….that just exposed it. Islam is not a race. Going to Afghanistan does nothing about removing the doctrine in the U.S. or Europe which seems to be showing up in the waterway ports around the world.
JawsV says
Mosks are Jihad Centers which shouldn’t be permitted in the West.
EDDIE says
MUCH REPORTING OF VIOLENCE COMMITTED BY BELIEVERS
NO REPORTING OF VIOLENCE COMMITTED BY NON BELIEVERS
IS THERE A BLOG WHERE BELIEVERS HAVE THEIR HEADS REMOVED? (S)
gravenimage says
Are you complaining that Jihad Watch dares expose Jihad terror? And, yes–some believers (i.e., pious Muslims) are indeed beheaded–but only by other pious Muslims.
Walter Sieruk says
One thing about the Taliban of Afghanistan is that even though the Taliban are Sunni Muslims and by contrast Iran is Shi ‘ite Muslim and the Muslims of both branches hate each other .the mullahs of Iran still send weapons to the Taliban because even that they have hate for Sunni Muslims they still hate Americans with a more spite-full passion then they hate the Taliban. So the mullahs of Iran and other Muslims in power in Iran hope, to Allah, that the Taliban will kill American troops. Those despicable mullahs of Iran and the detestable Taliban , even that they hate each other they wish the harm and death on Americans more than they hate each other. In conclusion , be they the mullahs of Iran or the Taliban of Afghanistan Islam is still and religion of hate vicious and murderous spite.
anthony says
trump dropped ISLAMIC terrorism since Saudi Arabia 🙁
gravenimage says
President Trump last mentioned Islamic terrorism as least as recently as August 16 with his comment about the Philippines–and had mentioned it many times previous to that, all long after his trip to Saudi Arabia. How could you have missed this?
Walter Sieruk says
On television of FOX NEWS there was a top ranking US General who was interviewed and he spoke hopefully about the then ,at that time, incoming President- elect Donald Trump. This Top US general said that maybe Donald Trump will be more cooperative than President Obama had been in the subject of Afghanistan and how to defeat the terror jihad groups as the Taliban, Al Qaeda,ISIS and other similar entities that threaten the US interest in the country as well a the security and safety of Afghanistan as well. For Obama has kept on refusing the take the advice on the US military general regarding how to handle the security and safety of Afghanistan. What folly .What foolishness. Such a pride -filled and arrogant Obama who is always contradicting, or bucking, the advice of the US generals had only led to disaster. Donald Trump has the good sense to heed the US generals regarding Afghanistan. As the wisdom found in the book THE ART OF WAR by Sun Tzu instructs “He will win who has the military capacity and is not interfered with by the sovereign.”
gravenimage says
Unfortunately, I don’t think sending in a few more troops is apt to make much difference in Afghanistan–except to make give the Taliban and other pious Muslims more targets.
I don’t think it is possible to civilize Afghanistan, or any part of Dar-al-Islam. The Muslim world should just be isolated as much as possible.
Walter Sieruk says
President Trump is the Commander and chief in the Oval Office he does have the intelligence to heed the wisdom and knowledge of his military generals. They have advised and will further advise President Trump about how to handle the problem of the Taliban in Afghanistan. The US military generals know that the brutal, cruel, and murderous jihadist/Muslims who compose the Taliban cannot be reasoned with. For the Taliban don’t care about nor are interested in or understand language that contains logic and reason. The only language that the Taliban will understand is the language of them being on the receiving end of many very strong powers of military might. As Thomas Jefferson has, so well, declared, “With every barbarous people…force is law.”
common sense says
“Radical Islam” was the correct direction just still too soft and homogenized. “Global Jihad” is part of establishing an Islamic caliphate through migration, breeding, politics, shariah and intimidation/war. Until Islam is forced to take Jihad and directives for slaughter out of the Quran and made illegal to preach in mosques this battle is going to go on.
“Banning Muslims” as stated by Trump during the campaign is the best path forward followed closley by bull dozing mosques. Middle eastern people in America could be and is a good thing just not that murderous so called religion. Similar to hard left democrats Islam as well documented creates oppressed, obediant robots that are devoid of the necessary creativity to continue civilizations that are by far more free and sophisticated than these poorest regions of the world where Islam thrives. No Jihad=fewer problems and a free people.
roger woodhouse says
Without ‘jihad’there can be no islam.Kill the root then wither the vine.Islam cannot live side by side with any other creed therefore it must be isolated ,ridiculed,and exposed to the full glare of scrutiny.Those still wishing to follow its wicked doctrine must be deported.We can no longer pussyfoot around this evil brainwashing cult.
