It's Over.

Today, American military presence in Iraq has come to an end. Obama said in a nationwide address from the Oval Office that the American involvement in Iraq has run its course and is over, militarily speaking.

This is a day to rejoice. It's a day that we have long been hoping for in America. No one wants to be involved in a war and no one wants to be involved in a war for eight years. We all knew that there would come a day when this was coming to an end and the nation of Iraq would have to fend for itself. This is a good thing. It really is.

My concern is that when we pull out, someone will be right there to pick up the pieces and resume right where they left off, conducting and supporting terrorism. The worst thing that could happen is that we pulled out too soon. How soon is too soon though? Isn't 8 years long enough to remove a dictator, build a government, and take down a regime, and take down violence.

I also, hate the fact that this happened under the watch of Obama. He is going to say that he did this all by himself, say that he ended the war in Iraq and was responsible for bringing our troops home. Great. I am glad they are returning. They have done a remarkable job and deserve to come home and be reunited with their families and loved ones. Of course I want that. I just hope that we aren't leaving before the job is finished.

The worst thing that could happen is that we pull the troops and a month from now, the government is taken over by extremists and then we have to go back in and stabilize the region again. I'm glad it's over. I'm hopeful for the future, and glad that we can focus on ourselves again. It's selfish to think about yourself, but have you seen our nation lately? We have serious problems and we need serious people to solve them.

I just don't see a serious man in Obama. I don't. I don't care for him, he didn't win my vote, and he won't get my vote in 2012. I don't like him, and I don't trust him. He's two-faced, shifty and won't give you serious answer that doesn't make himself sound like a man who doesn't want to lose his job. Rather than be a politician, he should be a leader. He should be someone that his people look up to, not one where its citizens count the days til someone else assumes power.

I'm glad it's over, but there's that fear that it's too early. Is the world ready for a free Iraq to determine its own fate? I think so. I think we are all going to be pleasantly happy and surprised. Job well done, men and women, you honored your nation, your families, and yourselves. Be proud, we are.

Mr. Obama, don't gloat, it's unbecoming.... Be a leader... Honor the men and women who made the tough choices before you, and the men and women who gave their lives for freedom.

Until next time
P