Americans think very highly of themselves, and many of us use that belief in their self-importance to justify all sorts of boorish behavior. Our celebrities travel the globe and act as if their personal opinion is divine and perfect in wisdom, when examination often reveals a poor education and an indoctrination in sophomoric rhetoric. Our “spiritual” leaders are no better, as they not only try to teach us to live more peaceful and fulfilling lives, but feel free to speak about economics and political conditions without even a basic comprehension of the subject matter. And then there are the politicians, those men and women who make snake-oil salesmen and motorcycle gangs look wholesome and trustworthy in comparison. These people are obviously bright, persuasive individuals – who seem for the most part to care nothing for any responsibility or commitment unless and until there is something in it for them to gain.
But the war for America’s fickle attention rages on; everything gets ignored until someone glamorous mentions it. The twice-elected President of the United States talks in detail about what we are doing in Iraq and why, but it’s George “Me-Time” Clooney who gets attention. We have literally dozens of active-duty military writing about the war, but the press follows Cindy “Martyr” Sheehan in her mindless quest. Hundreds of Iraqis and Afghans could tell us about the threat from Islamofasicm, but it’s a bloody-handed terrorist leader who is invited to the National Cathedral, and to speak at Harvard. Not long ago, dozens of terrorists were arrested while trying to put together another plan to kill, quite literally, thousands of innocent people, but a major political party is demanding we return to the complacency of 1993.
“I support the troops” does not mean quitting because the fight is tough or long.
“Don’t question my patriotism” is nothing but spineless evasion if you cheer for people who want to kill Americans.
“Bush lied” is a baseless lie, shouted by people who do not want anyone to look too closely into their own closet.
Here’s the score:
George W. Bush is the President of the United States. Him, no one else. You either back him up or you are not supporting America. Yes, he earned that support, by getting elected. Like it or not, it comes with the job.
We have a military to defend us against our enemies. That means hunting down and killing the bastards, over on their land if we can do so. That’s how you win wars. For those who still do not understand, ask an adult who Patton, Grant, or Washington were.
We are at war. No, we are not at fault. No, running away will not make them like us. No, wishing we could live in some fantasy Utopia will not change reality. It’s time to grow up.
MikeSC seems to like finding the one sentence or two of an argument to which he has a witty retort, without actually responding to any of the more salient points.
I think, by and large, the institutional Democratic treatment of Bush as president is more respectful than the institutional Republican treatment of Clinton as president.
Michael Moore was EMBRACED by the Dems. You have Rockefeller openly stating that he’ll politicize the Intel Committee. You have Howard Dean.
Your belief is quite misplaced.
MikeSC seems to like finding the one sentence or two of an argument to which he has a witty retort, without actually responding to any of the more salient points.
It’s more like sifting for gold. You have to toss out a lot of bad crap to find anything worth replying to.
-=Mike
The President of the United States is not IN CHARGE of the country.
The President of the United States WORKS FOR US, the citizens of this country, not the other way around.
And the fact of the matter is, most Americans don’t like the job that he’s doing.
He’s not even in the most powerful branch of government. The founders intended for that to be the Legislative Branch, which is why it was the first branch that they created in Article 1, because the legislature is closer to the people (Senators and Representatives).
The President doesn’t make law. He is supposed to abide by them.
When he breaks them as this President continuously does, not only should he be fired by the American people through our Congressmen, but he should be arrested because that’s what happens to most other people who break the law.
It’s more like sifting for gold. You have to toss out a lot of bad crap to find anything worth replying to.
Thanks for exemplifying my point perfectly.
Thanks for
You should thank Bush. He’s the real God.
exemplifying
Look at the liberal. Using big words like “exemplifying” to try to make himself look smart. You’re not smart.
my point perfectly.
I’m sorry, but the best points are mine. You liberals couldn’t make a point if it were on your head.
My win!!
Brian, seriously, it’s fucking lame to impersonate people.
I don’t need to do anything to make you look like a complete moron. You do it well enough for me.
You, apparently, do need it for me.
-=Mike
Brian, seriously, it’s fucking lame to impersonate people.
After a little thought (which is the only kind of thought I’ privy to) it’s completely possible this might not be Brian impersonating me. It’s more likely it could be a series of people around the country who think I’m an arrogant blowhard.
I’m just too full of myself and my ill-informed opinions to think others around the country might be laughing at me.
Whoever’s doing the fake postings in Mike’s name, cut the shit. It completely breaks down what could be a good debate.
It’s more than mildly lame and pathetic, but that is life.
I’d personally toss Brian off of here for it, but what would be the point? He’s a moronic troll.
You don’t even impersonate all that well.
-=Mike
Look at the liberal. Using big words like “exemplifying” to try to make himself look smart.
Look at the conservative. Thinking words like “exemplifying” are big words that you need to be smart to understand.
And please, don’t be so lame as to accuse me of impersonating you. Aside from the obvious fact that the site owners can check my IP address, I doubt I could close my mind enough to simulate your thought process.