Alejandro says
“that are by far more free and sophisticated than these poorest regions of the world where Islam thrives”
Like Iran with its high GDP per capita and nuclear technology.
Ren says
I heard Trump say “radical ideology”. Does “radical” replace “islamic” ?
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
According to George W Bush “Islamic” means “peaceable.” And he went to Yale and Harvard.
JawsV says
W may have gone to Yale and Harvard but he knows nothing about Islam.
JawsV says
He didn’t say “radical” he said “evil” ideology.
Alarmed Pig Farmer says
The urge to deny the contents of Islam seems overpowering. What would happen if a politician publicly stated that the Holy Prophet Mohammed was a mass murderer, that he sold preadolescent girls as sex slaves? Boys too. What would happen if the politician publicly stated that the Holy Ko-Ran calls for destruction of all other belief systems and world takeover, and commanded terror to do it?
I’m not sure what would happen, but I sense that the outcome would be better than unbroken denial of Islam’s easily verifiable true nature.
Prez Dubya said that the word Islam means peace in Arabic. Nobody knew, or dared to look up, that it means submission (or submit), and corrected the president on this critical error.
JawsV says
Muslims don’t say “Holy.” It’s the Prophet Muhammed and the Noble Koran. The word “Islam” means “Surrender” and “Submission.”
I don’t know why the world insists on denying the truth about Islam. I think a PC reason is because the Arab adherents are brown.
roger woodhouse says
Its fear of islam that prevents our leaders from telling the truth about it.They fear violence on the streets from these barbarians .
John Forbes says
This omission is a big worry & seems to show that TRUMP is being compromised by Mc Master !
I always believed that Mc Master is dangerous & needs to be fired !!
underbed cat says
The muslim brotherhood organized exactly for the purpose to influence and to integrate themselves as the peaceful ‘explainers” of the religion of (no) peace…allies in the war against terror with the U.S. explaining the doctrine using muruna, influencing decisions and strategies….a very clever well planned execution to be able to walk around Washington and the Pentagon and no one has a clue….unless you peeped into a Quran…and got a big surprise…they are not our friends and are forbidden to be so…but they are very good with the smiling charm and must keep a hard heart, never losing sight of their goal or becoming impulsive or inpatient but working without fear of exposure, for which they have all the calming answers that allows them to relax, showing signs of nervousness. Until an imam gets caught. Then again he must have been hijacked….just like our common sense.
Guest says
All terrorists are Muslims. I didn’t think it would be required to say
Irene Brekelmans says
Mark, I saw the video you mentioned. And I will help “Zahra Billoo, from CAIR”, to take a decision about attending Memorial Day, in which she has a big problem, to attend or not.
The fact is, do we want you there to attend, I don’t think so, so let this be no problem for you.
You don’t deserve even to be there. Stay with your own kind and progress your marvellous career with Cair. Pls stay away !!!
John A. Marre says
Then the left is winning. All the crap of last week was to silence Trump. This is what they do. They destroyed GWBush with “Katrina.” So they have shut him up. This country is lost.
John Stanton says
Doesn’t anyone remember the endless stories of Trump being finished all through out the campaign. We see he is up to withstanding the left’s obsessive onslaught and only he knows how to fight back.
Given someone with the guts to stand up and the stamina to keep at it, it is a small price for supporters to simply keep OUR HEADS CLEAR AND RECOGNIZE WHAT IS GOING ON.
The standards Trump is being judged on have been broadcast by his enemies to regain their lost power. If we give up on him we deserve what we’ll get.
PABLO says
Trump will be a one term president as these unforced errors will be the nails in his coffin. Get rid of Ivanka and her shared stupidity husband.
JDow says
Unfortunately we face terrorism from more sources than Mohammedans of late. We have our home grown Antifa and BLM groups that are storming around, threatening people, and breaking things AND people. ALL this terrorism must be dealt with firmly.
But, yes. he watered down what he said about “Islam”. I am concerned that he is executing his “Art of the Deal” compromises to make the sale. I’m quite sure it is not safe to think you can safely compromise with raw evil, though.
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Linda Goudsmit says
President Trump faced the nation 8.21.17 and delivered an impassioned three-part speech on American involvement in Afghanistan. The first part eloquently addressed the military from the perspective of a grateful nation. President Trump thanked the military and complimented their extraordinary service and sacrifice. President Trump promised the troops full support for the equipment they need and for the freedom of the military generals in the field to make decisions without interference from Washington politicians sitting behind desks. President Trump announced a change to the rules of engagement – he promised a commitment to winning when engaged. The President spoke at great length about the exemplary military model of cohesion – the unity of men and women from all races and religions united by common cause and commitment to their pledge of allegiance to the United States of America. We are one family – one American family. The President implored the country to follow the military model of cohesion and heal the divisiveness at home.
