John Peters' Columns

The Prophecy Ignored

"Untold billions, perhaps even trillions of dollars have been squandered trying to force Israel down the throats of those who never opted for her presence on their soil. The number of 50,000 troops seems almost whimsical in light of the hundreds of thousands now filling the Middle East."  Column by John Peters.

Guilt by Proclamation

"Did Syria orchestrate Mr. Hariri’s murder? Only a select few know for sure, but the Syrians have a reputation for being extremely shrewd when it comes to political maneuvering. It is highly unlikely that they would plan or support an act which they know full well would provide the excuse for letting the neocon attack dogs off of their leashes.  Furthermore, if Syria had the legendary stranglehold it is claimed to have over Lebanon when Mr. Hariri was alive, what would it gain by having him killed?"  Column by John Peters.

How Democracy Will Destroy Israel

"The Administration has announced its intention to bring democracy to the rest of the region. If the people show no desire for it, this will be done by brute force. It is like shoving half a sandwich down someone’s gagging throat, while proclaiming that you only want them to experience the joy of good nutrition."  Column by John Peters.

Rather Not

"Missed in most of the hoopla surrounding this revelation is the fact that the story was substantially accurate in its thesis that Bush was missing much of the time he was supposed to be defending his nation."  Column by John Peters.

Afghaniscam

"It is a long and established tradition--democracy according to the conquerors, not the conquered."  Column by John Peters.

Progressive Resistance

"How did a relatively small force of resistance fighters accomplish such a feat against one of the world’s most sophisticated military forces?  Over time, the conventional military edge enjoyed by the occupier gives way to the natural advantages and counter measures of the resistance."  Column by John Peters.

Flocking to Bush

"This is a familiar pattern among those who become born again.  They seem to find God the same way that they found other altars in their lives such as alcohol, drugs or gambling.  They tried alcohol and they were hooked. They tried drugs and they were hooked. They tried gambling and they were hooked. They tried the Bible and they were hooked."  Column by John Peters.

Tralllll Lawyers

"The federal government has perhaps the single largest collection of tralll lawyers in the nation, prosecuting environmental, immigration, tax, OSHA, securities, and scores of other regulatory 'violations.' Somehow, this escapes the President’s infantile analysis as he points the Texas index finger at tralll lawyers."  Column by John Peters.

Pay Me Now or Pay Me Sooner

"As clueless as the state may be on other matters, it clearly comprehends the time-value of money. That is why you are charged penalties and interest on late tax payments that would make a loan shark blush."  Column by John Peters.

Lessons from Taba

"Ironically, the leaders of those targeted in the Taba bombings had themselves targeted hotel guests in an effort to advance their political agenda."  Column by John Peters.

Two Sides of the Same Shekel

"In Kerry’s world, the determination of what our Middle East policy should be neither begins nor ends with what is best for America . This is the problem....What nation are Bush and Kerry running for the Presidency of?"  Column by John Peters.  

To Serve and Protect--Itself

"In oral arguments before the federal court, I closed by noting that if this is the state of the law in this country, the courts should require that all police vehicles be posted with a warning label that reads: 'Caution: We Are Not Required To Protect You.' Then, I explained, we will at least know the truth, and be able to take steps to protect ourselves."  Column by John Peters.

Does Kimmitt Get It?

"In fact, it is Kimmit who 'just don’t get it.' Whether in Fallujah or Concord , people will fight for their liberty from foreign oppression. The point is not who has the stronger conventional military force.  The point is that you cannot use force to impose democracy or, as Dale Carnegie would state it: to win friends and influence people."  Column by John Peters.

Prisoners of War

"The Founding Fathers cautioned against a standing army, excessive taxes, foreign entanglements and unbridled power in the executive branch. Today we have them all in spades. We find ourselves invading and occupying foreign nations, spending money we do not have but will have to come up with, and killing people who had no axe to grind with us or vice versa."  Column by John Peters.

Neo-Cowboys

"Why are American soldiers perishing daily at the hands of angry Iraqis? Is it because the Iraqis simply want to kill Americans? No. Like the bull, they simply seek to rid themselves of an annoying foreign presence in their lives. One which has added nothing positive to their existence. They wish to take control of their own affairs and do not care to serve as guinea pigs for Washington ’s Messianic neocons."  Column by new Root Striker John Peters.