by Tina Grazier
National defense has been shifted to the back burner in the Obama administration even though American troops are still dying in foreign lands and the security threats continue to mount from radical terror groups, traditional enemies, and economic problems.
As we go to the polls in November it would be wise to consider our nations security concerns as well as the economic and social problems we still have. A Special Forces Instructor has laid out what he believes are the gravest threats to our nation. Read about these five in Human Events: 1. Mass-casuality terrorism, 2. Unsustainable entitlement growth, 3. Subversion of the Constitution, 4. Constriction of U.S. growth and finally, 5. Lack of strategic vision.
A quick glance through this list chills me to the bone. I’m very concerned that America is fast approaching the point where we will be unprepared to defend ourselves adequately. Terrorist enemies are working to secure weapons of mass destruction and the means to deliver a blow that would equal 911 or much worse. Our weak economy and failure to address unfunded obligations and entitlement programs, coupled with sluggish growth, mean that revenues are not flowing to sustain our government or the people. The threat from China lies in its control over natural resources, in particular rare earth minerals.
Obviously the issue of national defense involves more than the size of our military and the weapons of war. Defense of the nation also involves having a strong economy, investment in resources, research and development for defense, a good security plan and more than anything a president that is informed, involved, and wise. This is a major concern as Marc A. Tiessen informs today in The Washington Post:
The Government Accountability Institute examined President Obama’s schedule from the day he took office until mid-June 2012, to see how often he attended his Presidential Daily Brief (PDB) — the meeting at which he is briefed on the most critical intelligence threats to the country. During his first 1,225 days in office, Obama attended his PDB just 536 times — or 43.8 percent of the time. During 2011 and the first half of 2012, his attendance became even less frequent — falling to just over 38 percent. By contrast, Obama’s predecessor, George W. Bush almost never missed his daily intelligence meeting.
Apparently Obama reads his report every day. That is not enough to keep him involved and engaged in the national security process to keep America safe. As we have reported over the last two days his economic policies have weakened our nation unnecessarily. His redistribution policies grow the threat of an economically weak nation. His appeasement policies lead to dangerous liaisons between old and new enemies. His attachment to unproductive projects is wasteful in terms of development, economy, jobs, revenues and resources…all of which are required for readiness.
The President is the Commander-in-Chief. He is the one person in government we, and our troops, must rely upon to defend this nation. President Obama is uninvolved and nonchalant when it comes to national security. He makes a show of support for our troops from time to time to make it seem like he cares but our troops sure aren’t feeling the love.
We need a new president. Mitt Romney is a man we can count on. His goals will make America stronger: American foreign policy must be prosecuted with clarity and resolve, America must promote open markets, the United States will apply the full spectrum of hard and soft power to influence events before they erupt into conflict, the United States will exercise leadership in multilateral organizations and alliance, We Need A Stronger Military, America Must Become Energy Independent, We Must Transform And Strengthen Our Civilian International Efforts To Meet A New Generation Of Challenges, We Need To Strengthen Old Partnerships And Alliances, And Inaugurate A New One, To Address The Threat Of Jihadism.
Mitt Romney is a serious man; the kind of man that will be engaged and involved in keeping our nation strong and free:
“There are some who may question the national objective I propose. I make no apology for my conviction that America’s economic and military leadership is not only good for America but also critical for freedom and peace across the world. Accordingly, as I consider the various issues before the nation, I evaluate our options largely by whether they would make America stronger or weaker.
Mitt Romney is not a rock star. He is a mature man, uninterested in the adolescent concerns of personal charm and popularity. He has the skills, the maturity, the resolve, and the experience to lead this nation economically and in terms of national security.
God Bless America