The second part of the President’s speech announced a powerful new shift in purpose. The United States will no longer participate in nation building – we are finally out of the business of trying to build democracies in unwilling nations. Instead, our international involvement will focus on common cause that serves American national interests. President Trump expects our friends and allies to participate in the funding of these efforts – America will no longer unfairly accept the financial burden of military engagement alone.
The third part of President Trump’s speech was directed at our terrorist enemies. The President spoke to the terrorists directly saying America will stay the course and we will prevail. Here is the problem. President Trump never identified the terrorist enemies as radical Islamists. That is the donut hole. Candidate Trump was very specific about naming radical Islam as the enemy and identifying its existential threat to Western freedom. President Trump did not. Candidate Trump understood that the misrepresentation and censorship of the colluding mainstream media gives safe haven to the radical Islamic terrorists because the void in the coverage deceitfully minimizes the Islamic threat. President Trump ignored the fake news contribution that emboldens radical Islamic terrorism.
Wars cannot be won without clarity and an explicit identification of the enemy. Worldwide Islamic terrorism is ideological. Our terrorist enemies abroad and at home are inspired by their religious commitment to Islam and their Koranic dream to re-establish the caliphate and impose supremacist Islamic sharia law worldwide. Islam is a comprehensive socio-political expansionist movement with a religious wing (mosques and imams), a military wing of jihadists (terrorists), and a political wing (Muslim Brotherhood/CAIR/MSA). Islamic terrorism is a war of ideas as much as it is a savage physical war. The war of ideas can only be won by an informed West that understands the comprehensive ideology driving the Islamic terrorism.
President Trump’s eloquent speech of determination and commitment to the troops collapses into the donut hole because without naming the ideological inspiration of Islamic megalomania the Muslim Brotherhood remains free to recruit and infiltrate every government agency in America. CAIR operatives continue to disinform the public, and the Muslim Student Association continues to infiltrate and incite violence on campuses across America. The Muslim Brotherhood is a radical Islamic terrorist organization and must be designated a terrorist organization. Candidate Trump had the courage to say so – President Trump did not.
It is not enough to supply our men and women in uniform with the commitment and necessary equipment to win on the battlefield overseas. It is essential to name the terrorist enemy as radical Islamic terrorists to rid our country of the enemy within or our fully equipped soldiers overseas will die in vain. President Trump has surrendered to the leftover Obama national security team of McMasters and his gang. McMasters et al are loyal to the pro-Muslim Obama doctrine that adamantly refuses to identify radical Islamic terrorism as the enemy. They have deliberately and catastrophically censored every mention of the religious Islamic ideological motivation for the terrorist threat from every training manual pertaining to our national security. Instead, Obama’s leftovers continue to welcome CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood to “tutor” America on national defense and deceitfully consider every possible motivation for terrorism except the actual radical Islamic motivation. Our national security depends on accurate information. Our intelligence depends on an intelligent policy of intelligence gathering. It is not intelligent to deny reality and pretend that Islamic terrorism is not Islamic. Even the supremacist war cry of radical Islamic terrorists screaming Allahu Akbar – Allah is greater – before they slaughter innocent “infidels” is intentionally ignored.
Candidate Trump has slid into the donut hole and is being drowned by the swamp. The echo chamber of disinformation and misinformation continues in the military, the national defense agencies, and the colluding mainstream media under President Trump. President Trump must find his way back and clear the Obama leftovers from his administration to pursue the policies of his candidacy. Only then he will be the President Trump that Americans elected and expected. The Afghan donut speech was a very sad for America – everyone knows donuts are hazardous to your health.
gravenimage says
Actually, there have been fewer and fewer troops from nations other than the US in Afghanistan. As long as that is an Islamic sinkhole–which is the foreseeable future–I don’t think this will change.
John Stanton says
POTUS deserves our support for his America First policies and his efforts to bring Muslim states to fight terror economically through the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center (TFTC) and on battle field.
There is no one else to succeed like he can. The opposition he’s receiving from MSM, Antifa, Organize for Action, Media Matters et.al. is something I believe would have crushed anyone else. We should focus on the efforts and actions.
gravenimage says
Muslim states are not going to fight terror–that would be un-Islamic.
gravenimage says
Trump’s Afghanistan speech mentioned “terrorists” but for first time left out “Islamic”
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Disturbing. I *hope* this was just an oversight.
UNCLE VLADDI says
Re: “the whole speech isn’t bad…”
YES, it was!
http://islamexposed.blogspot.ca/2017/08/trumps-afghanistan-strategy-for.html