Ordering My New World

I think an important point to keep in mind as the power base transitions in our country and people begin to take a new look at the Iraq war is that when WE invaded Iraq, Saddam played the video footage of the U.S. evacuation of Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War. Well, he played it until a bomb interrupted the broadcast. He also instructed his (former) people not to trust or cooperate with the Americans because they will abandon their cause after future  (last weeks) elections.

All I am left with is a sense of regret that this war was started. We all know of someone or some group of people that has been ill-affected by this conflict. I wish I could bring more therapy to the overall system at work (not at play).

I do see the irony in Saddam's death by hanging sentence. What a confusing message we send the world. The U.S. put Saddam in power to control Iran. He was only following orders when he did what he did from the country that is now behind his summary execution. WTF?

How can the U.S. (a country I've taken multiple oaths stating I will gladly give my life in her defense) regain or at least establish geo-political trust?

What if American citizens approached our role in the world as ambassadors? What if we take Kennedy's intention behind the Peace Corps and apply it to everyday situations--particularly situations abroad?

Each of us has to work toward healing the Neo-Con wound. Even though we had nothing to do with creating it.