Desert Storm life on the edge A war to some that many feel came unresolved. United States armed forces recaptured Kuwait the strategic target that we set out for. At what cost did the United States capture that infamous target. A close cousin of mine named Rick Calderon was involved in the Desert Storm war and with his involvement my life personally changed. I remember the day my cousin said he was going to be …showed first 75 words of 608 total…

…showed last 75 words of 608 total…out of power and/or assassinating him. The fact that this was the largest criticism of Bush speaks to the effectiveness to Bush’s campaign and shows how demonizing Saddam Hussein truly was the best way to earn support from the American people. Rick survived through the seven months he had been in hostile territory although he will forever tribute the sanctity that other men and women fought for this great cause known as freedom.