Can we win in Iraq?

By John Eidson

Many Americans have been led to believe that we cannot win in Iraq. The outcome remains in doubt, but history proves even "hopeless" wars can be won.

In the period leading to World War II, a high-profile group of defeatists led by none other than Charles Lindbergh claimed we had no hope of winning a war against the mighty Third Reich, much less a two-front war against major world powers with far superior forces that "would come at us from all directions."

Despite the forecasts of doom-and-gloom, we prevailed. It wasn't easy, but FDR stood firm, and the rest of the nation, including Lindbergh, rallied around the flag, even when things appeared "hopeless."

John Eidson is a white conservative who takes great pleasure in black success. In addition to postings on MyBlackPolitics, he also contributes money-saving ideas to YourBlackMoney.