It doesn't take much to set me off as far as politics is concerned. I am livid that Spain has ousted Aznar. He was a phenomenal man. The fact that they somehow think he is to blame for the recent terrorist attacks is beyond ludicrous...I may have to coin a new phrase for this lunacy, something similar to Will Ferrell's "scrumptrulescent" possibly, but with a negative meaning, of course.
As a politically involved woman, I am angered. As a friend of two wonderful Marines, my heart is sick. I can't believe that Spain is pulling their troops out. I'm not sure how this affects our efforts or the lives of our men, but I'm already worried for my friends.
I hear that it's only 1,300 troops they're pulling, but 1,300 people can make a big difference in that little country. I guess all we can do is wait and pray. Pray for leaders who have spines to take a stand for good, for freedom. Pray for the men who are already doing so, risking their lives to make ours safer.
In times like these, I find myself thinking, "Well, all I can do is pray." Yeah! And prayer works. I don't know why I bemoan the fact that that's all I can do... take my requests before the true and living God. Lord help me :)
No matter what happens with the Spanish troops or any others, I truly believe what Psalm 91:11 says: "For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways." Nick and Tony, that's for you.
Posted by Portia at March 15, 2004 10:10 PM
